R.I.P. Coach Robichaux

[basinbear]

"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

I can't say it better than that

[basinbear]

Blown away by this terrible news! Our thoughts & prayers are with Y’all! Fantastic Coach, a better Man.

Many thanks...

[ZoomZoom]

Tony is enjoying ultimate healing in the presence of his (and our's) Lord and Savior. Tony walked the talk.

God's grace and blessings will continue for those left behind through the lives he touched.

[cb089]

It's hard to imagine UL baseball without Coach Robe. There was always going to be a time that brought life after Robe for Cajuns baseball but not like this. I never got the chance to meet Coach like many of you but even I feel an emptiness when I think about baseball without him around. We owe him a great debt of gratitude for everything that he invested into our program, university and community. May his legacy never be forgotten.

[TheRealZeebart]

We are stunned and saddened by the news over here. My condolences to Coach Rob's family and to all the Ragin Cajun fan.

Doc

Thanks Doc. I hope you guys are doing well..

Z

[TheRealZeebart]

Blown away by this terrible news! Our thoughts & prayers are with Y’all! Fantastic Coach, a better Man.

Appreciate the thoughts and prayers, BD.

Z

[TheRealZeebart]

Just saw this on a news feed, no words. His legacy will forever be on the university and the state of Louisiana. Very sad day.

Thanks CCD

Z

[LsuULfan]

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

[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.