Oklahoma State University Athletics
The World Remembers Coach Sutton
May 24, 2020 | Cowboy Basketball
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Tonight, we lost a legend.
— Cowboy Basketball (@OSUMBB) May 24, 2020
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I'll always remember Eddie Sutton as a good man, who cared about his players, got the best out of them and prepared them well for life after basketball. And I will always love him for being a ferocious, loyal friend. My full statement on his passing here: https://t.co/qkqYWwFNpe
— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) May 24, 2020
RIP to legendary basketball coach Eddie Sutton. The first coach to take four different teams to the NCAA Tournament, Sutton won 800 games and reached a Final Four in three different decades. A Naismith Hall of Famer. pic.twitter.com/re3f9VG6yT
— Jay Bilas (@JayBilas) May 24, 2020
So sorry & sad to just learn of the passing of HALL OF FAME COACH EDDIE SUTTON ! It was such a thrill for the family this yr to get the call that Eddie was finally voted into the HOF while living. May Eddie RIP @ESPN App https://t.co/steXjau2Et
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) May 24, 2020
I grew up going to games with my dad in Old Gallagher & listening to the Eddie Sutton postgame radio show on the way home. Eddie felt like a family member. Never have I seen a coach make an impact at halftime like him. If OSU got to half within reach — they were winning. Legend. pic.twitter.com/k5qkSNlDff
— Carson Cunningham (@KOCOCarson) May 24, 2020
Rest In Peace, Hall of Famer. ?@OSUMBB? pic.twitter.com/ZYhdNu2RyU
— Fran Fraschilla (@franfraschilla) May 24, 2020
#okstate is deeply saddened by the passing of Coach Eddie Sutton. A Hall of Fame Coach with more than 800 wins, he revived our historic basketball program and will always be revered and loved by the #CowboyFamily. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Sutton family. pic.twitter.com/gHA6NDVZoX
— Burns Hargis (@burnshargis) May 24, 2020
Eddie Sutton Changed Multiple Generations as the Greatest Teacher of Life who happened to use a Basketball ... He will always be My Coach pic.twitter.com/PX23LripXK
— Kyle Keller (@coach_keller12) May 24, 2020
We'll say a lot of things about Eddie Sutton's legacy in the coming days, weeks and months. But leading the emotional recovery of an entire state after the 2001 plane crash that killed 10 people affiliated with Oklahoma State basketball is something we don't discuss enough.
— Myron Medcalf (@MedcalfByESPN) May 24, 2020
Seeing reports Eddie Sutton passed away. In my dealings, he was first class all the way. Hope Steve, Sean and Scott and their families, plus all those who coached with him & played for him are getting through it OK. He was kind enough to send this after his coaching career ended. pic.twitter.com/doNdwXWSmP
— Jimmie Tramel (@JimmieTramel) May 24, 2020
Talked with former #OKState great Joey Graham about Eddie Sutton. Asked him how he will remember his former coach ... pic.twitter.com/WvNrRqNE9e
— Nate Feken (@TheGreat_Nate) May 24, 2020
So happy that Coach Eddie Sutton knew he was a Hall of Famer before he left. ??????#eddiesutton @OSUMBB https://t.co/I6zAZxgJFT
— Holly Rowe (@sportsiren) May 24, 2020
Official statement from the Sutton family. #RIP #HallofFamer pic.twitter.com/0xImBZtSb6
— CoachSuttonFilm (@eddiesuttonfilm) May 24, 2020
I love you coach ... Rest in heaven . pic.twitter.com/UQqyA3sEU9
— VWBACERTIFIED (@vicwilli) May 24, 2020
RIP Coach Eddie Sutton
— Sawyer Radler (@SawyerRadler) May 24, 2020
It's been awesome reliving & learning about some of your finest moments at Ark through @thehogpod. @sidneymoncrief_, @SlaterMoJoe & @CoachWilliams12 all spoke so high of you.
Just pulled this amazing moment after the upset of UNC in 1984 this past week. pic.twitter.com/dxUyBKSJVS
As a player and asst. coach under Eddie Sutton, we ALWAYS knew we would NEVER be out coached by the guy on the opposing bench. Thank you for everything coach. I love you... pic.twitter.com/UVb78ME9yl
— Jimmy Dykes (@CoachJimmyDykes) May 24, 2020
I've always admired Eddie Sutton from afar & it wasn't b/c of ??
— Jase William (@ThisIsJase) May 24, 2020
Our paths crossed back in STL - he took his grandson to a weekend of @Cardinals baseball & Mike Shannon (of course) was his guide
A Hall of Famer filled w/ genuine kindness that we should try to emulate every day pic.twitter.com/EbAT8BH0EL
What a week. Thank you for laying the foundation at Arkansas Eddie Sutton thank you what all you did for my father. The Triplets and the countless athletes and everyone else close to him you're in my prayers. Thank… https://t.co/PPEbXffIgG
— Ronnie Brewer (@RonnieBrewerJr) May 24, 2020
RIP HOF Coach Sutton. Incredible coach who impacted so many. He was bigger than wins and losses. It was the lives he changed. Prayer to the Sutton family and his former players. https://t.co/EJ7XzQzhgk
— Seth Greenberg (@SethOnHoops) May 24, 2020
In what would be his final trip to the University of Arkansas, I had the privilege to escort Coach Eddie Sutton and his son Steve to his see the ?Eddie Sutton @RazorbackMBB? practice gym. Was an emotional moment that I will remember for years to come. #RIP pic.twitter.com/ZxmXQftx9s
— Kevin Trainor (@KTHogs) May 24, 2020
Spent the morning learning a lot about Coach Eddie Sutton and his legacy through the lens of his former players. Here are some of my favorite anecdotes about Coach.
