OT - Rick Majerus has passed away

[CHShawk]

Died of heart failure. He resigned from Saint Louis a few weeks ago after being on medical leave.

R.I.P.

 

[Scorpio79]

Dude was a pretty good coach. He was an Al McGuire disciple, wasn't he?

 

[pacoyal]

Sorry to hear that indeed. Good man from all accounts I've heard.

 

[MeatMan]

what?!?! wow.

there was a time there when i thought he might end up here.

 

[Tmoney12]

what?!?! wow.

there was a time there when i thought he might end up here.

There was a time when I hoped he would end up here. Never forget Keith Van Horn, Andre Miller and Michael Doleac. What a squad

 

[INTIMIDATORHawk]

This is really sad news. Was a great coach. He had some great teams.

 

[busabus114]

That's too bad, big loss for the game

When I lived in Iowa City there was one afternoon where everyone believed the following rumor: Majerus was coming to IC, he was going to live at the Sheraton (he lived in hotels) and he was going to be a spokesman for Pancheros. I miss all the great rumors from living in IC

 

[Tmoney12]

That's too bad, big loss for the game

When I lived in Iowa City there was one afternoon where everyone believed the following rumor: Majerus was coming to IC, he was going to live at the Sheraton (he lived in hotels) and he was going to be a spokesman for Pancheros. I miss all the great rumors from living in IC

I believe all of this was almost true.. except for the Panchero's thing.

 

[BigD]

Rest in peace Rick.

 

[FalseMirage]

He had a great basketball mind.

 

[hawkdrummer1]

Pure Coach. RIP Rick

 

[MisterLucky]

Majerus was a heckuva coach and an interesting and entertaining man. Unfortunately, he was also a bit of a glutton who lived in hotels and ate all of his meals in restaurants. He had been battling health problems for years and finally succumbed to his lifestyle. He would have been a fan favorite here, but I'm glad we didn't hire him.

 

[docholihawk]

R.I.P. Coach Majerus. I also was one who was hoping he was coming to Iowa. Great basketball coach.

 

[woodyk1]

Dude was a pretty good coach. He was an Al McGuire disciple, wasn't he?

Yes, he was. This story about McGwire is by Majerus.

USATODAY.com - McGuire lived life to its fullest

 

[gohawkz]

I had never heard about the living in hotels. Anyone know why he did that?

 

[HawkeyeShane]

I had never heard about the living in hotels. Anyone know why he did that?

Not sure GoHawkz...maybe he just didn't like feeling alone and hotels always have people around?

Rest in peace, Coach.

 

[linus19]

He was a great coach and a real character. I, too, was hoping he would end up here, but I think the health concerns about his heart were a factor even then.


RIP Coach Majerus, you will be missed.

 

[Tskinner]

Thoughts and prayers to the great coach. He no doubt changed the lives of many young men.

 

[Herkyalert]

I remember when the rumor popped up that Majerus was interested in the Iowa job when Alford left and how excited I was for a night.

He's was a great coach and sounded like an even better person. Sad news indeed.

 

[Malachiman]

I even liked him more as a commentator. RIP..