What were the top @cunebulldogs tweets of 2016-17? We take a look at the most popular ones that involved media (photos, videos or gifs) from the past year. For each of these tweets, two points were awarded for a retweet and one point was given for a 'like.' Tweets were analyzed between the dates of August 1, 2016, and June 1, 2017.
1. Dupic named GPAC coach of the year – 386 points
Congrats to @cunebaseball's Ryan Dupic, the well deserved GPAC Coach of the Year! What a thrill this climb to the top has been. pic.twitter.com/dZ1ELLPyNF
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) May 10, 2017
2. Outright GPAC champs – 357 points
Outright GPAC champs! How about another salute to @cunebaseball?! pic.twitter.com/AnF1vY4wO6
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) May 2, 2017
3. Bulldogs pay it forward – 334 points
We are so blessed with amazing student-athletes. This was a letter written to the editor of a newspaper in Kansas. Read the whole thing. pic.twitter.com/3VZiowbEXt
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) March 15, 2017
4. Daberkow named head football coach – 321 points
We have our guy. @PatrickDaberkow is the 10th head coach in @CUNEFootball program history. Time to take the next step under Coach Daberkow! pic.twitter.com/hDDs79UoOY
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) December 9, 2016
5. Women’s soccer = GPAC tournament champions – 285 points
Congrats @CUNEWSoccer! pic.twitter.com/mICDXbkCon
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) November 11, 2016
6. Congratulating the GPAC champion baseball team – 274 points
Congrats to the #GPAC champs. #Family pic.twitter.com/X2wMrNeW7G
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) April 29, 2017
7. Women’s basketball poses with GPAC tournament title banner – 266 points
Beautiful banner! Congrats to @CUNEwbb, GPAC regular season and tournament champions! pic.twitter.com/qp2CHTJLqj
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) March 1, 2017
8. New addition to Walz – 231 points
New addition to Walz. @cunebaseball earned it! pic.twitter.com/lhU3wGCSxb
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) May 8, 2017
9. It was THAT close – 226 points
How's your heart doing?!? It was THAT close. pic.twitter.com/wzoxQ2SbZF
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) March 1, 2017
10. Football kills it during CIT halftime performance – 222 points
Perhaps you've seen it already, but watch it again! @CUNEFootball kills it during its #CIT2017 halftime performance. pic.twitter.com/CIXiox62pi
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) January 30, 2017
11. CIT champs – 212 points
CHAMPS! #CIT2017pic.twitter.com/sqiMNx0lZa
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) January 29, 2017
12. Ceron advances to national title match – 217 points
He did it! Ceron is moving on to the 285-pound championship match! @CUNEwrestling pic.twitter.com/5xXW492COc
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) March 4, 2017
13. That moment when you clinch All-America honors – 187 points
That moment when you clinch All-America honors ... Yeah, it gets a little emotional when you've worked your tail off for four years. pic.twitter.com/3OHfJw30Lh
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) March 4, 2017
14. Bulldogs hoist national semifinal trophy – 182 points
Proud to be Bulldogs. Thanks for all the thrills this season, @CUNEwbb. pic.twitter.com/PDD3LPpSvh
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) March 14, 2017
15. Football welcomes Thomas Byrd to the staff – 179 points
We're pleased to welcome @Glory2God_, former starting center for @BroncoSportsFB, as our new offensive coordinator! pic.twitter.com/xFOCzN8xWa
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) January 23, 2017
16. Jake Adams goes yard at nationals – 171 points
JAKE ADAMS leaves the yard! Three-run bomb! #CUNEbaseball goes up 8-4. pic.twitter.com/ghSa1oRMMB
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) May 15, 2017
17. More than a game – 168 points
It really is more than just a game. pic.twitter.com/ONcxlk5LEK
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) May 17, 2017
18. Philly Lammers collects GPAC freshman of the year honors – 165 points
Congrats to @PhilomenaLamme1, #GPAC Freshman of the Year! pic.twitter.com/hakoI5Ir33
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) March 1, 2017
19. Reimers on a roll – 165 points
.@clayreimers last 4 games ...
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) February 12, 2017
22 points, 10 rebounds;
10 points, 5 rebounds;
15 points, 5 rebounds;
15 points, 5 rebounds. pic.twitter.com/kOD1D93Q1j
20. Three-peat – 164 points
THREE-PEAT!! pic.twitter.com/GbtKaBT0tv
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) February 10, 2017
21. Headed to Hutchinson – 160 points
Next stop for @cunebaseball: Hutchinson, Kansas.
