Remembering Former Offensive Line Coach Milt Tenopir

Former offensive line coach Milt Tenpoir passed away at the age of 76 Monday night after his battle with luekemia. Tenopir was Nebraska's offensive line coach from 1974 - 2002 and the founder of the historic Pipeline.

"Milt Tenopir was a great man and it was a blessing for our staff to get to know him over the past couple years," Head Coach Mike Riley said. "He will be truly missed but the impact he left will always be remembered. Milt willforever be a Husker."

Last Thursday Coach Tenopir was able to make a visit to football practice and was warmly greeted by players and coaches.

 

Current and former players and coaches shared their rememberances of Coach Tenopir across social media.

 

It was an honor to get to know Milt as a man and a coach, he will forever be a Husker. #Pipeline pic.twitter.com/BYsfUoOlBr

— Mike Riley (@Coach_Riley) September 27, 2016

One of the Greatest of all Time! Great Man, Friend and Mentor! Love you Coach #RIP pic.twitter.com/FUPemJQwww

— Mike Cavanaugh (@CoachCavHuskers) September 27, 2016

Saddened 2 hear th passing of Milt Tenopir.Th true leader of th #Pipeline .1 of th most important figures in th history of @Huskers football

— Jason Peter (@jasonpeter) September 27, 2016

After my position coach Ron Brown, I spent more time with and was influenced most by Milt Tenopir. Very sad that he is gone. #Huskers

— Matt Davison (@Matt_Davison) September 27, 2016

Sad to hear the news about Coach Tenopir. Great man, great Coach who impacted a lot of people. R.I.P.

— Spencer Long (@slong_61) September 27, 2016

Very saddened with the loss of a true Nebraska Icon and good friend. RIP Milt. https://t.co/z07H1izTgE

— Shawn Eichorst (@BigRedAD) September 27, 2016

Coach you will be missed. You taught me so much about the game of football and life. Heaven gained a good one tonight. pic.twitter.com/qAnayKBVmW

— John Garrison (@CoachGarrisonOL) September 27, 2016

Love you Coach! #RIP https://t.co/vjhogRVMLl

— John Parrella (@Coach_Parrella) September 27, 2016

The best O Line Coach ever now has the best seat in Memorial Stadium. He helped build this program and now he can rest. RIP Coach #Huskers pic.twitter.com/YmyEw2iy8H

— Matt Hoskinson (@Skers62) September 27, 2016

A true legend #RIP Coach Tenopir https://t.co/K51yVg4Ixc

— Brent Qvale (@brentqvale76) September 27, 2016

RIP Coach. #Huskerlegend #liveon #GBR pic.twitter.com/2dGYrmTCxc

— David knevel (@DavidKnevel72) September 27, 2016

Rip to the greatest oline coach of all time. Never forget your words to me during camp last year. Rest easy coach Tenopir

— DUtter (@DylanUtter66) September 27, 2016

R.I.P Coach Tenopir @GSchu23 @Court_Love10 @DavidKnevel72 pic.twitter.com/HJsJOY7H2l

— Zach Hannon (@_HannonZach72) September 27, 2016

Those we love never go away, even when they can't be physically present. They walk beside us, loved and still missed https://t.co/hv6MuhxGlL

— mark philipp (@poly_swagg99) September 27, 2016

.@Coach_Riley & @CoachCavHuskers accepted him from day one. Respect to them. Rest In Peace coach. ❤️U 😢😢#Pipeline https://t.co/EnGmOue8WE

— Kenny Wilhite (@coachwilhite) September 27, 2016

I am very fortunate to have gotten to know you Coach Tenopir! Words cannot describe how special you are, Thank You! pic.twitter.com/2RQh9RrKjI

— Roman Sapolu (@rsapolu65) September 27, 2016

Tough sad news.. #RIP Coach Tenopir... a man I respected and loved as a person, as a coach, as a friend, as a mentor. You will be missed

— Michael Rose-Ivey (@Rose_IveyNB15) September 27, 2016

R.I.P Coach Tenopir, getting to see you last week and that hand shake will always last forever in my memory 🙏🏾

— CJones(RestUpJDangg) (@Iam_cj8) September 27, 2016