On Saturday, Maryland football beat a ranked Texas team for the second straight season. The Terps’ big win led to plenty of celebration on Twitter from current players, former players and also an NBA draft pick.
Dedicating the win to Jordan McNair
Several players, including quarterback Kasim Hill, dedicated the win to offensive lineman Jordan McNair, who died after suffering a heat stroke during a practice.
great win today with my brothers for life. all for you @TheRealJMcNair ‼️ we all love you forever ???? #79strong
— Kasim Hill (@Khillqb11) September 1, 2018
Joining Hill was offensive lineman Johnny Jordan, who called McNair a “gentle giant” when the football team announced how they would honor McNair for this season.
This is all for you bro‼️‼️#AirMcNair #79strong ???????? — Johnny Jordan (@bigjohnny73) September 1, 2018
Offensive lineman Ellis McKennie, who also spoke when the team announced how it would honor McNair, joined his teammates in paying tribute to No. 79.
That was all for you bro ???????? @TheRealJMcNair
— Ellis McKennie (@emck_cubed97) September 1, 2018
Giving kudos to Antoine Brooks
Defensive back Antoine Brooks delivered the final dagger to Texas with an interception on the Longhorns’ last drive of the game and his teammates took notice, starting with linebacker Tre Watson.
FYI @TwanDoee is unreal, folks don’t understand the force that we have on our team — Tre Watson (@MDQue_33) September 1, 2018
Former Terp and current Carolina Panther Jermaine Carter Jr. also praised his former teammate after his game-winning play.
@TwanDoee Always the best athlete on the field
— Jermaine Carter Jr. (@JERMA1NECARTER) September 1, 2018
General celebration
There were plenty of tweets just celebrating a big win. Offensive lineman Damian Prince delighted in Maryland’s back-to-back wins over Texas.
2 peat ???????????? — Damian Prince (@HeavyGleesh) September 1, 2018
Meanwhile, running back Tayon Fleet-Davis, who scored the game-winning touchdown, felt like Maryland’s win should have been expected.
Bro stop saying it was a upset ????????
— ???? (@B1G_Fleet) September 2, 2018
Maryland’s dynamic duo of first-round picks also joined in the revelry for their school. DJ Moore showed his pride in the Maryland win.
ITs Over ????
— DJ Moore???? (@idjmoore) September 1, 2018
As did former men’s basketball player Kevin Huerter.
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— Kevin Huerter (@KevinHuerter) September 1, 2018