— Jourdan Black (@JourdanBlack) May 24, 2020
Part 1: @CoachJimmyDykes on practicing right after losing two games in Hawaii. pic.twitter.com/GMeu5XCQpi
Had the chance to chat with ESPN College Basketball analyst Bryndon Manzer who played for Eddie Sutton. As good as Sutton was as a coach, Manzer also told an awesome story about how Sutton tried make a giant impact on his players lives off the floor. #OKState pic.twitter.com/CtZFOsu3wE
— Dylan Buckingham (@DylanBuckingham) May 25, 2020
Thanks so much to @SlaterMoJoe for taking time this Sunday to speak about the life and career of Eddie Sutton.
— Hayden Balgavy (@HaydenBalgavy) May 24, 2020
We remember the Hall of Fame Razorback coach tonight on @THV11 pic.twitter.com/ahZ5uV3vdR
Eddie Sutton has passed away. He had a HOF career and touched many lives, including mine. He was always kind to me and my family when I was a young coach and we've stayed in touch throughout his life. He's going to be missed. RIP, my friend. He and his family are in my prayers. pic.twitter.com/JxoFliDvyx
— John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) May 24, 2020
Sad to hear of the passing of Eddie Sutton last night. A true legend that taught the 3 "Ds" - Discipline, Dedication & Defense. Sending condolences to the Sutton family. pic.twitter.com/WApfVToX6C
— Eric Musselman (@EricPMusselman) May 24, 2020
"He made me understand that it's not all about basketball. It's about life."#LetsWork I #GoPokes pic.twitter.com/2vMFGw6cEF
— Cowboy Basketball (@OSUMBB) May 24, 2020
Eddie Sutton, one of the more accomplished coaches in college basketball history, died on Saturday at 84 - The kindest Big-Timer I've ever covered. He and his family all so nice. RIP! https://t.co/Ucb8nQSqAM #Eddiesutton #osu #Oklahoma pic.twitter.com/SfzPQRITS4
— Mike Simons (@mikesimonsphoto) May 24, 2020
Seems like just a few days ago we were celebrating the news that Coach Eddie Sutton had been elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame. Now this very sad news of his passing. So grateful I had a chance to get to know him & his family. Thinking about Steve, Sean & Scott. RIP Coach
— Joe Castiglione (@soonerad) May 24, 2020
Eddie Sutton was a fascinating and complicated person. He also was an unbelievable teacher of the game of basketball. I was fortunate and lucky to have learned from him. Grateful.
— Rex Chapman???? (@RexChapman) May 24, 2020
Hall. Of. Famer.
Thanks, Coach Ed.
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To the man that gave me two of the best years of my life. I will forever be grateful to he and his entire family. #RIPCoachSutton #AlwaysALegend
— Tony Allen (@aa000G9) May 24, 2020
Loved hearing former Eddie Sutton players @BMont30, @JoeA35 & @GottliebShow reminisce about Coach on our Zoom call today. Family is bigger than basketball. Touching story from Brian Montonati. Joe Adkins comes in strong with the laughs! https://t.co/o1jGxI5QNC #RIPEddie #okstate pic.twitter.com/o85R2ierNv
— Nathan Thompson (@NathanDThompson) May 24, 2020
Rewind to @a_RiLeY10's rookie season in the WNBA and her first trip back to Oklahoma. Coach Sutton and his famous scowl made sure to be front row. RIP, Coach. #okstate pic.twitter.com/8ZnSVZY3Uw
— Cowgirl Basketball (@OSUWBB) May 24, 2020
RIP to the Legend Eddie Sutton??
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) May 24, 2020
We honor the legacy of Coach Eddie Sutton and the impact he had on the game of basketball. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and the entire Cowboy Nation. pic.twitter.com/rLr2cTrPCG
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) May 24, 2020
One of the coolest things from that week was Coach Sutton coming to the Scarlet course to watch us chase our championship. RIP Coach!! https://t.co/YArbBUVASU
— Alan Bratton (@OSUBratton) May 24, 2020
We join the basketball community in celebrating the life of legendary coach Eddie Sutton.
— NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) May 24, 2020
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R.I.P Coach Eddie Sutton????
— Jawun Evans (@j3vans1_) May 24, 2020
It was a privilege to pick his brain and learn from a Hall of Famer. Coach Sutton always found time to support our program and I have always had a great admiration for the way he changed lives and impacted young people. https://t.co/ofUj4A654j
— Jim Littell (@Coach_Littell) May 24, 2020
