RIP Russ Wood....

[Richie O]

I just learned of this news today, but according to several people @Russ Wood passed away recently. I'm not sure about any of the details, but keep his family in your prayers.

 

[FrankZ]

Oh no 🙏

 

[RU82]

Oh wow. That sucks.

May he RIP.

 

[BIGRUBIGDBIGredmachine]

Very sad, RIP.

 

[bac2therac]

damn...i am so sorry to hear this. His takes were always so interesting to read. RIP Russ. Prayers to his family and all those in the Rivals family who worked with him.

 

[MADHAT1]

RIP Russ, you will be missed.

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

Oh no

 

[Arizona Knight]

Damn. Very sorry to hear about this.

 

[RUChoppin]

Oh no.... that's awful. RIP Russ, really enjoyed reading your takes over the years.

 

[fluoxetine]

Sad.. rip Russ

 

[superfan01]

Vey sad news. Loved reading his posts. Thoughts and prayers to his family. He was a great contributor to this forum for many years.

 

[BillyC80]

Sad news. A great contributor to these boards, always level-headed. Seemed like a good guy.
RIP Russ

 

[mikeyo]

Never inflammatory, always informative. My condolences to his loved ones

 

[ScarletNut]

Damn, damn, damn! This one really hurts. Though I didn't know him personally, I respected the hell out of him. May he RIP

 

[batts]

Damn! Sorry to hear this. R.I.P. Russ.

 

[RedTeam1994]

bummer. I also enjoyed his informative posts.

 

[Scangg]

Shocking and terrible news. Way too young

Really enjoyed Russ's posts on the board and appreciated him taking the time to post here occasionally. Big loss. RIP Russ. You will be missed

 

[RU23]

Russ was awesome. Kept us in check when we would go overboard, very informative, and also a funny dude.

RIP!

 

[pmvon]

Oh wow. RIP Russ Wood

 

[satnom]

Very sad to hear. Great contributor who brought an outside view to our program.

He will be missed. Deepest condolences.

GO RU

 

[DirtyRU]

Oh my gosh. So sorry to hear.

 

[kcg88]

RIP Russ.... Always appreciated how he was willing to chop it up here even after his connection to Rutgers was gone.

 

[SleepingGiantIsAwake]

Wow. Sad.

 

[BigEastPhil]

Oh No !

I hope and pray this isn’t true.

Russ was a very nice and engaged individual.

If so , all my prayers and condolences to his family and may he RIP !

 

[S.W.A.I.N]

Awful, loved his posts and insights. May his memory be a blessing.

 

[fatsam98]

Ugh really sorry to hear that. He will be missed for sure

 

[mildone]

That's very sad. RIP Russ.

 

[GORU2014]

That’s terrible. Hopefully he knew how appreciated he was/is here

 

[shields]

Just horrible.

 

[RUby RED]

Awful news. Always appreciated his willingness to pop over here. RIP Russ

 

[29PAS]

This is very sad news. Like others, I always enjoyed his take on things. Condolences to his family.

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

Very sad news

 

[Zak57]

Really awful news. Always enjoyed his balanced takes here.

 

[bitnez]

Damn. I appreciated Russ's input, assessments, etc.

 

[RUforJERSEY]

R.I.P.

 

[whofrewdatmataRU13]

Damn, RIP. Always enjoyed reading his takes on RU hoops

 

[trotter]

I liked Russ being an active member of our board. He was informative and gave us a viewpoint outside of Rutgers Nation. He will be missed. RIP

 

[RU MAN]

Mr. Woods will be missed. I really enjoyed his perspective on all things basketball.

 

[DowntownT_Brown]

Rest in Peace Russ.

 

[LOU-RU85]

Wow shocker - he was so informative at times. Prayers to his family. He will be missed around here.