Athletes and Coaches Who Have Star Wars Fever

Unless you’ve been living in a bunker for the past six months, you know that J.J. Abram’s reboot of the original, beloved Star Wars trilogy, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, officially opened in theaters nationwide Friday. Even if you don’t count yourself among the hordes of obsessed superfans, the sheer magnitude of the hype makes it impossible to ignore.

So you know that more than a few famous names in sports are not only going to see the premiere on opening day, but they’re going to share their experience on Twitter, Instagram and other social media platforms. We’re trawling the interweb to bring you the best athlete social media musings about the biggest movie of the new millennium. 

The Force is strong with these folks. Here are athletes and coaches who have Star Wars Fever. Check here for updates!

Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers 

Steve Johnson, Baltimore Orioles 

Adam Jones, Baltimore Orioles

"

And the same with you https://t.co/JRGuvpkbBy

— 10 (@SimplyAJ10) December 18, 2015"

Rocky Maivia, Seattle Seahawks 

"

Finally got my tickets for #StarWars for tomorrow... Going straight from work before the team Christmas Party!

— Rocky Maivia (@AJFrancis410) December 18, 2015"

Anthony Tolliver, Detroit Pistons 

"

Serious question. I'm about to watch all of the Star Wars movies. Which order should I watch them in? 1-6 or 4-6 and 1-3..starting tonight!

— Anthony Tolliver (@ATolliver44) December 18, 2015 "

Ronda Rousey, UFC 

Alexis Ajinca, New Orleans Pelicans 

"

Star Wars Night W The guys We had to Go ahaha / Que la force soit avec nous #TeamAjinça #GoPels @ryananderson33 pic.twitter.com/Z533VDYvFz

— Alexis Ajinça (@AjincaAlexis42) December 18, 2015"

Ian Poulter, PGA

"

It's that day "Star wars" I knew I kept this stuff for a reason.. So cool old retro… https://t.co/ZIIRrEalFO

— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) December 18, 2015"

Ryan Kalil, Carolina Panthers

"

Get the @panthers #PurrBacca shirt @ryankalil phoned @richeisenshow about for HEARTest Yard https://t.co/jatcoBaRzp pic.twitter.com/sYCvEYC2Id

— Rich Eisen (@richeisen) December 18, 2015"

Robinson Cano, Seattle Mariners 

Nick Mangold, New York Jets 

"

In honor of #StarWars week, thank you @nypost for making me an ewok! #TheForceAwakens pic.twitter.com/kWctwknO9e

— Nick Mangold (@nickmangold) December 14, 2015"

"

Happy @starwars Day! #MayThe4thBeWithYou pic.twitter.com/SxGjaI4CF6

— Nick Mangold (@nickmangold) May 4, 2015"

Jason Demers, Dallas Stars 

 Greg Olsen, Carolina Panthers 

"

Get your own Purrbacca shirt and help give kids a second chance in life! #purrbacca https://t.co/83UX4gtCLb pic.twitter.com/wSg3pcAqv3

— Greg Olsen (@gregolsen88) December 18, 2015"

Georges St-Pierre, UFC 

"

I lost sleep last night just thinking about today. #TheForceAwakens pic.twitter.com/ksiCQzwdma

— Georges St-Pierre (@GeorgesStPierre) December 17, 2015"

Dolph Ziggler, WWE 

"

yeah that CEO was a douche, but lets get back to the REAL villains people talking about a movie, they saw #StarWars

— Dolph Ziggler (@HEELZiggler) December 17, 2015"

Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees 

"

May the Force Be With You! #StarWars pic.twitter.com/nXGaIIDRuV

— Alex Rodriguez (@AROD) December 18, 2015"

Jim Harbaugh, University of Michigan 

"

Can't wait 4 #StarWars to start w/ James & @JayHarbaugh! Wish my guy @darthvader was in it, but he had a good run! pic.twitter.com/7IMJNLpLu9

— Coach Harbaugh (@CoachJim4UM) December 18, 2015"

CM Punk, UFC

"

Good rounds today! @nastynatemma and I under the learning tree of @danielswbjj #TheForceAwakens #beards #darcevader pic.twitter.com/6AyZcWTxbc

— Coach (@CMPunk) December 17, 2015"

"

I don't want to do anything but see Star Wars again.

— Coach (@CMPunk) December 18, 2015"

Sean Doolittle, Oakland A’s 

"

The force has officially awoken #TheForceAwakens pic.twitter.com/zsrS83vz28

— Mace WinDOO (@whatwouldDOOdo) December 18, 2015"

"

yo this Chewbacca costume is really itchy. wookie mistake. #TheForceAwakens pic.twitter.com/cNjl5bVyl1

— Mace WinDOO (@whatwouldDOOdo) December 18, 2015"

"

THAT. WAS. AAAAWESOME. #TheForceAwakens

— Mace WinDOO (@whatwouldDOOdo) December 18, 2015"