On Memorial Day, many college football coaches took time out to honor military personnel on Twitter.
Here's a sampling of what they had to say and the tributes they posted.
Air Force coach Troy Calhoun
We humbly fly our American flags out of respect for those who sacrificed. Lucky to live in a country that's free. Happy Memorial Day.
— Troy Calhoun (@CoachTCalhoun) May 26, 2014
Arizona State coach Todd Graham
Happy Memorial Day to all those who have served or currently serve our country! There is no way we could ever thank you enough! #PT42
— Todd Graham (@CoachGrahamASU) May 26, 2014
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Arizona coach Rich Rodriguez
Thank you to all the men and women who have served or are currently serving in our Armed Forces! #BearDown
— Rich Rodriguez (@CoachRodAZ) May 26, 2014
Arkansas coach Bret Bielema
A day to remember all who have served the USA allowing all of us to chase our dreams and live in freedom pic.twitter.com/1Cf5nAGKjY
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) May 26, 2014
Auburn coach Gus Malzahn
Thank you to the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our great country to protect our freedom!
— Coach Gus Malzahn (@CoachGusMalzahn) May 26, 2014
Cal coach Sonny Dykes
The Cal Football Family remembers those who have and continue to fight for our freedom pic.twitter.com/b5y2bWCdKl
— Sonny Dykes (@CALCoachDykes) May 26, 2014
Florida coach Will Muschamp
a special thanks for all Americans who put their lives on the line to serve this great country
— Will Muschamp (@CoachWMuschamp) May 26, 2014
Illinois coach Tim Beckman
Remember those who sacrificed for our freedom. #illini #MemorialDay pic.twitter.com/5aSVWtyh9B
— Tim Beckman (@coachbeckman) May 26, 2014
Kansas coach Charlie Weis
I met 2 Vietnam vets at the airport. As I thanked them for serving our country, they told me that it took a long time to be appreciated.
— Coach Charlie Weis (@CoachWeisKansas) May 26, 2014
The best part is that they weren't bitter. They said "better late, than never." What a great attitude. God bless our vets!
— Coach Charlie Weis (@CoachWeisKansas) May 26, 2014
Maryland coach Randy Edsall
On this #MemorialDay let's give thanks to all of our military service members, past and present, for their service.
— Randy Edsall (@RandyEdsall) May 26, 2014
Miami coach Al Golden
Thank U Veterans & Troops currently serving. god Bless U. http://t.co/NR0QC5Qz3K . #ThankUMonday pic.twitter.com/oELhk4aLbB
— Al Golden (@GoldenAl) May 26, 2014
Missouri coach Gary Pinkel
Personal thanks to my father George Pinkel who served in Navy in WW2. Also thanks to Marines, my brother-in-law Greg Grinch & Coach Stec. GP
— Coach Gary Pinkel (@GaryPinkel) May 26, 2014
North Carolina coach Larry Fedora
Memorial Day! Remember the Men and Women who sacrificed their lives for This Great Nation @GoHeels @TarHeelFootball pic.twitter.com/cYtTvJw107
— Larry Fedora (@CoachFedora) May 23, 2014
Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald
We are forever grateful to those who dedicated their lives to protect what we believe in. #ThankYou #MemorialDay pic.twitter.com/hL660oLu9j
— #B1GCats Football (@NUFBFamily) May 26, 2014
Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly
Today we acknowledge the men and women that sacrificed their lives to protect this great country. #GodCountryNotreDame
— Brian Kelly (@CoachBrianKelly) May 26, 2014
Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops
Thank you to all that have sacrificed and served - hope you had a great Memorial Day Weekend. pic.twitter.com/hLqPq67xsD
— Bob Stoops (@OU_CoachStoops) May 26, 2014
Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze
Very grateful today for the many freedoms we enjoy, paid for by the sacrifice and service of others. Thank you Servicemen & Women #Heroes
— Hugh Freeze (@CoachHughFreeze) May 26, 2014
Penn State coach James Franklin
Remembering all those who have sacrificed so much & those who continue to sacrifice, today & every day. Thank you! pic.twitter.com/uSyXd6bX9G
— James Franklin (@coachjfranklin) May 26, 2014
Rutgers coach Kurt Flood
Today we say thank you to the brave men and women who serve our country - past & present. Happy… http://t.co/C1EinTwBXA
— Kyle Flood (@KyleFloodRU) May 26, 2014
Texas coach Charlie Strong
Happy Memorial Day! Thank you to everyone who has served and those who continue to serve our country. God Bless America!
— Charlie Strong (@Strong_TexasFB) May 26, 2014
UCLA coach Jim Mora
Thank You for your ultimate sacrifice. Normandy, July 2013 pic.twitter.com/xVmgDeSpgJ
— Jim Mora (@UCLACoachMora) May 26, 2014
Virginia coach Mike London
I grew up in military family, so please take time to remember all of those who served in our armed forces today. Have a great Memorial Day.
— Mike London (@CoachMikeLondon) May 26, 2014