WKU reacts to Jimmy Feix’s passing
Yesterday, the WKU family lost a vital member, as former Hilltopper player and coach Jimmy Feix, of who the L.T. Smith Stadium field is named after, passed away yesterday at the age of 83. To show just how important Feix was to WKU, just about everyone involved with the school and athletic department took to twitter yesterday to pay their respects.
Football Coaching Legend Jimmy Feix Passes Away - Jimmy Feix, the winningest football coach in the history of WKU ... http://t.co/zKbQhRMw02
— Western Kentucky University (@wku) October 6, 2014
It has always been my honor to coach at WKU....and it has been my honor because of people who came before me like Jimmy Feix. RIP coach...
— Travis Hudson (@TravisHudsonWKU) October 6, 2014
R.I.P. 2 the father of #WKU football, Jimmy Feix. Program wouldn't be where it is w/o the trail he blazed. The original #WKUfootballLegend
— Nate Dennison (@CoachNatePurdue) October 6, 2014
All-American QB, longtime assistant, winningest head coach in school history and AD. Hard to do more than what Jimmy Feix did for WKU.
— Brad Stephens (@stephens__brad) October 5, 2014
Our thoughts & prayers with the family of Coach Jimmy Feix & all Hilltoppers whose lives are better because of his positive influence
— Dr. Gary A. Ransdell (@WKUGaryRansdell) October 6, 2014
Just heard that Coach Feix died this afternoon. #WKULegend #everyonehastheirturn but don't know when. God bless the Feix family. R.I.P coach
— Bobby Rainey (@BobbyRainey) October 6, 2014
Prayer to Frankie and the Feix family. Coach Feix made a difference in so many lives, including my life. You will be missed.#MRWKU
— Willie Taggart (@CoachTaggart) October 6, 2014
A quick search of “Jimmy Feix” on twitter will pop up a ton more results, including current and former players, coaches and even people who cover WKU. It’s hard to remember the last time a Hilltopper passing had this impact, and I’ll bet good money it’ll be anytime soon it happens again.
R.I.P. Coach Feix.