The college basketball world has taken to Twitter to express their sadness in wake of former SLU men’s basketball head coach Rick Majerus’s Dec. 1 passing. Below is a sampling of Tweets from colleagues, friends and players aharing their thoughts on Majerus.
Current Loyola Universiy men’s basketball head coach and former SLU assistant Porter Moser:
RIP to my friend and mentor Coach Majerus. I learned so much about the game and life. We lost a One of the best! My heart is heavy tonight.
— Porter Moser (@PorterMoser) December 2, 2012
SLU basketball play-by-play commentator Bob Ramsey:
Basketball has lost it's most brilliant mind. Rick Majerus, rest in peace….your impact on the game will not be forgotten.
— Bob Ramsey (@RammerSTL) December 2, 2012
SLU forward Cody Ellis:
RIP to Coach Majerus. You were an unbelievable coach and teacher. Thoughts n prayers to your family. #ForeverInOurHearts #YouWillBeMissed
— Cody Ellis (@codyellis24) December 2, 2012
Former SLU forward Willie Reed:
https://twitter.com/ShowtimeReed33/status/275061461661933569
Sports Illustrated senior writer Michael Rosenberg:
https://twitter.com/Rosenberg_Mike/status/275063304630702081
ESPN personality Dick Vitale:
So sad to hear about the passing of former ESPN colleague and one helluva coach Rick Majerus. He will be missed by many. May he RIP.
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) December 2, 2012
Former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman:
RIP Coach Majerus. A great friend and the Godfather of our daughter Gracie. I will miss our midnight runs to Crown Burger.
— Jon Huntsman (@JonHuntsman) December 2, 2012
Xavier men’s basketball head coach Chris Mack:
Sad news in the world of college basketball. Coach Majerus made us all better coaches by having to play his teams. He will be missed.
— Chris Mack (@CoachChrisMack) December 2, 2012
