Shelton tweets his way to Madison
Cornerback Sojourn Shelton didn't shy away from social media as he chronicled his interactions and feelings toward Wisconsin in the days leading up to his official visit this weekend.
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The following is an August timeline of tweets via Twitter from the 5-foot-10, 150-pound three-star prospect from Florida:
Ready to get to The UW on Friday !!! 🏈- Sojourn D Shelton (@SDS_24) August 29, 2012
Shelton lets his followers know exactly what time his flight leaves for Wisconsin:
Flight Leaves on Friday at 5:45 AM !!! So excited my 1st Official Visit #OnWisconsin #BadgerNation- Sojourn D Shelton (@SDS_24) August 27, 2012
Shelton tweets after seeing the special jerseys for Wisconsin's first Big Ten contest this year against Nebraska:
Nebraska & Wisconsin Jerseys for when they play each other are SICK !!!!!! 👍🏈👊- Sojourn D Shelton (@SDS_24) August 19, 2012
Shelton confirms his official visit with current football verbal Chikwe Obasih, as well as current basketball verbal Bronson Koenig:
@big_cheeks34 @bkoenig_24 Yea bro September 1st I'm there !!!- Sojourn D Shelton (@SDS_24) August 19, 2012
Shelton talks about his plan to graduate early in order to enroll in spring classes at the college of his choice
This Summer was strictly about Business & getting better. Cuz when I get to college in January I'm going with the mindset to take some ish- Sojourn D Shelton (@SDS_24) August 18, 2012
The "Jump Around' tradition at Camp Randall catches Shelton's eye:
This is TOOO LIVE ..... Wisconsin Jump Around against Nebraska :DDD Must WATCH !!! youtube.com/watch?v=veHQMa…- Sojourn D Shelton (@SDS_24) August 17, 2012
Shelton bumps up his official visit in order to get on campus for the Badgers' season opener against Northern Iowa:
No more Oct 27 for my official to Wisconsin I will be up there for The Opening Game !!! #Excited- Sojourn D Shelton (@SDS_24) August 16, 2012
Shelton talks about a conversation with head coach Bret Bielema:
Great talk with Coach Bieleman & the whole staff, Definitely a program I would want to play for Doesn't get any better #OnWisconsin !!!!- Sojourn D Shelton (@SDS_24) August 16, 2012
After back-to-back Rose Bowls, Shelton recognizes Wisconsin's recent success
Just thinking If I go to Wisconsin I'm bound to play in a BCS Championship Game >>>>>>>>>>>>>> #RoseBowl or #NationalChampionship- Sojourn D Shelton (@SDS_24) August 16, 2012
Shelton shows his love for Wisconsin fans:
Gotta Tweet it again Wisconsin Fans >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> #OnWisconsin 👍🏈- Sojourn D Shelton (@SDS_24) August 13, 2012
Shelton tweets his official scholarship letter from Wisconsin:
Pretty cool to read this. Never read an offer letter before. RT @sds_24: My Official Offer from Wisconsin #OnWisconsin instagr.am/p/OSU6PFgIOE/- Ryan Jackson (@R_S_Jackson) August 14, 2012
Shelton watches the Badgers' Big Ten title win over Michigan State
Watching the Big Ten Championship Wisconsin Vs Michigan State #OnWisconsin- Sojourn D Shelton (@SDS_24) August 5, 2012
Shelton feels Wisconsin's has a favorable schedule in 2012:
Wisconsin 2013 Schedule has National Championship Written ALL OVER IT !!!- Sojourn D Shelton (@SDS_24) August 4, 2012
Days after his decommitment from Florida State, Shelton begins to talk about his excitement for an official visit to Wisconsin:
#OnWisconsin 🏈👊👍 Can't wait to get up there !!!- Sojourn D Shelton (@SDS_24) August 4, 2012