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Post by BitterOldDude on Oct 22, 2019 6:56:54 GMT -5
OK, quick Mike story. He had just arrived at Minnesota, and I was working at the MVI camp at Macalester. Several of the coaches were current U of M players who were worried about meeting him. The night the camp ended the staff went out for a beer, I was sitting across from a sophomore outside named Sarah Pearman. Suddenly Mike appeared in the restaurant, and sat in an empty seat next to me. Sarah had been drinking a beer, and as Mike and I chatted (I had met him before), she slowly pushed her beer towards me, so it would appear that she wasn’t drinking.
After a while, Mike looked quizzically at me and said, ‘So Bob, do you always drink 2 beers at the same time?’ And then he turned to Sarah and smiled.
I still laugh thinking about how uncomfortable she was.
Like everybody else here, Mike is in my thoughts.
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Post by vballfreak808 on Oct 22, 2019 7:35:48 GMT -5
Sad to hear about his passing last night. Have heard such great things about this man and his impact as a person in the volleyball community and the world.
Prayers go out to his family
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Post by andrewwmic on Oct 22, 2019 7:44:41 GMT -5
So sad to hear about his passing last night.
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Post by rainbowbadger on Oct 22, 2019 7:47:19 GMT -5
Condolences to our Gopher and Illini family.
May his memory be a blessing.
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Post by Phaedrus on Oct 22, 2019 7:51:56 GMT -5
Kathy Deboer's tweet about Coach Hebert's passing.
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Post by Del Bocavista on Oct 22, 2019 8:18:49 GMT -5
Great man, great life. Condolences to all who knew him.
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Post by Wiswell on Oct 22, 2019 8:30:30 GMT -5
No tweet outs yet from Minnesota vb.
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Post by lovebugsm on Oct 22, 2019 8:34:59 GMT -5
Kelly Sheffield has put out a nice tweet. Very respectful.
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Post by VolleyballMag on Oct 22, 2019 8:46:25 GMT -5
Sorry to hear about Mike. We are putting together a story. If anyone has a good anecdote, perhaps a photo, or something about him to share, please email me at lee@volleyballmag.com. We appreciate it.
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Post by lovebugsm on Oct 22, 2019 8:51:32 GMT -5
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Post by VolleyballFella on Oct 22, 2019 8:52:07 GMT -5
So sorry. My condolences.
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Post by madonna on Oct 22, 2019 8:56:15 GMT -5
So several years ago I was sending out tons and tons of friend invites on Facebook. I sent them out to players, coaches, mostly. Some accepted, while others must have declined. Coach Hebert was one of those that accepted. Then about a year or two later, I get a friend invite from him. I don't know how he was removed in the first place, but Coach Hebert showed me such thoughtfulness by sending me that friend invite.
Sending positive vibes, your way, Coach!
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Post by trainermch on Oct 22, 2019 9:08:57 GMT -5
Kelly Sheffield has put out a nice tweet. Very respectful.
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Post by Phaedrus on Oct 22, 2019 10:13:51 GMT -5
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Post by azvb on Oct 22, 2019 11:14:03 GMT -5
This thread is such a great tribute. I never met the man, but feel like I know him better thanks to your stories. Thank you. I’m sorry you all lost such a great friend. I know I, and all of you can only hope we leave such a positive impact on those around us.
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