OT: RIP Jerry Martin

[SAMCRO]

I learned last night that former UConn S&C guru, Coach Jerry Martin, passed away yesterday. Thoughts and prayers to him and his loved ones. Jerry was a big part of UConn's early success, and played a pivotal role in not only the development and maturation of hundred and hundred of UConn athletes (those who went pro, and those who did not, but were better off and healthier for knowing him), but he was also the mastermind behind the design of UConn's current state of the art training facilities.
RIP coach, you will be missed.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Very sad news. He was a good man, may he rest in peace.

 

[ktuck911]

Sad news indeed. RIP Coach Martin

 

[huskypantz]

RIP Coach, you'll be missed.

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

He got an unfair deal here when the S&C program went to pot. Wasn't his fault at all.

Very sad to hear.

 

[huskymedic]

edit add:

tyvonbranch7:47am via Twitter for iPhone
RIP to the legendary Coach Martin, who taught all of us young UConn athletes the importance of discipline and hard work

Andrew_Opoku_8:27am via Twitter for iPhone
RIP Coach Jerry Martin. One of the best strength Coaches nationally known and even a better human begin . My condolences to the Family .SMH!

hi_its_Emmanuel9:24am via Twitter for iPhone
Very sad to hear about Coach Martin passing away this morning. Thank you @TBalt for your post and how well written it was. RIP Coach

KashifMoore11:20am via Echofon
Rest in Peace Coach Martin you helped turn us into men physically and mentally, a great man and Uconn legend! #Uconnstrength

 

[FDNY99]

Rest in peace Coach. The stories my friends have told me about Jerry Martin when they played at UCONN are ones that legends are made of.

 

[sdhusky]

God bless

 

[huskymedic]

MrNapTown51 4:24pm via Twitter for iPad
Really hurts losing a coach like that man. I know he's home and in peace now tho. Absolutely great man and great coach. Unmatchable Passion

DariusJButler4:39pm via Echofon
. @UConnFootball lost a legend today. RIP Coach Martin. You will be missed.

Thedthomas644:34pm via Twitter for Android
RIP Coach Jerry Martin you will truly be missed! Never would've made it if it wasn't for You! #UConn #UConnNation

 

[Carl Spackler]

Those that knew him well have said that he never said a word or showed any sign of the pain he had to be going through, and it came as a huge surprise the extent of what he had when he couldn't go any more. Lots of UCONN players learned to be physically and mentally strong from him. Good man and will be missed. I hope something gets on the wall somewhere in the facilities. Martin Strong.

 

[Kgun7]

RIP Coach Martin ... you will be missed.

 

[huskymedic]

CoachAMuellerNov 26, 1:12pm via Twitter for iPhone
There was nobody tougher than Coach Martin. Truly lived for his players. Thanks for everything Coach.#UConnStrength

 

[noeynox]

National Strength coach of the year one year if I wasn't mistaken. I remember him talking about Zach Hurd as the prototype kid UConn recruited and built up. RIP.

 

[huskymedic]

TheFatWhiteGuyNov 29, 10:21pm via Twitter for iPhone
Coach Martin taught us how to not just set a goal but also achieve it. I am a better man because of his efforts-for/belief-in me

 

[huskymedic]

NHRJimFuller9:36am via TweetDeck
Death of former strength coach Jerry Martin leaves veteran #UConn football players with heavy hearts
http://runwayramblings.blogspot.com/2015/12/uconn-players-had-fond-memories-of.html