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Wednesday evening, the Wisconsin Badgers officially announced Paul Chryst as the 30th head coach in school history.
Welcome Paul Chryst, the 30th head coach in #Badgers football history pic.twitter.com/c9QUa53fqV
— Badger Football (@BadgerFootball) December 18, 2014
Former, current and future Badgers have since come out in support of the former Wisconsin quarterback and offensive coordinator, including some very well known names:
So happy for a good friend & great coach Paul Chryst. He has been a Badger from birth that blends past, present, and future. #OnWisconsin
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) December 18, 2014
Know who's fired up to have Paul Chryst back with #Badgers? @DangeRussWilson http://t.co/pD1Jukb90n
— Badger Football (@BadgerFootball) December 18, 2014
Welcome home Coach Chryst! A great coach & a great man. #OnWisconsin
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 18, 2014
He's baaaaaaaaaaaaaack
— marcus trotter (@PrinceVytas) December 17, 2014
Couldn't be more excited for what the future holds!
— TJ Watt (@_TJWatt) December 17, 2014
Excited to work w/ coach Chryst! First things first let's take care of business in Tampa. Lookin forward to the 2015 season @BadgerFootball
— Tyler Marz (@TylerMarz61) December 18, 2014
— Jordan Fredrick (@jsfredrick9) December 17, 2014
Good to have Coach Chryst back in Madison!!
— Reggie Love II™ (@reggielove16) December 17, 2014
The @BadgerFootball program is in incredible hands... Very selfless man and leader! Congrats Coach Chryst! #ONWISCONSIN
— Bradie Ewing (@bewing34) December 18, 2014
Yahhhh buddy! #Badgers #MerryChrystMas
— Jake Pedersen (@yooperarcher) December 18, 2014
Wish I had a couple years of eligibility left.
— Jake Pedersen (@yooperarcher) December 18, 2014
Everyone loves Coach Chryst. Believe that
— Josh Gasser (@JPGasser21) December 18, 2014
Now that it's official: I'm so happy for Coach Chryst. A great coach, a great man and a great friend. #OnWisconsin
— Nate Tice (@Nate_Tice) December 18, 2014
Glad to see its finally official! Congrats to Coach Chryst on being named @BadgerFootball head coach. They are in great hands #OnWisconsin
— Kraig Urbik (@kraigurbik) December 18, 2014
Paul Chryst is one of the best. Badgers are lucky to have him. Can't wait to get back to Madison! #Badgers #OnWisconsin
— Garrett Graham (@gra89ham) December 18, 2014
Excited for the future! ⚪️ #OnWisconsin
— KP (@kyle_penniston) December 18, 2014
Former @BadgerFootball and current @Packers quarterback Scott Tolzien on new #badgers head coach Paul Chryst. pic.twitter.com/sRpQt2UYCV
— Wisconsin Badgers (@UWBadgers) December 18, 2014
Very excited to hear about the official hiring of Coah Chryst. These @BadgerFootball players have a great man coaching them #badgers
— Kevin Zeitler (@kzeit70) December 18, 2014
— Brian Wozniak (@wozniak85) December 18, 2014
— Owen Daniels (@owendaniels) December 11, 2014
Former @BadgerFootball All-American and @dallascowboys lineman Travis Frederick on #badgers head coach Paul Chryst. pic.twitter.com/ltKTk1Lsfm
— Wisconsin Badgers (@UWBadgers) December 18, 2014
Seven-time All-Pro Joe Thomas on new @BadgerFootball head coach Paul Chryst. #badgers pic.twitter.com/7dDl3T830F
— Wisconsin Badgers (@UWBadgers) December 18, 2014
Coach Chryst might give Coach Ryan a run for his money as the best story-teller in Madison
— Zak Showalter (@ZShowbball333) December 18, 2014
Chryst has Risen! #Badgers
— Zach Bohannon (@ZBohannon) December 18, 2014
Excited to officially hear Coach Chryst is returning to Wisconsin to lead the Badgers...
— Anthony K Davis (@AD908_Strong) December 17, 2014
I've talked to more than 40 Badger football alums ... And we are ALL thrilled to have PC back and ready to show our support. #BadgerNation
— Anthony K Davis (@AD908_Strong) December 17, 2014
There is a large group of Badgers planning to attend the Spring game to show our support!
— Anthony K Davis (@AD908_Strong) December 17, 2014
Coach Chryst!!! #OnWisco
— V™ (@dhill_5) December 17, 2014
So excited to have Coach Chryst in Madison leading the UW football team. Can't think of a better all around person to take over this team!
— Chris Maragos (@ChrisMaragos) December 18, 2014