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) May 11, 2017
NEWS: https://t.co/vlMjJXYtGP pic.twitter.com/4YeZ0aOmcW
22. Winter named GPAC coach of the year – 143 points
.@CUNEFBCoachW has been named #GPAC Coach of the Year! Congrats to Coach Winter. pic.twitter.com/j8uktxwzqw
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) November 15, 2016
23. Smile, it’s Friday – 138 points
Smile, it's Friday. pic.twitter.com/xrraH6t9jl
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) December 16, 2016
24. Women’s basketball moves up to No. 2 in national poll – 137
This team keeps soaring. @CUNEwbb has moved up five spots to NUMBER TWO in the national coaches' poll. pic.twitter.com/GdS9762e9J
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) December 13, 2016
25. Wishing Randy a happy birthday – 133 points
Happy birthday to our one-of-a-kind Randy Baack! He always makes us smile. pic.twitter.com/5ZiNLfQ4Jj
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) April 27, 2017
26. They did it – first conference title in 31 years – 131 points
.@cunebaseball RECAP: 'We've done it': Concordia captures first conference title in 31 years - https://t.co/wHLA1AhCZg. pic.twitter.com/FP6fHQ8cYQ
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) April 30, 2017
T27. Saluting The Chanimal – 130 points
We salute The Chanimal. What. A. Career. One of the greats in @CUNEmbb history. pic.twitter.com/A91gtjy3iV
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) February 23, 2017
T27. Women’s soccer, fans celebrate GPAC title – 130 points
We had a little help celebrating tonight. Thanks for making it an awesome atmosphere at Bulldog Stadium! GPAC champs! @CUNEWSoccer pic.twitter.com/ghItiT807U
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) November 11, 2016
T27. That 3-0 feeling – 130 points
That 3-0 feeling. @CUNEFootball pic.twitter.com/i5l8dozlh4
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) September 17, 2016
T30. One last time … family – 129 points
One last time in 2017 ... Family! pic.twitter.com/tocdmwCbuh
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) May 17, 2017
T30. President Friedrich surprises women’s basketball with trophy – 129 points
A very special guest surprised @CUNEwbb with the GPAC championship trophy. pic.twitter.com/G1U4vpNmQO
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) February 11, 2017
T30. Walz breaks out in Interlude Dance – 129 points
Walz pic.twitter.com/xTU0ibHc8c
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) January 29, 2017
33. Trey Barnes destroys left tackle – 128 points
Do yourself a favor and watch @treybarnes5 blow up the left tackle. Then watch how high @PatrickDaberkow jumps. pic.twitter.com/Wln6IsWHpr
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) October 23, 2016
34. Rowdy lifting club – 127 points
In honor of Derek Rodine ... Do you have what it takes to join the "Rowdy Lifting Club"?? pic.twitter.com/26kK67PoCu
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) February 17, 2017
35. Folkerts scores 37, leads upset of No. 7 DWU – 119 points
Career high THIRTY-SEVEN POINTS for The Chanimal leads @CUNEmbb to a 109-106 upset at No. 7 Dakota Wesleyan in OT. pic.twitter.com/0BXEH0hGkr
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) February 13, 2017
36. Beating two top 25 teams in Miami – 118 points
When you roll into Miami and pull off not one, but TWO road wins over top 25 opponents. @CUNEmbb pic.twitter.com/oNW3nTHs5s
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) December 31, 2016
37. Allie Brooks breaks indoor pole vault record – 116 points
Gene Brooks owns the #CUNEtrack men's indoor pole vault record. Now daughter Allison Brooks holds the women's indoor record. pic.twitter.com/FLV8tYw016
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) January 29, 2017
38. Shuck trey forces overtime – 115 points
Here's a look at the @tshuck3 trey that sent Saturday's @CUNEmbb game vs. No. 6 Northwestern into OT. pic.twitter.com/G6rx5BBtz5
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) December 11, 2016
39. D’Mauria Martin picks off pass in win – 114 points
D'Mauria Martin picked off a pass as part of a dominant performance by #CUNEfootball on Saturday. pic.twitter.com/Frd8SWgZkX
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) October 9, 2016
40. Sam Liermann, the national champion – 113 points
NATIONAL CHAMPION Sam Liermann. She wins the shot put title! #CUNEtrack pic.twitter.com/PgHi57RdyV
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) May 26, 2017
T41. Diana Mendoza’s dreams – 111 points
May your hat fly as high as your dreams, Diana Mendoza (@Dirrttyy_D) pic.twitter.com/NbdpedYKH6
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) April 24, 2017
T41. Trey Barnes named All-American – 111 points
Again recognized among the nation's elite. Congrats to @treybarnes5 on his second-straight All-America award! @CUNEFootball pic.twitter.com/8DZeptQa2M
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) December 13, 2016
43. Randy discusses proper cup disposal etiquette – 109 points
Randy has cooled off from last night's postgame meltdown. He's back to talk about proper etiquette for disposable cup disposal. pic.twitter.com/uAsInnVkuH
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) February 9, 2017
44. CIT week arrives – 108 points
CIT week has arrived! Can you feel it?? #CIT2017 pic.twitter.com/k6DnOgFQml
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) January 23, 2017
45. Celebrating a walkoff – 107 points
How you celebrate a walk-off winner ... pic.twitter.com/bRMZ0AHFXJ
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) April 24, 2017
46. Setting a new standard – 106 points
Setting a new standard ... pic.twitter.com/FRqJMPUeAt
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) May 19, 2017
47. Shuck flush – 106 points
The flush by @tshuck3. pic.twitter.com/ZDOXRf1vCK
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) January 26, 2017
48. Introducing the 2016-17 golf teams – 104 points
Introducing the 2016-17 @CUNEBulldogGolf teams. pic.twitter.com/MejjvqqVII
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) August 22, 2016
49. Reimers throws it down in transition – 103 points
.@clayreimers knows what to do with it in transition. SEND IT IN! pic.twitter.com/dTcFp5eLtx
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) February 19, 2017
50. Blowout Saturday – 102 points
BLOWOUT SATURDAY. pic.twitter.com/Qrhp8QdN8r
— Concordia Bulldogs (@cunebulldogs) October 9, 2016