Top Florida Recruits Lobbying for Will Muschamp's Job on Twitter

Things haven't gone according to plan in Gainesville for Florida head coach Will Muschamp lately, leading to expansive speculation about his job stability. The Gators are 4-10 since October 2013 and just suffered an embarrassing 29-point home loss to Missouri.

Muschamp capped off the 2012 campaign with a trip to the Sugar Bowl, but that season appears to be an outlier at this point. His other three years have resulted in an 8-13 record against SEC opponents, and the team fell short of postseason qualification last fall. 

University athletic director Jeremy Foley released a statement Monday, saying school administration will "evaluate the season as it plays out," per Chris Low of ESPN.com. Despite vast assumptions that Muschamp's days as a Gator are numbered, two of America's top prospects came to his defense Tuesday on Twitter:

Top-ranked 2015 running back Damien Harris, who lists Florida among five finalists, voiced his opinion first. The 5-star Kentucky standout believes it wouldn't be a wise decision to fire Muschamp.

"He's such a good coach and great to his players," Harris tweeted. "Can't replace that."

Jacques Patrick responded just two minutes later. The coveted Orlando playmaker, scheduled to announce his collegiate commitment Oct. 27, was succinct.

"I agree with this 100 percent," he replied. 

Neither player is expected to become a Gator, but both have established relationships with Florida coaches and players during their respective recruiting processes.

Florida State is the strong consensus pick for Patrick's destination, while Harris is still considering Alabama, Kentucky, Texas A&M and Ohio State. The duo has combined to rush for more than 12,000 total yards and 200 touchdowns during illustrious high school careers.

Their statements aren't likely to sway Florida administration one way or the other when the time comes to make a decision, but they provide a reminder of how perception translates on the recruiting trail. Coaching staff bonds forged along the way to national signing day sometimes trump a team's win-loss record.

Florida currently holds 10 commitments in a 2015 class rated 47th nationally in 247Sports' composite rankings. Linebacker Jerome Baker, a 4-star recruit, flipped from the Gators to Ohio State on Tuesday night, according to Steve Wiltfong of 247Sports.

It's been a rough week for Muschamp, but at least he knows two of the nation's best players have his back. 

Recruit ratings and information courtesy of 247Sports unless otherwise noted.