Brent Yarina, BTN.com Senior Editor, June 4, 2013
In the wake of his controversial comments about Notre Dame and the SEC, Gordon Gee announced Tuesday that he will retire July 1. News of Gee's announcement caught the attention of the sports world, including the Ohio State athletic community. Check out some of the best tweets from the Buckeyes faithful in this post.
First, here's the tweet from the man himself:
As my time as president draws to a close, know that my love for Ohio State will continue to grow. #HowFirmThyFriendship
— E. Gordon Gee (@gordongee) June 4, 2013
And now, the tweets from Ohio State personalities:
Gordon Gee you have presented our university with some many memories and your presence will absolutely be missed!!!! #buckeyeforlife
— Jared Sullinger Sr. (@Jared_Sully0) June 4, 2013
THE coolest dude of all-time is stepping down. @presidentgee, I appreciate all the time we've had together. Stay in touch. Stay awesome
— Brian Hartline (@brianhartline) June 4, 2013
Want to thank you @presidentgee for your excellent leadership and thank you for the opportunities you gave me. True Buckeye!!
— DeVier Posey (@DPo8) June 4, 2013
So bummed to see @presidentgee retire… He was great for our university. #gobucks
— Jake Stoneburner (@jake_STONEYY) June 4, 2013
Thousands of people including myself are sad to see @presidentgee retire. A great leader and supporter of the athletic department.
— Jeff Boals (@JeffBoals) June 4, 2013
https://twitter.com/CoachTomHerman/status/342009397230305281
Want to thank @presidentgee for providing leadership and direction to The Ohio State University. You will be missed.
— Mike Vrabel (@CoachVrabel50) June 4, 2013
How can you get rid of the best president in America for that? Brush it off and move on. Gordon gee is the man
— Michael Bennett IV (@mike96bennett) June 4, 2013
Noooo! Gordon Gee is retiring!!!! The best president ever… #CantBelieveIt #FaceOfOSU #BuckeyeForLife
— Camren Williams (@CamrenJaymes) June 4, 2013
https://twitter.com/AW_23/status/342006280103288832
Gordon Gee don't retire. You are my President.
— Amedeo Della Valle (@AmeDV8) June 4, 2013
Not everyone praised Gee, however:
