Sports figures mourn the loss of legendary Arkansas coach Frank Broyles

No “Mount Rushmore” of Arkansas Razorbacks athletics would be complete without Frank Broyles.

That’s the truth.

When news broke Monday that the former coach and athletic director had died at 92, sports fans and figures from all over the country mourned the loss.

Many others poured in their support on Twitter and shared stories of Broyles’ coaching tenure.

A true legend. #RIP Coach Broyles. pic.twitter.com/lgAZ0kXupD

— Razorback Basketball (@RazorbackMBB) August 14, 2017

Hall of Famer Frank Broyles has passed away at 92. He won 7 SWC titles & led #Arkansas to the 1964 national title & to 9 Top10 finishes. RIP

— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) August 14, 2017

“He always spoke about football as it related to life … all things pointed to life’s lessons.” – Jerry Jones #RIPCoachBroyles #WPS pic.twitter.com/BP2zGHpAId

— Austin Kellerman (@AustinKellerman) August 14, 2017

Arkansas athletic director Jeff Long referred to Broyles as the “patriarch” of the Razorback family.

Current Athletic Director @jefflongUA on the passing of Frank Broyles #WPS pic.twitter.com/6BssP5FU8U

— Ben Creighton (@Ben_CreightonTV) August 14, 2017

College football writer Matt Hinton had this wonderful to story to add.

Last night LHN aired Darrell Royal’s last game at Texas, a win over Arkansas. As the clock ran down UT players started to carry Royal off…

— Matt Hinton (@MattRHinton) August 14, 2017

…at which point Frank Broyles called his last timeout to run one more completely meaningless play out of sheer spite. RIP

— Matt Hinton (@MattRHinton) August 14, 2017

RIP to the great Frank Broyles, who left Missouri for Arkansas after Tigers couldn't come up with a $3K raise in 1958 ($26K in today's $).

— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) August 14, 2017

Heaven is about to have the toughest football team known to man. Rest In Peace and Love to the Razorback Legend. https://t.co/7ooEwaceIP

— Barstool Arkansas (@BarstoolUA) August 14, 2017

So sad to hear the news about Frank Broyles. One of the most important and influential figures in history of the game.

— Paul Finebaum (@finebaum) August 14, 2017

Cody McClure

Cody McClure is an SEC Football Writer for Saturday Down South. He lives in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he also co-hosts a midday sports radio show for FOX Sports. Cody previously worked for Athlon Sports.