San Jose Bills Fan Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Anyways, sorry to go off on Ralph at Lou Saban's passing. I was angry at Ralph that Lou wasn't properly appreciated. Agreed it should be on a different thread. RIP Lou. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im4bflo Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 RIP Coach SABAN It's so sad he passed before this 50th Ann. season. THANKS Coach! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsCelticsAngelsBama Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 I lost a part of my childhood (Born in 1960) with his passing. R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bufcomments Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 RIP Mr. Lou Saban How is he NOT on the Wall of Fame ? Coach of our only 2 championships.....was a true leader of men If he was coaching these teams the last few years we would have made the playoffs for sure Ralph do the right thing and put him on the Wall He Deserves to be there no doubt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 RIP Lou. But I will support Ralph here, no quitters on the Wall, sorry Lou, Cookie, and Ruben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In space no one can hear Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 George Steinbrenner weighs on on Sabans death TAMPA, Fla. -- Yankees principal owner and chairperson George M. Steinbrenner reflected Sunday on the passing of Lou Saban, saying that the former NFL and college football coach directly influenced his own life. Saban's career spanned five decades and dozens of jobs, including a stint as the president of the Yankees in 1981 and 1982. He died Sunday at his home in North Myrtle Beach, S.C., and was 87. "My friendship with Lou goes back to 1948, when we were both involved in a youth track and field program in Cleveland," Steinbrenner said in a statement released by the Yankees. "He has been my friend and mentor for over 50 years, and one of the people who helped shape my life. Lou was tough and disciplined, and he earned all the respect and recognition that came his way. He spent a lifetime leading, teaching and inspiring, and took great satisfaction in making the lives around him better." Saban played football at Indiana University and for the Cleveland Browns of the NFL before serving as the head coach of the Boston Patriots, Buffalo Bills and Denver Broncos of the American Football League. His lengthy career also included service as the head coach at numerous colleges, including Northwestern, Maryland, Miami and Army. "This is a tremendous loss to me personally, and I extend my deepest condolences to his wife, Joyce, and the entire Saban family," Steinbrenner said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 A part of me passes with this news. I hope the BIlls acknowledge him with -yet another- uni patch this year. R.I.P, Sweet Lou! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowery4 Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 rip Coach Lou. Prayers and condolenses to your family. You are my 50th year aniversery team coach always were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manateefan Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 God bless and condolences to the family. He did help and lead Buffao to a championship (AFL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdelma Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 RIP Lou. But I will support Ralph here, no quitters on the Wall, sorry Lou, Cookie, and Ruben. Why is Pat McGroder on the wall? Ralph's drinking buddy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajflutie Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I don't want to sound cold or anything, but i'm not too sure how some people can call this "sad" or "tragic" Maybe it's because I work in the medical field and I see things that are TRULY tragic and sad. But a man who lives 87 good years, doing what he loved at the highest level possible, and being healthy enough to do it into his 80's? That my friends, is called "winning the life lottery". Obviously condolences for those who loved him, but trust me: There's no reason to feel sad for Lou Saban. I'd take his life in a heartbeat. all 87 amazing years. Cheers to you Lou. I hesitated to post similar thoughts, but totally agree. I was at the Championship Game in 1964, with my Dad, Granddad and Uncles. They each lived a nice long life, and most of them are gone now. Some year, I had hoped to take my son, Alex to a Bill's Championship game. But this will not happen because AJ became a victim of childhood cancer. He left us on January 5, 2008 at the age of 14-3/4. About a week after he and I watched the Bills for the last time, against the Eagles. Him in his Lynch jersey. I tell you this for a couple reasons. #1 - Parents are not aware that childhood cancer is the #1 killer disease of all kids under 20. Chances are 1 in 300 of a child developing cancer before age 20. Yet funding and awareness is woefully inadequate. I've become an advocate for awareness and funding, based on a talk AJ and I had. Can you imagine hearing this question from your kid..."Dad, what's hospice?" #2 - Now THAT's sad. RIP Lou...you just got yourself a fast little receiver, with good hands, that just LOVED the Bills. PS - If you can, take two minutes and read this and support childhood cancer awareness here. Thanks guys, AJs Dad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Chuck Pollock, the only print reporter still on the beat who covered Saban, weighs in with some "inside stuff." POLLOCK: Lou’s death stirs up the memories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Other than Chuck, I believe Ed Kilgore is the only other journalist from the Saban 2.0 era still on the job. His take: Lou Saban Did It His Way The Bills started the '76 season 2-3 and were getting ready to play a home game against the Baltimore Colts, and even though it was early in the season, it was a huge game, because it was a division game, and a win would put the Bills right back in the thick of things. That Friday, Lou walked into Ralph C. Wilson's office and said "I quit". Keep in mind, this wasn't the FIRST time Saban had quit on Ralph, and maybe it's a coincidence Lou still isn't on the Bills Wall of Fame, but we'll leave that for you to decide. Think most of us already have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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