As per the NCAA, college coaches cannot publicly mention prospects on Twitter. Only private direct messages are allowed.
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Well, it looks like Texas Longhorns secondary coach Chris Vaughn has come up with a creative way to get around the NCAA’s rules on social media.
Using the animal kingdom to his advantage, Vaughn reached out to prospects on Thursday by relating animals to each player. The unique approach seemed to work well with players, as the strategy received positive reviews on Twitter.
Here’s a look at exactly what Vaughn tweeted out:
Coach Vaughn started the day off with a shout out to Texas defensive tackle target Jordan Elliott.