New Penn State offensive line coach Herb Hand is one of the more active college coaches on Twitter and Thursday he quoted a tweet of his daughter that included a photo of her wearing a Nittany Lions jersey.
A Penn State student lightheartedly responded by asking Hand for his daughter’s phone number. Hand’s response was fantastic as he shot that idea down like any protective father would.
@CHRIStalBaller Sure 46 6'2 250 / my age, height&weight cuz that's what you'd be dealing with.
— Herb Hand (@CoachHand) February 7, 2014
The student, Christopher Lorah, backed off a bit by saying he didn’t like his chances. Hand, again, had a perfect, quick-witted response by linking to a great Dumb and Dumber clip.
@CHRIStalBaller Lloyd Christmas has better chances. http://t.co/y5de32WQHS — Herb Hand (@CoachHand) February 7, 2014
Lorah, not to be outwitted, looked at the positive side of things, and Hand sympathized with the young man’s diligence.
@CoachHand most important part of that quote pic.twitter.com/vDUuRq8GfI
— Christopher Lorah (@CHRIStalBaller) February 7, 2014
@CoachHand Will do coach, it's pretty sweet to have a staff that interacts with fans/students. So excited for the season to start. #CantWait — Christopher Lorah (@CHRIStalBaller) February 7, 2014
Hand made sure that Lorah knew the exchange was all in good fun with a direct message later that night.
For the record, I sent the lad (@CHRIStalBaller) this DM last night after our banter. pic.twitter.com/TeQg1OFn3m
— Herb Hand (@CoachHand) February 7, 2014
He has only been a part of Penn State's staff for a few weeks, but Hand is already a fan favorite in Happy Valley.
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