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Social Media Reacts to Tony Trisciani Taking the Reins of Elon Football

12/25/2018 12:00:00 PM

ELON, N.C. - With Tony Trisciani taking the reins of the Elon University football program on Monday, Dec. 17, the Elon community took to social media to welcome the 23rd head coach in program history. Trisciani spent the last two seasons as Elon's assistant head coach and defensive coordinator while helping Elon to back-to-back playoff appearances for the first time in the team's Division I era.

A new era of @ElonFootball is here. Thrilled to announce @TonyTrisciani as the next head coach of our football program! pic.twitter.com/k0SIwVXWsh
— Elon Phoenix (@ElonPhoenix) December 17, 2018

Fired up for Coach Trish! He's a great coach and a great person. I can't wait to get to work!
— Drew Folmar (@Coach_D_Folmar) December 17, 2018

Excited for Coach Trish to continue building this program! https://t.co/fNiwWXcmBM
— Nick DiMarco (@Nick__DiMarco) December 17, 2018

If you haven't been excited about Elon football for the past 2 years, it's a great time to start.... We're not here to take part, we're here to take over
— Davis Cheek (@cheek2017) December 17, 2018

Very excited for the future of @ElonFootball. We have a great leader and coach in Coach Trish ?? https://t.co/ucrg7XxF2n
— Dillon Lucas (@dluke54) December 17, 2018

Defensive coordinator Tony Trisciani has been promoted to @ElonFootball coach.

He has worked under winners on the FCS level -- Pete Lembo (Lehigh and Elon), Sean McDonnell (New Hampshire), Andy Talley (Villanova), Curt Cignetti (Elon).
— Adam Smith (@adam_smithTN) December 17, 2018

Great news for @ElonFootball and happy for @TonyTrisciani to continue the momentum of the program. https://t.co/cYFqnJB9vB
— Wes Durham (@WesDurham) December 17, 2018

Let's go! We can't wait to support you @TonyTrisciani! @ElonFootball is in great hands! https://t.co/BWa5IcOCF0
— The Duffers Cup (@DuffersCup) December 17, 2018

This will be great for @ElonFootball. Not many other coaches who know @CAAFootball better than @TonyTrisciani https://t.co/Lsqk0BIgGl
— Mike W. (@Mtwindley) December 17, 2018

What a great hire. Congrats @TonyTrisciani and family. Look forward to the continued rise of @ElonFootball and passionate athletic culture @elonuniversity! https://t.co/AUgoigr3Pa
— Rich Nowalk (@RichNowalk) December 17, 2018

Got a good feeling about this one... #phoenixrising ??
— Anna (@aadaniel8) December 17, 2018

"I've been preparing for this my whole life." - @TonyTrisciani on becoming the new head coach of @ElonFootball pic.twitter.com/n8qXOcBm3j
— Elon University (@elonuniversity) December 17, 2018

Huge congratulations to new head coach @TonyTrisciani! Looking forward to cheering on @ElonFootball next season!#TogetherWeRise #newEra
— Phoenix Phanatics (@ElonPhanatics) December 17, 2018

Scenes from this afternoon's press conference in which the #Elon Community was officially introduced to Head @ElonFootball Coach @TonyTrisciani! pic.twitter.com/FpaOqwt1aS
— Elon University (@elonuniversity) December 17, 2018

Big things in the works for @ElonFootball. It is truly an exciting time to be a coach and there is an electric group of athletes who are hungry and ready to reload. Congratulations to Coach @TonyTrisciani for taking the helm. #phoenixrising
— John Waters (@Coach_JTWaters) December 17, 2018

No better feeling in the world. Thank you for the endless support of our @ElonFootball program, we're excited about what's coming up next! pic.twitter.com/25aDRm6vUw
— Tony Trisciani (@TonyTrisciani) December 17, 2018

A few comments from Elon Athletic Director Dave Blank and Head @ElonFootball Coach @TonyTrisciani during this afternoon's press conference. pic.twitter.com/QOvaSDO9fi
— Elon University (@elonuniversity) December 18, 2018

"I've been preparing for this my whole life," Trisciani said. "This is the right job, and the right time."

Read more about the moment @TonyTrisciani was welcomed by the #Elon community into his new role as Head @ElonFootball Coach: https://t.co/ktLYZNHdZA pic.twitter.com/V2cyxg7ZIV
— Elon University (@elonuniversity) December 18, 2018

Excited for @ElonFootball in 2019? Reserve your seats at Rhodes Stadium today with season tickets now on sale!!

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— Elon Phoenix (@ElonPhoenix) December 18, 2018

--ELON--

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