Before his press conference regarding the firing of men’s basketball head coach Steve Donahue, Director of Athletics Brad Bates asked the Boston College fanbase for questions on Twitter. Some people took it seriously, others didn’t. Here are the best submissions.

#AskBradBates Did the current political turmoil in Ukraine/Russia influence your decision at all?

— TheNewEnglandClassic (@theneclassic) March 18, 2014

#AskBradBates Who do you know here?

— Hello Shovelhead (@HelloShovelhead) March 18, 2014

#AskBradBates Did you get a mod?

— Grant Borgen (@GBorgen) March 18, 2014

#AskBradBates Did you even get a picktime?

— Hello Shovelhead (@HelloShovelhead) March 18, 2014

Mango rubinoff or pink lemonade? #AskBradBates

— BCstreak (@BCstreak) March 18, 2014

Senior night? #AskBradBates

— Molly Holden (@mollywobbles333) March 18, 2014

Can you get rid of sesame seeds pretzels now #AskBradBates @BCBradBates

— Cam Dezak (@Camm_and_cheese) March 18, 2014

Important Question: Can we please get rid of the sesame seed pretzels at Conte Forum? #AskBradBates

— A.J Black (@BCHysteria) March 18, 2014

Someone plz address this RT @BCHysteria: Important Question: Can we please get rid of the sesame seed pretzels at Conte Forum? #AskBradBates

— Grant Salzano (@Salzano14) March 18, 2014

#AskBradBates can you replace the sesame seed pretzels with salt ones? @BCBradBates

— Nicholas Wegener (@NickWegener21) March 18, 2014

Are you planning to change the menu at Lower to reduce the amount of sushi/wokaway nights? #AskBradBates @BCBradBates

— Al (@aej_8) March 18, 2014

#AskBradBates My boyfriend is the nicest, most caring guy. We’re very in love. However he wants to grab lunch with an ex. Cause for concern?

— TheNewEnglandClassic (@theneclassic) March 18, 2014

Was Donahue fired because he interviewed with the Jets? #AskBradBates

— Kyle Egan (@kylepegan) March 18, 2014

#AskBradBates What are your thoughts on scoring more points than the opponent? Seems like a good strategy heading forward.

— Grant Borgen (@GBorgen) March 18, 2014

#AskBradBates What are our chances of hiring Kobe as our coach?

— TheNewEnglandClassic (@theneclassic) March 18, 2014

Can Jerry York coach basketball? #AskBradBates

— Goberry (@optionleft) March 18, 2014