Herm Edwards hasn’t lost the magic touch when it comes to lacing lighting bolts of pure motivational genius into his press conferences.
He was being introduced to the media Monday as the next head coach of the Arizona State football program and had us ready to run through a brick wall.
"Football ignites my soul." – Herm Edwards, @FootballASU head coach
Watch ASU press conference: https://t.co/vWPJz1mbwh pic.twitter.com/GBJdHMdSan
— Pac-12 Network (@Pac12Network) December 4, 2017
For those questioning Herm Edwards' layoff from coaching, he says to turn the TV on Wednesday. He'll be coaching from Bristol. That means ASU's new coach still has ESPN duties.
— Doug Haller (@DougHaller) December 4, 2017
Then there was this gem, from Edwards’ agent, that had us contemplating the meaning of life.
Herm Edwards’ agent: “I have no doubt he will put a lot of points on the scoreboard of life”
— Brad Denny (@BDenny29) December 4, 2017
The social media reactions to this press conference were priceless, and we are obligated to share some of our favorites.
Yoooo Herm Edwards is 🔥 I’d run through a wall for the guy. How do you not want to go to @FootballASU and play for that guy?!! #PressConferenceWin #pac12
— Casey Muir (@Casey_Muir1) December 4, 2017
*listens to a Herm Edwards speech once* pic.twitter.com/1Jes5AavLz
— Blake Allen Murphy (@blakemurphy7) December 4, 2017
Herm Edwards rn pic.twitter.com/rsQgmis8vq
— 95.3 The Score (@953TheScore) December 4, 2017
Herm Edwards: "We don't huddle anymore in our society."
Makes you think.
— Yahoo Sports College Football (@YahooSportsCFB) December 4, 2017
Imagine if Herm Edwards taught Kindergarten. Those kids would be scared to death. lol.
— Dave Zorn (@davezorn72) December 4, 2017
HERM EDWARDS GOT ME READY TO PLAY
— Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) December 4, 2017
https://twitter.com/GabeDeArmond/status/937744568971288585
Other Pac-12 coaches watching this Herm Edwards press conference pic.twitter.com/wBwhFUtuPS
— Bryan Fischer (@BryanDFischer) December 4, 2017