Worth a follow: Top 10 football coaches on Twitter

Like it or not, Twitter is part of the college football landscape. Players use it, prospects use it and coaches are all over the social network in an attempt to sell their programs or express their personalities. But while Coaching Twitter is chock full of the same, tired motivational quotes and rah-rah clichés, some coaches manage break the mold. Below is a countdown of the top 10 most interesting accounts belonging to college coaches.

No. 10: Dan Lanning

Handle: @CoachDanLanning

Position: Linebackers coach at Memphis

What to expect: Reaction gifs can be lame if overused or placed in the wrong hands, but Lanning manages to effectively walk the line. His feed is fun without trying too hard to be hip. He doesn’t tweet as often as some of the other coaches on this list, but less is more when one takes Lanning’s approaching. The Memphis assistant gets bonus points for the occasional pro wrestling reference.

No: 9: Tim Brewster

Handle: @TimBrewster

Position: Tight ends coach at Florida State

What to expect: What Brewster lacks in entertainment value, he makes up for with usefulness for Florida State fans. The Seminoles’ assistant does a good job of finding loopholes to keep FSU fans abreast of the goings on in Florida State recruiting. His Twitter feed includes a lot of area codes and other references to where and who the program is recruiting on any given week.

No. 8: Mark Richt

Handle: @MarkRicht

Position: Head coach at Miami

What to expect: So! Many! Exclamation! Points! The overuse of that particular punctuation is something that seems to affect most coaches to differing degrees, but Richt (or whomever runs his account) loves the exclamation point like one loves a spouse. Richt’s Twitter isn’t particularly unique or fun, but it becomes a blast to monitor once you start counting the exclamation points. The first-year Miami coach sent out just 20 tweets in the month of March, but managed to cram in an impressive 28 exclamation points in the same timeframe. Can he top that number in April? Tune in to find out. Oh, he also once found a peacock on his roof.

No. 7 Keith Williams

Handle: @wideouts

Position: Wide receivers coach at Nebraska

What to expect: Few people love anything as much as Williams loves wide receivers. The man’s Twitter handle is simply @wideouts and his bio reads “‪#Wideout‪ Producer. Dr. Route, #RouteGeometry." His feed is good for both Nebraska fans and football obsessives interested in the detailed coaching breakdowns. On top of diving into the specifics of the wide receiver position, Williams provides inside access to workouts via video. Plus, Dr. Route is a sweet nickname and “route geometry” is fun to say.

No. 6 Matt Rhule

Handle: @CoachMattRhule

Position: Head coach at Temple

What to expect: Rhule’s Twitter account has a more laid-back vibe that that of most coaches, which is refreshing. Rhule provides legitimately interesting videos and photos from workouts and team meetings. His account is relaxed and Temple-centric with references to Rocky Balboa’s dog and classic hip-hop mixed in throughout. Rhule’s tweets manage to make him seem like a guy with whom you’d want to hang out.

No. 5: Matt Dudek

Handle: ‪@AZ_Matty_D‪

Position: Director of Player Personnel at Arizona

What to expect: Dudek is football Twitter’s leader when comes to tweeting and re-tweeting photos of delicious-looking food. He also provides interesting pictures from behind the scenes of the Wildcats’ football program and mixes in a veiled shot at Arizona State from time to time. Let's be honest, though, we're all here for the sausage-mozzarella rolls.

No. 4: Asil Mulbah

Handle: @CoachSil

Positon: Director of Recruiting at Syracuse

What to expect: Mulbah provides a lighthearted look behind the curtain at Syracuse. His Twitter feed makes it easy to see why high school prospects tend to like him and also is interesting for Orange fans looking to get a glimpse of the day-to-day operation of Syracuse football. His account provides insight and a laid-back feel that speaks to recruits.

No. 3: Tom Herman

Handle: @CoachTomHerman

Position: Head coach at Houston

What to expect: Herman falls into the occasional football coach Twitter cliché but manages to keep things mostly fresh with the occasional funny stunt or captivating video. It’s hard to beat footage of Easter Bunnies participating in the Oklahoma drill, after all. Herman’s “Dudes of the Day” series, which he has used heavily this spring, is a nice way to keep Houston fans abreast of which players are shining during workouts.

No. 2 Jim Leavitt

Handle: @CoachJimLeavitt

Position: Defensive Coordinator at Colorado

This is what would happen if your clever, caffeine-addicted dad had a Twitter account. Exclamation points are featured, but Leavitt’s timeline is mostly a nice mix of football and observational humor. He also seems to have an obsession with Pepsi capable of sending a dietitian to an early grave. Leavitt’s account provides a real peek into his life as a father, husband and coach, which is humanizing. It’s hard to follow the quirky Leavitt on Twitter and not come away from the experience loving him for his worldview. Part of Leavitt’s undeniable charm is the fact that he comes off as effortlessly hilarious.

No.1 Jim Harbaugh

Handle: @CoachJim4UM

Position: Head coach at Michigan

What to expect: Harbaugh’s Twitter account is one that needs no introduction. It has it all; bravado, subtweets, jokes, outward shots at other programs, pro wrestling references, selfies with Toby Keith. Is it calculated? It sure is. Harbaugh uses it to stay in the headlines and at the forefront of recruits’ minds. Still, that doesn’t mean its any less entertaining. The Michigan Man is the reigning king of college football Twitter for good reason, as his timeline is knocking on the door of transcendence.