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RIP George Welsh

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by Moderator1, Jan 4, 2019.

  1. Moderator1

    Moderator1 Moderator Staff Member

    Moderator1, Jan 4, 2019
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  2. Cosmo

    Cosmo Well-Known Member

    I'm a Hokie, but I grew up following the Hoos when they were at the peak, including that run to No. 1. Always seemed like a class act. RIP.
     
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  3. Big Circus

    Big Circus Well-Known Member

    Arguably the most important figure in UVA sports history. He's up there with Bill Snyder in terms of turning football laughingstocks into (while he was there, at least) consistent winners.

    Fun fact: His son designed the V-sabres logo still in use at UVA.
     
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  4. NNDman

    NNDman Active Member

    Outstanding coach
     
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  5. Michael_ Gee

    Michael_ Gee Well-Known Member

    To win consistently at both Navy and UVa Welsh had to be even better than outstanding IMO.
     
    Michael_ Gee, Jan 4, 2019
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  6. The Big Ragu

    The Big Ragu Moderator Staff Member

    He was an outstanding football coach, obviously, and a really impressive person beside that. But he was super quiet, and not the type to boast or put the spotlight on himself. He would have been successful anywhere you put him. Just a hard working, smart football coach who tried to do things without taking short cuts. His ex-players, almost across the board, really genuinely respected him.

    RIP.
     
    The Big Ragu, Jan 4, 2019
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