Volleyball World Celebrates Russ Rose’s Illustrious Career
Legendary Penn State women’s volleyball coach Russ Rose has called it a career.
Rose’s 43-year stint with the Nittany Lions came to an official end on Thursday when he announced his retirement. Over his decades in Happy Valley, he produced seven national titles and an NCAA Division I record 1,330 wins.
Naturally, former players, colleagues, and fans took to Twitter to celebrate a hell of a run for Rose. Here’s a sampling of their reactions:
Forever Blue and White
— Penn State Women’s Volleyball (@PennStateVBALL) December 23, 2021
A legend retires. #WeAre: https://t.co/lVu9sCOZNH pic.twitter.com/Wa23dBbbQa
Russ is the man.. He always keeps it
— Mark John Hall II (@BaybeeMarky_PSU) December 23, 2021Rec Hall is going to miss his presence, that’s for sure. Congratulations on a great career Coach Russ! https://t.co/OFU2N2JAPN
NO!! A legend for sure! Congrats Coach on your retirement..the sidelines just won’t be the same.
— Jen Panther (@ntnylyn11) December 23, 2021
Congratulations to the
— Micah Shrewsberry (@Coach_Shrews) December 23, 2021– What Coach Rose has been able to accomplish during his career is remarkable! #WeAre
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Was in Happy Valley to visit the old Rec Hall with my Uncle, Herm Sledzik…PSU BBall Captain ‘52, three years ago. Met coach, he generously gave us 5 minutes of his time…loved every moment meeting a true Legend!
— Timothy Brown (@Twin_Dad69) December 23, 2021
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— Maryland Volleyball (@TerpsVolleyball) December 23, 2021
Congratulations to Coach Rose on his incredible career and retirement! pic.twitter.com/QoyGz0p33I
LegendWhat a wonderful career as a volleyball coach. Enjoy your well-earned retirement! #WEARE
— Scott Kimler ?? ?? (@randsco) December 23, 2021
Thank you Coach
— Brian Toron (@btoron) December 23, 2021
#1330 #WeAre #
The last four months have been awe-inspiring. Thank you for all that you have done for me (and my family) women's volleyball, this program, and the greater Penn State family. #WeAre #TheGOAT
— Lauren (Cevis) Rhodes, DBA (@Doc_Rhodes) December 23, 2021
Sincere congratulations from a Husker fan, Coach Rose. Always enjoyed the epic battles. Your teams have always been amazing in every way. You made PSU better, the Big Ten better and the game of volleyball better. Thank you.
— Joel Foster (@JoelDFoster1) December 23, 2021
A true titan in the sport. He needs a statue outside of Rec Hall yesterday
— Ron (@RonReddenJr) December 23, 2021
At a loss for words. He built this place into what it is with work, toughness, competitiveness, commitment and so much more.
— Alyssa D'Errico (@AlyssaUtesVB) December 23, 2021
Qualities he taught us daily, it’s about more than a game
WE ARE Penn State because HE was.
Coach, you’ll be missed
in his corner for life! Thank you Coach for all you did for volleyball and for me. True legend on and off the court.
— Jim Barnes (@JimBarnesVB) December 23, 2021
What a career. What a legendary program. Russ Rose you have been a delight!!!
— Holly Rowe (@sportsiren) December 23, 2021
A salute to the
— Chris Masters (@UIC_Masters) December 23, 2021
Thank you for your outstanding contribution to the game of volleyball, Coach! You are a true legend! We will miss seeing you on the sidelines.
— Ogonna Nnamani Silva (@OgonnaNnamani) December 23, 2021
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