“I thought he was a good coach. I think he cared a lot for his players and brought a different aspect to the game through his emotion.”

— Vic Braden, prosecutor, Lawrence

“It's too bad we couldn't make it to the playoffs for his last year. I think he had a great career and he will be missed.”

— Cambry McNabb, brand representative, Fort Worth, Texas

“He was a good coach and I'm happy for him. Just tell him to take Carl Peterson with him.”

— Dave Norton, business owner, Lawrence

“He already retired once from the Rams, so who knows if he's going to stay retired this time.”

— Sarah Meng, Kansas University sophomore, Lawrence