OT: RIP Walt Sweeney

[alibrat66]

I was shocked today when I read of Walt's passing. We were friends at SU and worked construction together one summer, when he was a member of some of the greatest teams in Orange football history. He was a multi-year all-pro, who never got his due: he should be in the Hall of Fame.

We met up again in San Diego and, later, Lake Tahoe, where we both lived. He was a good friend and would do about anything for you. He never ever let life defeat him; when he picked himself up, it was always with a smile and a sense of humor.

SU lost a good one in Walt.

 

[sutomcat]

I was shocked today when I read of Walt's passing. We were friends at SU and worked construction together one summer, when he was a member of some of the greatest teams in Orange football history. He was a multi-year all-pro, who never got his due: he should be in the Hall of Fame.

We met up again in San Diego and, later, Lake Tahoe, where we both lived. He was a good friend and would do about anything for you. He never ever let life defeat him; when he picked himself up, it was always with a smile and a sense of humor.

SU lost a good one in Walt.

Walt belongs in the Hall of Fame. OE and I will not rest until he gets there.

 

[alibrat66]

Walt belongs in the Hall of Fame. OE and I will not rest until he gets there.

Count me in to help in anyway I can.

 

[thebigeast44]

My uncle played football with Walt at SU. My Dad told me at the SU game on Monday, that back in the day some jerk flicked a cigarette through my uncle's car window that hit his future wife in the face. Both my uncle and Walt got out of the car and proceeded to teach the guy I assume a very memorable lesson! Rest in peace Walt.