Comments on: Remembering Bob Moran

By: Bill Bellah

Bill Bellah — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:03:14 +0000

Bob Moran was a truly fine sportsman. I never really forgave hime for leaving Tucson as his columns were gems. He was a fine writer and man who will be greatly missed by all of us Wildcat fans as well. Heaven has a real gentleman.

By: Keith Rocci

Keith Rocci — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 02:31:47 +0000

I met Bob Moran in 1982 while I worked for the UA sports information department as a student assistant. He taught me a great deal about journalism. I didn’t talk to Bob from 1985-1994….I read his columns always….

It was 13 years later (the night that UCLA won the hoops title) that I spoke to Bob at an Applebees in Tempe. He was kind and gentle, and just a great person. He did tell me that UA would win a championship, which they did two years later.

I called him a few years back (2003?) when a sports agent we both knew passed at 40. We talked about Jeff, and I remember how somber he was about Jeff’s passing.

Bob Moran was truly a class act, a great reporter, and an even better person.

By: Pete Prisco

Pete Prisco — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:47:12 +0000

The news of Bob’s death really sadened me. When I was working on the State Press at ASU back in the day, dreaming of a career writing sports, Bob always lent a helping hand. He was a class act. He could have big-timed all of us, but he never did. He was always so helpful. The world lost a heck of sports writer, but it also lost a heck of a good guy.

By: Lafayette "Fat" Lever

Lafayette "Fat" Lever — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:03:19 +0000

when will you be in tucson? when the spirit moves me……bobs quote when we are to meet in tucson….

By: Rich Wanninger

Rich Wanninger — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 12:23:56 +0000

I am honored to have know Coach Moran for many years, and his perspective on life. His wit, knowledge, and the memory of numerous conversations about the ASU-UA rivalry will always bring a smile to my face. I feel lucky to be able to call Bob a friend.

He will be greatly missed by the Arizona State University community, the state of Arizona and society as a whole. You have touched thousands of lives, and made everyone a better person. Thank you, Coach.

By: Paul H

Paul H — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:13:44 +0000

It is a day of great sadness, that the world has lost such a gentleman. Even if you did not know him, the fact that ASU & UA named an award for him should tell you everything you need to know. For those who were not fortunate enough to have ever met Bob. I grieve for you as well. I ws one of the lucky ones, I got to be around him for a few years. RIP, Bob. Know you will be sadly mised

By: Tony Alba

Tony Alba — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:03:19 +0000

I am truly devastated at Bob’s passing. I will miss his friendship, his sense of humor, his keen ability to analyze situations (sports-related or not) and his infectious laugh. We spent many great times together, talking, laughing and enjoying life. I had the honor of having breakfast with Bob’s parents in El Paso the morning of the 1997 Sun Bowl. It was very easy to see why Bob was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. Rest in Peace, my friend. The world is a better place because you were here.

By: MeanDovine

MeanDovine — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 23:10:12 +0000

Bob sounds like one very special person.

R.I.P.

May he smile down on us on.