Beano Cook has died

[Gopher07]

Longtime college football analyst Beano Cook passed away today at 81: http://espn.go.com/college-football...pn-commentator-cardinal-college-football-dies

RIP Beano

 

[Sportsfan24]

He will certainly be missed.

 

[PackerGopher]

I loved that he LOVED TIES in college football... classic!

 

[BleedGopher]

Nice tribute:


Go Gophers!!

 

[mplsbadger]

Beano was always cool to the Gophers and he spoke with reverence of the Bierman power teams of the 40's.

 

[mkAz]

RIP Beano. I was a big fan. He will be missed.

 

[50PoundHead]

I always loved Beano.

 

[CP Gopher]

The "talent" now discussing football on ESPN can't hold a candle to this guy.
RIP Beano.

 

[Great Plains Gopher]

It was great to have a guy like Beano who didn't have the professional pipes but really knew his stuff. I always enjoyed getting his take on games.

 

[CWCWCW]

I always thought that Lee Corso tailored his on air personality after Beano Cook. The video tribute makes me think that is true. Even though his presence has been limited the last few years, I'll miss the guy. Did he ever see a Notre Dame team that wasn't top 5?

 

[50PoundHead]

The "talent" now discussing football on ESPN can't hold a candle to this guy.
RIP Beano.

You said it. It's almost all about empty posturing now.

 

[mplsbadger]

Did he ever see a Notre Dame team that wasn't top 5?

Ha, I forgot about that. He was the guy who said Ron Pawlus was going to win three Heismans.