RIP Stanley Robinson

[Chin Diesel]

To go with everything else about Sticks......

If he is ever made the NBA and was a 10 year player who averaged 10 and 6, it wouldn't be the least bit surprising. Physically and athletically he was never overmatched. He just looked so natural competing alongside high level players.

 

[AllAbout5]

Absolutely devastating. If he isn’t in the Huskies of Honor he 100% should be!! Oh and this tweet is from one of Jim Calhoun’s grandchildren.

 

[Swflhusky]

So sad. Can’t stop crying!

 

[UCTitleTown]

I'd like to see a patch showing him the way I'll remember him - in midair with his head near the rim catching a lob.

 

[DayDayTFS]

Man, that Jacobs article is a tough read...

 

[HuskyAlum012]

FYI I know there was a gofundme posted before, unsure if it was for the best intentions or not...

 

[Thirty Three]

FYI I know there was a gofundme posted before, unsure if it was for the best intentions or not...

I’m pretty sure it was legit from his Uncle. Stanley’s niece liked my tweet linking to it and she retweeted it.

 

[MDHuskFan]

I’m pretty sure it was legit from his Uncle. Stanley’s niece liked my tweet linking to it and she retweeted it.

not in the“know” but whoever it was was aware of the arrangements cause they even in the description put “If you’d rather you can donate to the fuberal
Home direct” & linked the same one

 

[Rocktheworld]

I was a freshman for the 08-09 season. I was within arms reach of him a few times I got front row at Gampel. Always a crowd favorite. Seemed like such a nice guy; I’ll never forget hearing and thinking “wait, THAT GUY worked in a freakin steel mill?” I know this is kinda late

 

[Chin Diesel]

There's a few versions of this song out there. I like this one because he is reacting to this song knowing he lost his sister way too soon.

"Go rest on high on that mountain. Son your work on earth is done."

A simple reminder that our preferred timeline isn't the timeline we eventually end up living.

Very common in the South at funerals.

 

[Hi-Low]

RIP Sticks...

 

[UCTitleTown]

not in the“know” but whoever it was was aware of the arrangements cause they even in the description put “If you’d rather you can donate to the fuberal
Home direct” & linked the same one

Organizer also listed as $200 donor to the drive.

 

[formerlurker]

I feel stupid not knowing the answer to this but can someone share the way Stanley became "Sticks"? From all I've read, the nickname goes way far back.

 

[HooperScooper]

I feel stupid not knowing the answer to this but can someone share the way Stanley became "Sticks"? From all I've read, the nickname goes way far back.

His middle school football coach once took a look at his skinny legs and dubbed him “Sticks.”

Jeff Jacobs: ‘A gentle soul’: The loss of Stanley ‘Sticks’ Robinson hits Calhoun hard

Jim Calhoun is mourning the loss of former UConn standout Stanley Robinson, described as...

www.ctinsider.com

 

[Thirty Three]

I feel stupid not knowing the answer to this but can someone share the way Stanley became "Sticks"? From all I've read, the nickname goes way far back.

He got the nickname from his family as a kid because of his long limbs.

 

[mauconnfan]

This one still hurts, the more I read about Stanley and the amazing kid is he was it just isn't right.

 

[WestHartHusk]

Agree, Mau. Still haven’t really digested it. I hope we can have his family up to Storrs periodically so they can see what an impact he had on our community.

 

[Dove]

This one still hurts, there more I read about Stanley and the amazing kid is he was it just isn't right.

I watch highlights and I am reminded of Amida Brimah. Like, they could have been brothers. Enthusiasm and college life in a ball of Husky.

 

[Scoe]

A huge part of Uconn basketball died and it even feels like a piece of you is taken away as Stanley Robinson has always been etched into us over the years, giving you that joy to watch and talk about Uconn basketball. At midnight madness they should have a Stanley Robinson award to whoever wins the dunk contest.