Rick Majerus dies

[Fishy]

Tough news - always a very entertaining guy.

 

[THC]

He was never a big Gay guy.

 

[superjohn]

Fishy, where did you hear this? Can't find anything on the Internet.

 

[ktuck911]

Just saw it posted in Twitter. Also on Wikipedia. RIP to one of the greats.

 

[RoderickSpode]

Sad news. He just came up in conversation the other day, I'll always remember that '98 team with Andre Miller.

 

[Fishy]

Fishy, where did you hear this? Can't find anything on the Internet.

I haven't seen it yet - was prying for some conference news and was told about Majerus passing.

 

[zls44]

Amazing coach and character. Doug Gottlieb (twitter.com/gottliebshow) is tweeting out some great Majerus stories from his time working with him at ESPN.

 

[superjohn]

He was definitely one of the characters of the game and a hell of a coach. He took awful care of himself but he sure seemed like a guy who had fun while he was here. Funny story, he gave Doc Rivers the name "Doc." Rivers was at his basketball camp as a teenager and he was wearing a Dr. J t-shirt, Majerus called him Doc for the rest of the camp and the nickname stuck.

 

[Waquoit]

Majerus is probably why Utah is in the Pac-12. Does Meyer take the job without Majerus doing what he did first? Meanwhile, we have Coach P.

 

[noeynox]

Wow. He did have that bad heart issue for a long time. RIP.

 

[mauconnfan]

Very good basketball mind/coach.....got a lot out of his players! Good guy tough loss for the basketball!! RIP

 

[Danzz]

Fishy, where did you hear this? Can't find anything on the Internet.

ESPN has it so does MSN. The guy used to brag about never going on a diet. Sorry to hear it, he was entertaining as hell.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Sad news, something I wouldn't wish on anyone.

I'd like to say he was a good guy but I heard far too many things to make that statement. That aside, may he rest in peace.

 

[rw005]

Wow man, great coach!, very sad to hear this, RIP Coach Majerus.

 

[ctchamps]

Sad news! RIP!

 

[formerlurker]

Always loved watching his teams play and hearing his soundbites. Great basketball mind and from what I've always read a better father.

RIP

 

[HooperScooper]

He was never a big Gay guy.

Still one of the funniest lines on TV I've ever seen. Gonna miss the guy. RIP.

 

[huskyharry]

Very good coach, well-liked by his players and co-workers, entertaining commentator with good insights...rest in peace!

 

[jleves]

Still one of the funniest lines on TV I've ever seen. Gonna miss the guy. RIP.

I was hoping someone would post this - it's so funny that they had to cut the camera cause what's his name started laughing.

 

[Huskies4ever]

Rip, coach. It's shocking news, although given his health history, not entirely surprising.

 

[UConnSportsGuy]

I haven't seen it yet - was prying for some conference news and was told about Majerus passing.

Not that I am trying to be disrespectful to Majerus, but did you get any conference news?!

 

[Huskies4ever]

"I think a faster pace favors Duke."

"It was a pleasure to watch as a coach and a fan."

 

[gampelcrazies]

RIP

 

[BLUEDOGHOUSE]

Thx for remembering Majerus. Great thread. The last interview/Press confernece with Majerus. Some pretty moving parts to the conference.

Minute 1:25 and minute 6:30 are pretty special if it hasn't been posted yet.

http://www.ncaa.com/video#!basketball-men/2012-03-18/mbb-305-saint-louis-post

Best of health to everyone in the Boneyard community. I have enjoyed the forum. Take care bros.

 

[art4life]

Definitely was a player's coach & will be missed.
R.I.P. Coach Majerus.