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Old 01-04-2015, 08:25 AM   #1
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Stuart Scott, the ESPN anchor and reporter whose catchphrases became part of the American popular sports vernacular for the past two decades, died Sunday morning after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 49.
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Old 01-04-2015, 08:33 AM   #2
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Posted this in the NFL thread...but if anyone you know battling cancer needs a boost, make sure they watch his speech from this years ESPY's show. Its a remarkable example of courage and inspiration.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9cSX5XPY70
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ESPN's tribute
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=12118361
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Posted this in the NFL thread...but if anyone you know battling cancer needs a boost, make sure they watch his speech from this years ESPY's show. Its a remarkable example of courage and inspiration.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9cSX5XPY70
Yeah, that one hit me in the feels a bit.
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Old 01-04-2015, 10:34 AM   #5
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Posted this in the NFL thread...but if anyone you know battling cancer needs a boost, make sure they watch his speech from this years ESPY's show. Its a remarkable example of courage and inspiration.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9cSX5XPY70
Damn, I lost it at about 2 minutes and couldn't get it back together.
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Old 01-04-2015, 10:40 AM   #6
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Tough watching his longtime co-anchor Rich Eisen attempt to get through his tribute:

http://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2015/1/4/7490133/stuart-scott-rich-eisen-video
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He was awesome. I will miss him.
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Old 01-04-2015, 12:07 PM   #8
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##### cancer.
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Very good piece on Scott this morning on ESPN countdown. Wasn't much of a fan but his espy speech was inspirational.
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Old 01-04-2015, 12:24 PM   #10
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Woke up to the news and bummed me out. He was a guy that really had to endure a lot over his life and it's a shame it was cut short.
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Old 01-04-2015, 12:37 PM   #11
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#### Cancer. I'm going to show this to my Dad who is currently battling cancer as well and hopefully his words will inspire him to keep fighting the fight.

R.I.P. Stuart. Thoughts and prayers are with your family
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Old 01-04-2015, 01:30 PM   #12
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Today you see how much he truly touched his colleagues and others who just simply knew him. A truly great person, and father, is gone.

#### cancer. RIP Stuart.
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Old 01-04-2015, 01:48 PM   #13
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He was such a trendsetter with the catchphrases. I'll never forget the classic Tim Meadows/Ray Romano Sportscenter bit from the late 90's:

"That's right! Shaq-Daddy with 37 points - he sends an invitation to the Finals party, and it says 'B.Y.O.B. - Bring Your Own BOO-YAH!' The Lakers destroy the Sonics, 114-82."

RIP Stuart Scott, you were an innovator.
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well today sucked...

I know many of us dont have any real physical connection but I almost feel as if I personally lost a loved one today.

I spent many of my years growing up watching him on TV. Just so sad to watch the man go.

RIP

go #### yourself cancer
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Thought this was super cool:

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That sucks, feels like he's been around forever. What an awesome speech at the ESPY's thanks for the link tranny.
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