Social media is a veritable double-edged sword. The various online platforms offer celebrities a chance to connect directly with their fans, but they also provide an avenue for anonymous criticism.
With the latter effect in mind, Arkansas football coach Sam Pittman said he’d had enough of the abuse he’s faced online and deleted his account on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Days after the Razorbacks’ Week 3 loss to BYU, fans noticed that Pittman had deleted his “@CoachSamPittman” account from the social media platform. The coach was asked about the move during Monday at his weekly press conference following the Hogs’ Week 4 loss to LSU, prompting a strong statement against the personal attacks he and his players have faced from anonymous critics.
