RIP Pudge

[Waquoit]

I'm sorry to let everyone know, but Boneyard legend Tim "Pudge" White has died. It was esophageal cancer and it came about quickly. It was just last November he was planning on coming to a FB game but had to postpone because he didn't feel well. He was still counting on coming to the Spring Game. But when we visited him instead he didn't look well, and to make things worse, he lost his mother the next day. We met a tailgate early on in UConn FB history and kept in touch. I'm going to miss him terribly and so will the Yard I think. He was one of the originals.

 

[UC1995]

I only know most of you by your avatars. His was iconic summing up UConn football! RIP

 

[formerlurker]

I'm sorry for your loss, @Waquoit Today is a sad day indeed. Love and thoughts to Tim's family and friends.

 

[BlueMAB]

Terrible news. I'll miss his RANDOM capitalization of WORDS when MAKING a point.

Condolences to his friends and family. efffff cancer.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

The Boneyard just got a little less interesting with his passing. RIP.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Wow. Thank you for sharing this sad news. He is indeed a long term much appreciated yarder. Will be missed. RIP

 

[uconndogs]

Oh man.......we never met, but exchanged many a post over the years. Loved his writing style and he was a true fan.

Thanks for all the good posts Pudge!

 

[FfldCntyFan]

My God. So sorry to hear that, he was a good guy. May he rest in peace.

Tailgated with him a couple times at football games many years ago. Sad that he won't be able to see the results of coach Mora's work. Even sadder that he passed at (what at least I consider) a young age.

This board now has a void.

 

[auror]

RIP.

 

[huskymedic]

My condolences @Waquoit. He was truly old guard. Last post was 4/17/22 in the Spring Ball is here… Welcome to the New Age! thread.

 

[Fishy]

Tim and I once made Jeff Hathaway run away from us at an athletics donor cocktail party.

He had some absolutely off the wall ideas about the SUNY schools becoming athletic powers. I’ll miss telling my friend just how off the wall they were.

(Edit: When we were with Scout, he once made a prominent Connecticut athletic opinion columnist so mad that he called me and hinted that I would have trouble with the Tribune lawyers if I did not get Tim to stop.)

 

[superjohn]

I'm sorry to let everyone know, but Boneyard legend Tim "Pudge" White has died. It was esophageal cancer and it came about quickly. It was just last November he was planning on coming to a FB game but had to postpone because he didn't feel well. He was still counting on coming to the Spring Game. But when we visited him instead he didn't look well, and to make things worse, he lost his mother the next day. We met a a tailgate early on in UConn FB history and kept in touch. I'm going to miss him terribly and so will the Yard I think. He was one of the originals.

That's terrible news, far too young. RIP to your friend.

 

[SoCalCanine]

So sorry to hear this!

 

[8893]

I am very sorry to hear this. I enjoyed reading his posts. He will be missed.

 

[ctchamps]

Just awful news. RIP Pudge.

 

[ConnHuskBask]

RIP pudge. Probably (definitely) spent countless hours over the last decade arguing about football recruiting rankings with you. You will be missed on here.

 

[3rdbass]

I'm sorry to let everyone know, but Boneyard legend Tim "Pudge" White has died. It was esophageal cancer and it came about quickly. It was just last November he was planning on coming to a FB game but had to postpone because he didn't feel well. He was still counting on coming to the Spring Game. But when we visited him instead he didn't look well, and to make things worse, he lost his mother the next day. We met a a tailgate early on in UConn FB history and kept in touch. I'm going to miss him terribly and so will the Yard I think. He was one of the originals.

RIP Pudge! You will be missed.

 

[Deepster]

Oh wow. He was old school Yard through and through. Intelligent, interesting and opinionated guy who made this a better place. That's a real kick in the shins at the end of a gray, crummy Wednesday. RIP.

 

[polycom]

holy this is bad news. RIP.

 

[KingAG]

RIP. Cancer has taken far too many of those we love. He beat it by dying a fighter. RIP to a boneyard legend. @Waquoit my condolences to you his friend and his family

 

[CTFAN4LIFE]

sad

 

[HooperScooper]

Oh wow. Met him at one of the Boneyard Classics. Sad news.

 

[uchusky32]

Terrible news. Great UConn football fan. My condolences.

 

[TRest]

Sorry waq. I enjoyed his unique style on here. Also recall him at a BYC I think.

 

[Deepster]

From his FB page a month ago.

 

[eireman]

Met Tim when I was paired with him at a BYC. We bonded quickly over LA and Albany backgrounds. Had a lot of laughs and enjoyed his insights. The next year was even better we came in first in the BYC and he was given my trophy for his daughter. He will be missed

 

[ZenConn]

RIP Pudge.

 

[wethyhusky]

I will miss reading his posts and wit. RIP and condolences to his family

 

[OkaForPrez]

It was a pleasure wasting time on this planet with you @Pudge. RIP.

Thank you for sharing @Waquoit.

 

[ElmCity40th]

RIP