DanMcQ
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Post by DanMcQ on Aug 31, 2020 4:58:32 GMT -5
Corroborating the sad news of an earlier tweet from Team 980:
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Elvado
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Post by Elvado on Aug 31, 2020 5:03:33 GMT -5
Godspeed Coach.
In all respects a great man, whose life should be remembered for its impact both on and off the court.
We are better for your presence and lesser for your loss.
RIP.
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Post by DanMcQ on Aug 31, 2020 5:23:15 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2020 5:36:38 GMT -5
Awwww man, one of my favorite heroes has gone to be with the ancestors. This is a sad sad sad day. We love you and we are going to miss you coach Big John but your legacy is cemented for all the world to see.
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DanMcQ
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Post by DanMcQ on Aug 31, 2020 5:52:18 GMT -5
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Post by DanMcQ on Aug 31, 2020 6:10:02 GMT -5
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Post by hoyalove4ever on Aug 31, 2020 6:11:21 GMT -5
Like many of us, I grew up with Coach as one of my heroes, and he remains that today. REST IN PEACE Coach. This will be a very sad day.
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daveg023
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Post by daveg023 on Aug 31, 2020 6:14:15 GMT -5
Sad news indeed. RIP Coach. Thanks for all your contributions not only to this university & college basketball, but society at large. #legend
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Post by FrazierFanatic on Aug 31, 2020 6:25:10 GMT -5
Rest In Peace Coach. The world lost a great man and a great educator.
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Post by phniousgren on Aug 31, 2020 6:27:41 GMT -5
Legendary coach even more legendary has a man. I loved you has a child coach even before I knew why, now I know why and you're gone. At a time when your wisdom and knowledge are required the most you're gone. Coach we will miss you more than you could've ever possibly understood. I LOVE YOU rest in heaven
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hoyazeke
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Post by hoyazeke on Aug 31, 2020 6:28:17 GMT -5
RIP Coach... very sad news. I grew up watching my beloved Hoyas playing on Saturdays. Charley Smith, Joey Brown, Big Zo, Deke.... that's the beginning for me... 35+yrs of fandom... a sad day....
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Post by NovaBob on Aug 31, 2020 6:31:58 GMT -5
Sorry to hear about the passing of Coach Thompson.I always respected Coach Thompson for taking a stand on many of the issues that faced College Athletics and also he played a very huge part in the rise of the Big East Conference and for that we all owe Coach Thompson a great deal of gratitude for that.RIP Coach Thompson.
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madgesiq92
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Post by madgesiq92 on Aug 31, 2020 6:38:16 GMT -5
RIP to a Legend. His influence on the game and society will live forever.
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Thomas
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Post by Thomas on Aug 31, 2020 6:50:42 GMT -5
Rest in Peace to Coach John Thompson Jr., he had a HUGE impact both on and off the court!!
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the_way
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Post by the_way on Aug 31, 2020 6:56:24 GMT -5
RIP
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757hoyafan
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Post by 757hoyafan on Aug 31, 2020 7:00:01 GMT -5
Wow!!! RIP, coach!!
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prhoya
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Post by prhoya on Aug 31, 2020 7:02:26 GMT -5
Rest in peace.
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SirSaxa
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Post by SirSaxa on Aug 31, 2020 7:14:05 GMT -5
Sad day for Hoya Hoops, college basketball and beyond.
Quite a list of accomplishments.
Undoubtedly we will start hearing from some of his best players including the HOFers.
So glad he was one of ours. Built Hoya hoops far higher than anyone ever anticipated when he was hired.
RIP coach.
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Post by centercourt400s on Aug 31, 2020 7:20:09 GMT -5
A great man, a role model for everyone. We were lucky to have his influence in our lives.
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Post by hoyadestroya on Aug 31, 2020 7:21:23 GMT -5
Wasn't expecting to see this today. What a great coach and leader, will be missed!
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