Social Media Reaction: Josh Eilert showered with gratitude as WVU begins new coaching era

Coach Eilert is one of the best people I've had the chance to work with. I'm thankful for everything you've done for Mountaineer basketball! https://t.co/0qsT7vdkM1

— Wren Baker (@wrenbaker) March 13, 2024

A true Mountaineer through and through. Thank you @josheilert 💪 https://t.co/cqZHZrEe6j

— Charles Wesley Godwin (@CharlesWesleyG) March 13, 2024

WVU was lucky to have someone like @josheilert throughout his time in the program. Just a genuinely great guy. https://t.co/NnfPxGGxO0

— Best Virginia – Final Fourcast Podcast (@finalfourcast) March 13, 2024

Thank you for setting an example as a coach, but more importantly as a man. Honored to have worked for such an amazing person. Big things ahead for you and your family ❤️ @josheilert https://t.co/PgB14hDsXV

— Trent Michaels (@TrentDMichaels) March 13, 2024

I've been fortunate to work with great coaches @WVUSports @WVUhoops … Josh will always be the role model of how to handle adversity face-first with no excuses. He embodied the true Mountaineer Spirit.
Going forward he'll be successful because character always wins. https://t.co/yWWO7dFEO3

— TonyCaridi (@TonyCaridi) March 13, 2024

I had the pleasure of getting to know @josheilert during my 4 years at WVU. From day 1, I had the utmost* respect for him. After this season, I know I gained more. There were so many uncontrollable factors and he NEVER complained, or put the blame on anyone else.

— Chase Harler (@ChaseHarler4) March 13, 2024

Thank you @josheilert! You stepped up in a very difficult time and you led our team with class. You never pointed fingers or blamed anyone else. In this very unfortunate offseason you did as much as you could to calm the waters.

Thank you Josh,

A true Mountaineer 💛💙 pic.twitter.com/jMSdKHQX17

— WVUniforms304 (@WVUniforms304) March 12, 2024

Classy. Heartfelt. Truthful.

I truly believe good people in this world get what they deserve & there's no doubt that @josheilert will be rewarded for how he & his family handled this impossible situation.

Some team is about to get a winner on & off the court. Thanks coach! ♥️ https://t.co/yM2ksM0wVv

— Amanda Ross Mazey (@AmandaMazey) March 13, 2024

You, the rest of the staff, and the players were screwed beyond believe during the season and even before it started. Can’t imagine how tough it was but thank you for stepping up coach I won’t forget what you done! 💙💛 once a mountaineer always a mountaineer! https://t.co/gpuZDDwJDr pic.twitter.com/e68zw4fDPR

— Timothy Kelchner (@bnmhjkbhm) March 13, 2024

A huge thank you to @josheilert for stepping into an impossible situation and leading with integrity, passion, and class. And thank you to the team for giving your best, and repping WVU to the end. I will always have a soft spot in my heart for this team and staff. https://t.co/xxF1eoO7Oh

— Rebekah Mathis-Stump (@RDMathis) March 13, 2024