Volleyball community mourns, reacts to passing of McGown

I’m sad to report another BYU sports icon has died.

Former men's volleyball coach Carl McGown passed away this afternoon at age 79. pic.twitter.com/DaOu6mqQkO

— Jarom Jordan (@jaromjordan) December 30, 2016

Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened. I love you Carl McGown RIP @GMSvolleyball @BYUCougars @BYUvolleyball @usavolleyball

— Slabe Luka (@CoachSlabe) December 30, 2016

Condolences to the McGown family, @GMSvolleyball & @BYUvolleyball. A true teacher who greatly influenced our sport and the men he coached. https://t.co/r4FZsU5CyL

— John Speraw (@JohnSperaw) December 31, 2016

Dr. Carl Michael McGown led BYU to 2 national titles (1999, 2001). He was a noted mentor & teacher all over the world of volleyball.

— Jarom Jordan (@jaromjordan) December 30, 2016

I don't think most BYU fans will ever fully appreciate what Carl McGown accomplished and his world-wide influence in volleyball. #RIPCarl

— Darnell Dickson (@DarnellWrites) December 31, 2016

Sad news to hear of Carl McGown's passing. A legend and innovator in our sport. Very few have impacted volleyball more than him.

— Craig Skinner (@UKCoachSkinner) December 31, 2016

So many tears from former players the last 2 days reminiscing on the positive impact of Coaches Edwards and McGown. Both lived full lives! pic.twitter.com/q1YZ8moff2

— Tom Holmoe (@TomHolmoe) December 31, 2016

So glad I kept this letter from my coach, my mentor, and friend. I will be forever in debt to Carl McGown. His influence will never leave us pic.twitter.com/ZQ2cztq6Ov

— Jeremiah Larsen (@2Tall_Larsen) December 30, 2016

Rest in peace Carl McGown. Hopefully the father of volley stats and systems is at a whiteboard in heaven.

— Belmont Abbey MVB (@AbbeyMVB) December 31, 2016

So saddened by the passing of one of the all-time great volleyball coaches, Carl McGown. His family is in our thoughts and prayers. #BYUMVB

— FirstPointVolleyball (@FirstPointVB) December 31, 2016

Not Carl McGown! Curse you 2016.

— LO⁷ (@lorabenally) December 31, 2016

Thoughts and prayers with the McGown family after the passing of volleyball icon Carl McGown. https://t.co/hDLDDVYOaC

— Munciana Volleyball (@MuncianaVB) December 31, 2016

We are saddened to hear about the passing of legendary BYU men’s volleyball coach Carl McGown. Thanks for everything you have done for MVB!

— North Central College MVB (@NCCMensVB) December 31, 2016

My friend and mentor, Dr. Carl McGown passed away tonight.

— Randy Watson (@KsCommissioner) December 31, 2016

RIP to a legend https://t.co/dE6vbkjd7G

— BNegRF (@Brianegron) December 31, 2016

RIP to my great BYU volleyball coach, life mentor, and friend Carl McGown. Can't imagine this world without you.

— Dylann Ceriani (@dylannceriani) December 31, 2016