Just received word of Corky Nelson's passing this AM

[DallasGreen]

A coach who knew what NT was when it was really a hard place to recruit to. Yet he won and never whined and had a burning desire to succeed. One of the few who have ever actively pursued the job. Thankful that he and wife Judy are both in UNT H of Fame. May he rest in peace and never be forgotten. He guided NT FB through its darkest hours yet had signature wins and three playoff appearances without a shadow of what MAC and crew have had lavished upon them.

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[Harry]

Good man and coach. May he rest in peace.

[VideoEagle]

This is certainly a sad loss.

[oldguystudent]

Bummer. May he coach the national championship Mean Green in the sky.

[untcampbell]

I have fond memories of Corky. Gave me some of my favorite memories of NT football while he was here.

Specifically going 3-0* vs the SWC in 1988.

Prayers to the Nelson family.

GMG

[drex]

So glad he lived to be recognized for his accomplishments at North Texas. Rest in peace, ole buddy.

[SilverEagle]

So glad he lived to be recognized for his accomplishments at North Texas. Rest in peace, ole buddy.

Hear! Hear! RIP Coach Nelson.

[GMoney]

I was the last recruiting class of Corky. I will always be thankful for the faith and trust he placed in me. First, by giving me a scholarship and the ability to play college football at a school I wanted to attend. Second, by starting me as a true freshman during a time when NT didn't play freshman. Although I only had one season with him, he became a good friend and someone I will always remember and cherish.

I'll end by saying, he had his rough times at NT like any coach. However, he did more with less than any coach in NT history. He'll be missed.

[UNT90]

Fantastic coach for what he had to work with.

Sad news.

[Huff]

I enjoyed knowing Corky and watching his teams play. I agree with GMoney that he was not perfect, but then who of us are?

[NT03]

RIP

[LongJim]

RIP.

[Stix]

God bless...

[untjim1995]

I would've loved to see what he could've accomplished here without being a 1-aa school on the lowest of budgets. Of course, I bet he wishes he could've tried that, too!!

RIP, Coach!!

[greenjoe]

I rode down the elevator with Corky at the team hotel in 1988 in Austin before the Texas game. He told me he thought NT would beat Texas. Having seen the tape several times since, I think he was right.

Thanks Coach. "I hear ya."

GO MEAN GREEN

[KRAM1]

So glad he lived to be recognized for his accomplishments at North Texas. Rest in peace, ole buddy.

Well said, Sir! Glad Coach Nelson received some well deserved recognition while he was able to enjoy it. RIP, Coach.

[JRock]

Rest in Peace.

[Mean Green 93-98]

He accomplished remarkable things at North Texas, especially given the circumstances at the time. He was before my time, but his teams must have been a blast to watch.

[untcampbell]

Yes, winning is fun to watch, especially against the right teams.

Corky had an overall losing record but had a couple of 2-9 seasons early that skewed the overall record.

GMG

[All About UNT]

Jub was just tearing up on the Coach's show....pretty emotional segment

[NT91]

Nice man

[untcampbell]

Thought that was a nice moment for the show....and it sounded like DM was on the verge when George passed it to Coach.

The picture the DRC used of Coach Nelson on the shoulders of his players is somewhat iconic for NT fans of the era: A shot of a winning coach basking in the glory of a conference championship with his players, on our field in front of what appears to be a full section of fans celebrating with him.

Reminds me of January 1, 2014.

GMG

[Ben Gooding]

RIP

[Got5onIt]

RIP

[Mean Green Eagle]

From one Corky to another.......RIP.