Support for K-State football coach Bill Snyder comes from around the country
In addition to authoring the greatest turnaround in college football history, Kansas State coach Bill Snyder is also known for authoring uplifting letters to athletes.
This may explain why there has been such an outpouring of support for Snyder, who on Monday made public his battle with throat cancer.
Players, teams and coaches all made their support known on Twitter. Here is a sample of what people were saying about Snyder.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Coach Snyder for a speedy recovery from throat cancer. #EMAW pic.twitter.com/RTGjVCu9cy
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) February 13, 2017
Get well, Coach. https://t.co/2MXqpHq82z
— Cyclone Football (@CycloneFB) February 13, 2017
Hate to hear this. Prayers for a speedy recovery... Kansas State coach Snyder has throat cancer https://t.co/kaX3OC5neZ
— Mark Schlabach (@Mark_Schlabach) February 13, 2017
So many prayers for someone I admire greatly. @KStateFB Bill Snyder announced he has been undergoing treatment for throat cancer.
— Holly Rowe (@sportsiren) February 13, 2017
Thoughts and Prayers for one of the best coaches ever. Hope you have a full and speedy recovery my friend! https://t.co/ADzEQtKGlV
— Mack Brown (@ESPN_CoachMack) February 13, 2017
Praying for a swift & full recovery for my good friend @CoachBillSnyder. You can beat this like so many other opponents. #SnyderStrong #EMAW pic.twitter.com/hsArKZtykQ
— Pat Roberts (@SenPatRoberts) February 13, 2017
Get well soon @CoachBillSnyder! We will see you this fall in Manhattan. pic.twitter.com/u8UlhAJi8L
— WVU Football (@WVUfootball) February 13, 2017
Thinking about our brothers at @KStateFB and hoping for a speedy recovery for Coach Snyder. https://t.co/l0tqz9b6LH
— NC State Football (@PackFootball) February 13, 2017
Best wishes to the legend Coach Snyder for a safe and quick recovery https://t.co/QCUjJZx2WB
— Illinois State FB (@RedbirdFB) February 13, 2017
@CoachBillSnyder
— KState Marching Band (@KStatePride) February 13, 2017
No. 5 Be Tough. Mentally and physically.
No. 10 Never Give Up. Never. Never. Never. pic.twitter.com/bZHN1MppWa
Big love and strength to #KStateFB #CoachSnyder as he battles throats cancer. They caught it early. . Send him good vibes. #cancersucks pic.twitter.com/d1qXv2KlyW
— Johnny's Tavern (@JohnnysTaverns) February 13, 2017
my thoughts and prayers are with kstate football coach bill snyder who has been receiving treatment for throat cancer.
— karen kornacki (@karenkornacki) February 13, 2017
No doubt my friend @CoachBillSnyder will beat this thing, just like he's beaten so many worthy opponents over the years at @KStateFB. pic.twitter.com/U9s5ZD4sWl
— Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) February 13, 2017
On behalf of #Hokies everywhere, we wish Coach Snyder a complete & speedy recovery from throat cancer. https://t.co/SfSpowrpvP
— VT Football (@VT_Football) February 13, 2017
You've got this coach! "@KStateFB @CoachBillSnyder diagnosed with cancer, to continue coaching https://t.co/bFCJzrjlSC via @FOXSports pic.twitter.com/eueap6skZ5
— LIVESTRONG (@livestrong) February 13, 2017
Prayers up to coach Snyder and the K-state football team
— Charles Omenihu (@charless_94) February 13, 2017
Thoughts and prayers to Coach Bill Snyder !!! Fighting throat cancer !!!
— Pat Jones (@CoachPatJones) February 13, 2017
The absolute BEST !!! P.J.
Just saw the report about Coach Snyder. Prayers definitely going up for him, his family and KState!
— Tyrone Swoopes (@tswoopes18) February 13, 2017
Will be rooting like crazy for K-State coach Bill Snyder and his recovery from cancer. He deserves chance to go out his way - and on top.
— Travis Haney (@travhaney) February 13, 2017
You have been an underdog kicking butt for decades. #BeatCancer , Coach Snyder. The Cyclone Nation is in your corner. pic.twitter.com/KAeJl85CyO
— CycloneFanatic.com (@cyclonefanatic) February 13, 2017
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