A tweet by Baylor coach Scott Drew showcasing his lunch at a Mexican restaurant in Waco sparked a frenzy among Kentucky basketball fans. After identifying the restaurant, Mi Casita, from the tweet, fans began calling the establishment en masse, requesting the waitress to convey a message to Drew about joining Lexington. This incident, highlighted by various sources including sports commentators and news outlets, underscores the passionate engagement of the Big Blue Nation (BBN) fanbase. The restaurant received hundreds of calls and subsequently experienced a surge in 5-star reviews, demonstrating the impact of the viral tweet. Chip Gaines also tweeted about the situation, further amplifying the story.
Restaurant owner in Waco says they received hundreds of calls from BBN Looks like the story was true https://t.co/B4nr9NIzN0
Chip Gaines is tweeting Kentucky fans about Scott Drew https://t.co/iLt0QkZqLg via @on3sports
Scott Drew's viral tweet about having lunch at a Mi Casita in Waco resulted in the restaurant getting hundreds of calls and having an uptick in 5 star reviews! #SicEm #Baylor @BUDREW https://t.co/sILlXU2dBv
We're At The Point Now Where Chip Gaines Is Tweeting About Moms In Kentucky As UK Fans Are Calling Waco Restaurants To Talk To Scott Drew https://t.co/cRWq0dVs1s https://t.co/5soYJuiojn
Kentucky fan sees Baylor coach Scott Drew tweet photo eating lunch at Waco restaurant, then calls restaurant! https://t.co/nlbT3gKDkq
I am told (via a text screenshot) that someone saw the picture of Scott Drew eating at the Mexican restaurant in Waco. They figured out which one it was, called it and had the waitress go over and say “we need you in Lexington” BBN insanity is amazing
Is this about Scott Drew’s lunch? 🧐 https://t.co/l2vur2Sl43