Sad News re: Dr. Rick

[PonyTime]

Cox professor and passionate Mustang Fan unexpectedly passed away this past weekend. He cared deeply about SMU and making SMU a better place (see his recent comments in the Plano Campus thread below). He served on University Athletic committees at SMU and was an advocate for the Student Athletes.

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/dallas-tx/richard-briesch-7816224

IMO - We could use quite a few more faculty at SMU like Dr. Rick.

A quick quote, which I agree 100% with, from one of his previous posts:

dr. rick wrote:
Sorry to double post.. One other thing... While college is about training minds, the experience of college is more than simply about education. Athletics and other activities (e.g., plays, internships, ...) also contribute to developing our young minds. Kids do select colleges based upon the experience, which is why spirit and football are so important. Go Ponys.

[Julian Grendel]

Wow, sad to hear. I enjoyed reading his posts. RIP

[deucetz]

I always looked forward to his posts and insight. My condolences to his family and friends.

[One Trick Pony]

RIP

[RGV Pony]

Agree. Could use more like dr rick. Godspeed.

[skyscraper]

Condolences.

[midwestpony]

Oh my goodness, so sad, he will be in my prayers.

[Greenwich Pony]

I am very sad to hear of this. My condolences to his family.

[Charleston Pony]

Sad news. Way too young

[ponyboy]

That's unbelievable. Really enjoyed the guy's posts.

[SoCal_Pony]

Very sad news indeed. Yes, at 58, he was too young, plus he was preceded in death by two brothers.

Condolences to his family.

[tristatecoog]

Whoa, very sad. Prayers for his boys and family. Insightful, passionate and obviously very smart guy.