Coach (1986-98) Nelson Stokley

[Cajun90]

Just saw a scroll across the bottom of ESPN noting Coach Stokley's passing. Caught the last part mentioning he had coached Mitchell and obviously Brandon. I think it significant and a big tribute that they noted his passing.

Got me to thinking about our days in the Big West conference. We dominated those guys for three years. To the point they voted us out of the conference without the dignity of a phone call to let us know.

Opposing schools can run their mouths and they refuse to play us because they are afraid. Just doesn't look good to the fans and alumni to be beaten by us. We are different. People like Coach Stokley and other coaches, athletes, and fans have fought, coached, played and supported beyond expectations to make us the "little" school to fear.

Here is hoping that all those that follow can take a part of what he stood for and make it even better.

[snote]

_ Coach Stokley's Arrangements:

Visitation: Monday 3-9pm Martin & Castille Funeral Home southside location next to STM

Visitation: Tuesday 8-9:15am

Memorial Service: Tuesday 10am St. John Cathedral

Burial Woodlawn Cemetery Crowley

Open to the public, Coach would have loved to see all of his fans. _

good deal, thanks for update

[Rebel02]

LAFAYETTE - A Celebration of Life will be held in the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Lafayette, at 10 a.m., on Tuesday, June 8, 2010, for Nelson Ray "Coach" Stokley, 66, who died peacefully amongst family on June 5, 2010.

Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Crowley, La.

Reverend Monsignor Keith J. DeRouen, Rector of Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Lafayette, will conduct the service. Lectors will be Katherine Kirsch and Colleen Ottinger. Eulogist will be Preston Guidry.

Coach's obituary

[CajunNation]

R.I.P. Coach.

Nelson still is the best football coach this university has ever seen.

This man got us over the hump, then was knocked back down by his own administration.

Something at this university should be named after him.

I'm thinking STOKELY FIELD, and if we get corporate sponsorship at some later date we could reference it like this:

Welcome to Tabacso Stadium, home of Stokeley Field........

[barisaxman]

Condolences to Coach Stokely's family. Thanks, Coach for the GREAT memories!!

[Turbine]

R.I.P. Coach.

Nelson still is the best football coach this university has ever seen.

This man got us over the hump, then was knocked back down by his own administration.

Something at this university should be named after him.

I'm thinking STOKELY FIELD, and if we get corporate sponsorship at some later date we could reference it like this:

Welcome to Tabacso Stadium, home of Stokeley Field........

Well I do think it is time to think marketing and quit naming buildings after donors and fans and go back/start naming venues after well known players and coaches.

jmo

igeaux.mobi

[NewsCopy]

The Ragin' Cajuns are saddened to learn of the loss of former head football coach and athletic director Nelson Stokley, who passed on Saturday. Stokley led the Cajuns for 13 seasons from 1986-98 and ranks second on the school's all-time coaching ...

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LAFAYETTE — Funeral services for former LSU quarterback and Louisiana-Lafayette coach Nelson Stokley will begin at 10 a.m. today in the Cathedral of St. John. Stokley died Saturday at 66 after a lengthy illness. Stokley played quarterback for LSU ...

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[GetTheFacts1st]

_ Well I do think it is time to think marketing and quit naming buildings after donors and fans and go back/start naming venues after well known players and coaches.

jmo

igeaux.mobi _

That makes too much sense. Today, however, it's the greedy attitude about what can you do for me with your pocketbook (the almighty dollar).

On an unrelated note, it's ironic that Nelson will be buried next to Bayou Bend. I played many a round with him there. Good guys wear white hats and he wore many. May he rest in peace.

[NewsCopy]

LAFAYETTE — Nelson Stokley was remembered Tuesday during a ceremony as an affable and successful coach who was well-liked and respected by his former University of Louisiana players and assistants.

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Nelson Stokley was led into St. John's Cathedral by a phalanx of his former players and assistant coaches on Tuesday as family and friends remembered a life lived in and near the athletic arena. Stokley, the head ...

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[GetTheFacts1st]

This says it all about Nelson ---- this came from a former player
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Damon Mason
City: Conyers
State/Province: Georgia
Home Phone: 504 717 9554
Email Address: damonmason9@gmail.com

Coach, I thank God for you Coach Stokley! God used you to give me the opportunity that know other person was willing to give me and that was to pursue my dream of playing college football! You took a chance on a person like me and help me to become the man and the player that I am to this very day! I will never forget you, Coach, and how important you were in my life! You took care of me in more ways than one for 5 years of my collegiate life and once again I want to say, Thank You, from the bottom of my heart! Rest In Peace Coach Stokley, with much Love and Respect.

Damon M. Mason #9