Just watched the 15 minute tribute online. Very moving. Not surprised that his style rubbed some the wrong way. I loved it, but it was new and different and anytime the norm is ruffled, you get people ruffled.
Sad day. Cancer sucks.
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HOF - The Coach "John Cooper" Award Winner
Have watched many of his colleagues talk about him. Scott Van Pelt, Rich Eisen, Hannah Storm, the countdown crew, first take crew and on and on. Heartbreaking to listen to them all. My eyes have welled several times listening to their memories and tributes.
I was one who originally didn't think much of his style. Dan Patrick and Olbernan owned sportscenter back when Stuart came along. Berman was in his prime and here is this guy acting like he was a goofy fan and seemed cocky. But as time went I grew to like his style. Because as time went on I grew to understand that he was being real. It wasn't an act, It wasn't being cocky, it was all genuine. And I can never remember him screwing up. He was Damn good and he was real.
Listening to all that knew him personally just breaks my heart. He obviously had a huge impact on all he encountered. So sad.
