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RIP Stanley Robinson

storrsroars said:
Just seeing the thread title, my immediate response was, "This can't be."

But it is.

Awful news. Condolences to his family, and @methodology, thanks for being his friend. This must be very difficult for you as well.
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Funny when I saw the title I was hoping there was another Stanley Robinson but knew it wasn't good. I mean I feel bad rooting against another Stanley but I mean, this is our Stix I have supported this kid since day 1, a special player and athlete. He took some lumps here too even though he didn't deserve them. But I read more and more about the man, the human being off the court and he was even more special than I could imagine.
 
gtcam said:
Love Sticks
Used to talk to him and HCJC a lot in Madison during the summer especially at the Cumberland Farms
Coach and Pat must be devastated
RIP Sticks
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Did Stanley visit Coach and the family a lot in Madison during his Husky days? I bet Coach is having a tough time with this no doubt.
 
A unique individual with rare God-given athletic talent.. One of the most electric and exciting players to ever wear a Husky uniform.. If the initial speculation is true..He must of been in tremendous pain and in a dark place.. Always thought JC viewed him as a son worthy of his tough love..May his family eventually find peace and may everyone remember the smile and joy he had when he was on the court.. RIP..
 
mauconnfan said:
Did Stanley visit Coach and the family a lot in Madison during his Husky days? I bet Coach is having a tough time with this no doubt.
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Lived with them on and off during the summers the first few years after they bought the beach house. Once in a while people told me they would see Sticks driving Pat's Jag down Route 1!!! I never saw it myself but I always saw it parked downtown in front of the bookstore or the women's clothing boutique (the lady loves to shop!)
 
SOB, I cant believe it. All I can say is Rest In Peace Mr Robinson and thank you for the memories
 
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Life really isn’t fair. RIP Sticks. We will keep your memory alive
 
From demarcus cousins, who grew up in the same area in Alabama.
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Should name the First Night Dunk Contest Award after 'Sticks'. Or the best dunk of every year is even better, like Bouknights alley ooper. Let the students vote the award recipient. I just don't want him being forgotten, his UConn journey is a great story in itself.

The Stanley Robinson Dunk of the Year Award! (Just put a basketball and/or net with something like this):

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There’s been a ton of threads, posts , debates and comparisons about this guy on the Bone Yard and he’s not even one of our Pro’s. We loved him from day one. RIP Stanley “ Sticks” Robinson. Thanks for coming to Connecticut.
 
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Stanley's comeback story where he worked his way back onto the team and court was one of the best in UConn history and no will ever take it away. To get to the Final 4 and play a good game made me very happy for him. I hope he is at peace. Such a sad day.
 
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Waquoit said:
I was getting a beer at the Birmingham Bowl in 2010 and the young woman noticed my UConn gear and told me she liked UConn because "that's where Stanley is." I said, "Stanley Robinson? You know Stanley Robinson?" She nodded, "Tell him thanks for coming to UConn next time you see him!" She smiled and laughed.
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Similar story here.

Right after the B'ham Bowl we were driving to FL to visit friends and we stopped at a Cracker Barrel right outside Birmingham to grab some food after the game. The waiter noticed we were decked out in UConn gear and said that his cousin went to UConn. He didn't name drop or mention Sticks at all, just that his cousin went to UConn. He looked just like a mini version of Sticks and had the same exact demeanor. So I ended up asking him if his cousin was Stanley Robinson, and he said yes--and that Stanley was like his 'big brother' and idol. He said he hoped to play for UConn one day when he was older too. He looked just like Sticks and had the same unassuming, friendly, and caring aura about him.

We all cheer and care for all of our 'UConn Guys'--but it seems like almost all of us thought of Sticks as much more than just one of 'our players'. I hope he knew that and knew how special he was.
 
Just terrible news. One of my favorite Husky to watch. Is explosive. You will be mussed Sticks. RIP.
 
Been a UConn fan as far back as The Yankee Conference days. The ups the downs, the good times the bad. The day we beat Syracuse for our first Big East Championship I was watching at the local watering hole. I was squeezed on both shoulders by the owner as he said your going to break my peanut machine. Not realizing what I was doing as the game wound down I had a beer sloshing in one hand and uncontrollably shaking the machine with the other as tears ran down my cheeks. Once we made it big time I never got quite so emotional.

Stanley transcended being a player on the basketball team, he was for many fans an open book on life and how hard it is for some. His enthusiastic play and athletic abilities obvious but the off the court story so often in the public's eye had many more than myself rooting for him in all facets of life.

Heart felt condolences to his family, friends, former team mates, coaches and all of UConn Nation may he RIP.
Today tears ran down my cheeks, no ground breaking win, rather a tragic loss.
 
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Heartbreaking to read through this thread...a tremendous amount of memories of his journey and impact at UCONN as an amazing person and player...may the young man find peace...my sincerest condolences to his family, friends and teammates...
 
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