College athletes, more so than most other athletes, have grown up with social media and use it as a way to express what they’re thinking, often without realizing the widespread ramifications of a single tweet . They are closer to their fans through social media, but with this comes more responsibility. Particularly for coaches, with transparency comes a challenge.
More and more coaches are simply banning Twitter altogether. High-profile schools such as UNC and Villanova have apparently implemented such bans. Fans are clearly upset when this happens, but it is a trend that will likely continue. In a digital era where every post or tweet can be accessed by anyone, the risk of a misstep by these athletes is simply too high. Expect more college coaches to ban Twitter in the near future.