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lone star scribe
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This is extremely sad news. I met Mike many years ago through mutual friends, before he began working at UVa, and he will be greatly missed. A true professional in the SID ranks.
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RIP Michael Colley
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Jake_Taylor
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I didn't know Mike as well as some, but he was a nice guy and went out of his way to help me out several times even though I worked for a small paper that didn't cover the team regularly. I was shocked and saddened to hear the news.
Moderator1
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Just got back from the memorial service - nice turnout and they did a great job. Many, many people at the reception afterward praised AD Craig Littlepage for the way he handled things with Mike's family, the service, etc. It was at John Paul Jones Arena. His folks seemed to take pleasure in hearing our stories about Mike afterward.
A fine sendoff for someone who deserved one.
A fine sendoff for someone who deserved one.
Karl Hungus
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Doug Doughty of the Roanoke Times had this about Michael yesterday, prior to the memorial service.
http://www.roanoke.com/sports/notebookplus/wb/212150
Though I work at a Virginia school, I recently started, and never had a chance to meet Michael. Sounded like he was a classy guy and a standout pro.
http://www.roanoke.com/sports/notebookplus/wb/212150
Though I work at a Virginia school, I recently started, and never had a chance to meet Michael. Sounded like he was a classy guy and a standout pro.
SockPuppet
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I was on vacation when this happened so I'm just hearing about this. I didn't have the pleasure of knowing Mr. Colley but if Moddy and Doug Doughty pledge for him, I have no doubt he was a great guy and pro.
I'll say this: We've lost too many great people lately.
I'll say this: We've lost too many great people lately.
ink-stained wretch
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Every time I flew through Hookville, Mike was always available to help out a harassed inkstained wretch. He was one of God's true gentlemen. Seems to me, we deserved to have him around longer.
