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hail2skins
04-04-2007, 08:02 AM
Eddie Robinson died at the age of 88 yesterday. A lot of you may not know about him but he is a legend in the college football ranks

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2825016

Rest In Peace Eddie

CarMike
04-04-2007, 08:31 AM
Sad indeed! RIP Mr. Robinson.

BurgundyNGold
04-04-2007, 11:17 AM
This man was a pioneer in college football. He's the guy who opened the door to make it possible for black coaches -- in football, basketball, whatever -- to get their shot. He started it all and a was character guy to boot.

RIP, Eddie.

Dolla Bill
04-04-2007, 11:25 AM
Responsible for over 200 NFL players. That's incredible. RIP Eddie.

CarMike
04-04-2007, 11:27 AM
possibly the best college coach ever. Grambling was a powerhouse back in the day.

Theisman's Leg
04-04-2007, 07:22 PM
RIP. He was a good man.

WarEagle
04-04-2007, 10:31 PM
I can't imagine the numerous indignities he suffered on his many road trips around the South during those early years. He was a great man. RIP.

urobm
04-04-2007, 11:21 PM
A great man and coach. RIP Eddie

TonyStewart
04-04-2007, 11:53 PM
He is surely in a greater place... what an amazing human being!!!
RIP Eddie

LadyNRedskinsfan
04-05-2007, 12:09 AM
:( :(RIP coach robinson.

LATrueRedskin
04-05-2007, 12:12 AM
A very good man indeed, and helped a lot of young men during his lifetime. May he RIP.

smoak
04-05-2007, 06:19 AM
Hearing Doug Williams talk about him was really moving. My heart goes out to the friends and family of Mr. Robinson.

Patrick
04-05-2007, 06:32 AM
Thank you Coach Robinson for all your contributions to the college game and for producing so many quality young men - You were a great coach as well as a great teacher of life. ........ RIP