I was a manager for the Central team in the early 80's, so I worked for Coach Schipper (boy, did I work!).  He was also a family friend.  When I heard this morning that he had passed away, I immediately thought back to a phone call I received from him just a few weeks ago.  He had agreed to take on the fundraising campaign for the new stadium.  He wasn't kidding when he said he wouldn't be satisified unless there was 100% participation from all affiliated with the football program over the years.  However, the phone call was more than a fundraising pitch.....we also caught up on what has happened over the years, and he was still the same Coach Schipper.....genuine and caring about all those around him.

We lost a giant  of a person, folks.