R.I.P. Coach Robichaux

[RaginCajun77]

I received the news yesterday via notification from KATC. It was a punch to the gut. I've been concerned from the moment I heard they moved Coach Robichaux to Oschners in New Orleans.

I spent time listening to ESPN1420 and reading the outpouring of sympathy from coaches, athletes past and present, and the community for Coach Robichaux online. The magnitude of impact he had on the lives of others is truly amazing. But, at the end of the day, I imagine Coach Robichaux would just view it as answering his calling in life. Tony Robichaux, a man of faith, who approached life with care, compassion, and love for others, and was humble through it all. We can all learn from the way he lived his life. God Bless Coach Robichaux.

[shof]

Jay, thanks for yesterday's show.. This broadcast will go down as the best testament to a man in this parts ever !!!! AFter all I heard, I knew very little of the mans contribution to society at the end.

Concur. Caught the show as I was leaving work. Hadn’t seen any news from earlier and was initially caught off guard, thinking to myself for just a moment “why are they talking in past tense”, then realized, oh no, say it isn’t so!! I’ve only been able to follow UL Baseball from a distance having left Lafayette in 1980 for my Air Force career; but have always admired Coach Robe for the way he represented our university, and the obvious impact he has had on molding young men. His legacy will last a long, LONG time!
As a couple of you have already mentioned, my initial thought was about building and naming the clubhouse in his honor! Get er done!! 🙏🏻🤟

[ULvictory]

I’m hearing the wake will be at the Cajundome Convention Center this Sunday from 3-9 pm (rosary at 7)

Viewing (10 am-2 pm) and Funeral (2 pm) at Fatima Church on Monday

[Esqueleto]

There's a group that will be working on this.

Thanks for putting it up on the website for those that couldn't catch it live. I hope I can figure out a way to save it for future listening.

ETA: It would be nice if Turbine or 1420 created a permanent link to the audio and some of Coach Robe's more memorable Saturday morning interviews.

[Frenchie35]

I’m hearing the wake will be at the Cajundome Convention Center this Sunday from 3-9 pm (rosary at 7)

Viewing (10 am-2 pm) and Funeral (2 pm) at Fatima Church on Monday

Do you know who is in charge of the funeral?

[LouisianaB]

Hey Jay, thanks for answering my question about a potential book about Robe. Id love to read something about the man one day.

[Cajunsmike]

There's a group that will be working on this.

Hopefully information on how we can contribute to this effort can be shared on this forum. I am sure it will be on Twitter and Facebook as well.

[Esqueleto]

You never really know what you've got until it's gone. Rest well, Coach Robe!

[Cajunsmike]

Hey Jay, thanks for answering my question about a potential book about Robe. Id love to read something about the man one day.

I wonder if the academic folks at UL (maybe English department) can see about helping getting the book published.

[IberiaCajun]

I wonder if the academic folks at UL (maybe English department) can see about helping getting the book published.

The UL Press and the Center for Louisiana Studies.