RIP Jim Wacker

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RIP Jim Wacker

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Died today of cancer. While he wasn't your prototypical NCAA coach, I always loved his enthusiasm and colorful spirit he brought to the old SWC. Raise a glass for an old frog today.
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I second that. He brought a refreshing friendliness and enthusiasm to the game. He was always fun to listen to.
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Sad to hear that...he was one of a kind. He always gave an intertaining interview and brought a smile to people's faces.
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A sad day indeed. Coach Wacker was a great man.
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You guys are aces-

Peace, Love and the SWC-

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Thanks for your nice comments on Coach Wacker. He was a great man. Its a sad day for us all.

RIP Buddy.

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Sad news indeed. I will always remember him for his years at Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, TX. He took the Bobcats to a higher level in Div.1-AA and always made the games between my alma mater, Sam Houston State, and SWTSU entertaining. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. Peace.

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Jim Wacker was an absolute hoot, one-of-a-kind, an American original, who always conducted himself with integrity. My heart goes out to the Wacker family, and all Frog brethren on this day. College football world needs a few more Jim Wackers.
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On a day like today, even the most fanatic Mustang feels for the folks in the TCU community.
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My condolences to the Wacker family and TCU fans. Coach Wacker was a good guy.
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our thoughts & prayers are with the wacker family & our frog-friends.
BRING BACK THE GLORY DAYS OF SMU FOOTBALL!!!

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Rest in Peace Jim. You did your job well.
Long live Inez Perez!
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