The Sports World Remembers Stuart Scott
By Mike Cardillo
Stuart Scott passed away Sunday morning at the age of 49 after a long fight with cancer. Condolences poured out across the sports world on social media. From active players like Russell Wilson to colleagues like Cris Carter, the remembrances were universally warm and positive.
Rip @StuartScott. You did it right, @SportsCenter will never be the same. #GoneButNeverForgotten
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) January 4, 2015
#StuartScottSayings changed the game #BOOYAH #donthatetheplayerhatethegame R.I.P to a sportscasting Legend
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) January 4, 2015
Stuart wasn't covering heroes & champions, it was the other way around. Thinking of my friend & his daughters.
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) January 4, 2015
The only interview that mattered was the Stuart Scott interview on the last day of the NBA season #RIPStuartScott pic.twitter.com/5ZdDoKz3HG
— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) January 4, 2015
Stuart Scott was a man of incredible strength, courage & talent. He has have forever changed the world of sports broadcasting. Prayers up ?
— grant hill (@realgranthill33) January 4, 2015
Stuart Scott was a great man and always so kind. An inspiration to so many, taken from us far too soon. Rest in Peace Stuart.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) January 4, 2015
Farewell, Stuart Scott. Wishing you an eternity of fairways and greens pic.twitter.com/Kjc4bwM0UA
— J.A. Adande (@jadande) January 4, 2015
Boo Yah. RIP, Stuart Scott. Stu filled the world with positive energy. He built bridges.
— Jason Whitlock (@WhitlockJason) January 4, 2015
RIP Stuart Scott you will be missed. There will never be another. #BooYah
— Cris Carter (@criscarter80) January 4, 2015
No words...Stuart Scott rest in peace..you will be missed
— Erin Andrews (@ErinAndrews) January 4, 2015
Some things are just so unfair. Rest in peace, Stuart Scott.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) January 4, 2015
Oh what a tough morning to learn of Stuart Scott's death at 49. Fought an epic battle. In many ways he was the heart and soul of ESPN. #RIP
— Dan Rafael (@danrafaelespn) January 4, 2015
Bro text me to ask about Stuart Scott passing...turned on TV to see it's true. Son asked me what happened...words couldn't come out. RIP STU
— Desmond Howard (@DesmondHoward) January 4, 2015
The great Stuart Scott will be missed. He was a legend who revolutionized sports broadcasting. But even more, he was a great man and father.
— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) January 4, 2015
Stuart Scott furthered the love of sport for untold numbers of people and he was an inspiration while fighting a despicable foe. RIP.
— Chris Burke (@ChrisBurkeNFL) January 4, 2015
RIP Stuart Scott. Was an honor to meet you and watch you on @SportsCenter growing up. You will be missed.
— Chandler Parsons (@ChandlerParsons) January 4, 2015
May your strong and beautiful soul rest in peace. #RIPStuartScott pic.twitter.com/xQVqrnyAoQ
— Sydney Leroux Dwyer (@sydneyleroux) January 4, 2015
RIP Stuart Scott. Like many, I always enjoyed your enthusiasm & passion for life & sport. #Booyah http://t.co/FzCY3cjFB9
— Jeremy Guthrie (@TheRealJGuts) January 4, 2015
Awful, horrible news about passing of Stuart Scott. Great broadcaster, better person. Very kind to me when I 1st started. Really upset. RIP.
— Matthew Berry (@MatthewBerryTMR) January 4, 2015
The sports world lost another great one today. Stuart Scott, you were an inspiration to all of us. You'll be greatly missed. #RIPStuartScott
— Mike Trout (@MikeTrout) January 4, 2015
Devastating news about Stuart Scott. Just a terrific guy and colleague. I'm so sorry for his family.
— T.J. Quinn (@TJQuinnESPN) January 4, 2015
I'm not sure who would make up the Mt . Rushmore of ESPN anchors but I know Stu would be one of them
— Karl Ravech (@karlravechespn) January 4, 2015
His catchphrases were some of the first I really remember as a kid, but him fighting cancer was inspiring. What a legend.
— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) January 4, 2015
RIP Stuart Scott.
RIP Stuart Scott. Going to miss your enthusiasm and kind soul. You were definitely one of the good guys. Sad day. pic.twitter.com/vhySBL5ZA8
— Donté Stallworth (@DonteStallworth) January 4, 2015
All these tweets are just a sampling of the out-pouring of remembrances of Scott, who clearly impacted countless people whether in person or through the medium of television. RIP.