R.I.P. Coach Robichaux

[Cajun90]

He was a molder of men, a deeply religious person who took more satisfaction in preparing college-aged kids for life — faith, fatherhood, fortitude — than he did in low ERAs and high batting averages.

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Give credit where due. Buckley did an excellent job on this article.

[ZoomZoom]

Tough few days for Lucroy. Lost his mentor and a teammate days apart.

[CajunT]

"Nowhere in the bible does it say how to be a great baseball player. But it's pretty clear what kind of man you should become." Coach Tony Robichaux

Coach Robe is more than a coach, he has been the moral compass for the university for 25 years and a role model for both players, fans and our community. His players graduate and become outstanding men in our communities, fathers, husbands, brothers and yes men of God.

We are only a couple of years apart in age, but Coach has been a mentor and a friend. The word "coach" can mean so many things to different people. A hundred years ago coach was a stagecoach. Think about it, is a coach much different today? He takes the team and puts it on his back and carries them on their journey.

He ranks up with the greatest men I ever knew. Rest in peace coach, you always had time for a picture, you were the last one to leave the stadium and the clubhouse. You were more than a Coach to me, you were a friend & mentor. #RIPCoachRobe #GeauxCajuns I love you!

"We teach our kids to use the game of baseball, not the game use them." Coach Tony Robichaux

Amen Brother! It's been a very difficult day.

[CajunAlum10]

I'm still in shock. Just sick. Coach, your legacy will live on forever. RIP Sir.

[Oiler]

What a horribly sad day for all of us. RIP coach Robe.

[DieHard1280]

This hurts.

Rest in peace Coach Robe. God's work was done on this earth, I can only guess.

My prayers go out to his family as well.

[axg8750]

This afternoon listening to 1420 is gut wrenching. Amazing hearing how many lives this one man touched during his 57 years on earth.

[CajunJeaux]

This afternoon listening to 1420 is gut wrenching. Amazing hearing how many lives this one man touched during his 57 years on earth.

And a fraction of the discussion is baseball related...wow

[TheRealZeebart]

Very sad and shocking. What a loss on so many levels. Condolences to the Robichaux family and all Cajun fans

Thanks T-nom.

Z

[axg8750]

Have never been this shook up about losing someone I have never met. I can’t imagine what his family, friend and players (former and current) are going through.