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Remembering Howard Schnellenberger
4/1/2021 12:08:00 PM | Football, General
I'm honored to have gotten to know Howard upon arriving at FAU although from the MANY incredible stories I have heard about him via Owl Nation, I feel like I have known him much longer. What an amazing legacy of inspirational leadership! We are all mourning today. May this Legend RIPBrian White, FAU vice president and director of athletics
It is with heavy hearts that Florida Atlantic University announces, on behalf of the Schnellenberger family, the passing of a dad, a grandpa, a husband and a legendary coach.
Beverlee Schnellenberger, who is grateful for the 61 years of marriage to Howard and enjoyed every moment of their life together as well as their football journey, expressed the Schnellenberger family's appreciation, thanking those who have sent love and prayers, especially through the last several weeks and months. The couple met in 1958 and moved through life with Howard referring to Beverlee as either his bride or his assistant head coach.
"Howard always allowed me to be a part of his football life," said Beverlee. "Watching him on the sidelines was an opportunity that gave us a special closeness – win or lose – that not many wives get. Even though he never smiled, he was always smiling in his heart. We loved all the moves and challenges. I will miss his warm heart, his warm hands and soft kisses. Howard always treated me special, like a queen, and was truly a husband that every Canadian girl dreams of. You will always be my love, now and forever. I'm proud to be your wife. You were a great leader of men and the leader of our lives."
Coach Schnellenberger (March 16, 1934 – March 27, 2021) touched so many lives and left an impact upon those who were viewed by his steely blue eyes or addressed by his signature baritone voice. His impact will be carried on through today's leaders and through the strong men and women who were lucky to fall under his tutelage.
Coach is a legend. Coach affected so many different people over his career. You think about the coaches he has affected, mentored and helped, and the fans of this game. In this business. You think about the players that he has coached over the years, the players at Miami, at Louisville [and] here at FAU, the programs that he has turned around. He has done some extraordinary things as a football coach and the has touched a lot of lives. As a football coach, it is one of the things you want to be able to accomplish over the years. You want to win. He won ball games. You want to mentor and bring coaches along and then you want to help the young people. He did a great job at all of those things. He is going to be missed. He will never be forgotten, and we are going to see to it that we make his vision a reality here at FAU.Willie Taggart, FAU's head football coach
What a sad day for all who knew and love Howard Schnellenberger! Thanks for seeing the value in me as a player/person and helping me achieve the dream I sought after for so long. The lessons, stories, shenanigans, and such along the way I’ll always cherish. Rest in love legend! pic.twitter.com/iNF0zLl7ep
— Alfred Morris (@FredoSauce) March 27, 2021
?? My COACH died today. The LEGEND Howard Schnellenberger, offered me a full scholarship 20 years ago and forever changed the trajectory of my life. Thank You for getting me out of the hood and teaching me TRUE GRIT coach. #Schnelly #RIP pic.twitter.com/igk6mKxU1c
— Shep (@Shep71) March 28, 2021
The world lost not only a legendary coach, but a great person. Thanks for giving me a chance. RIP Coach Howard Schnellenberger
— Tpindell (@Tpindell) March 27, 2021
*insert Coach Snelly loud whistle* pic.twitter.com/2ppCe2wREx
Tough one to hear this morning....Coach Schnellenberger I cant thank you enough for giving me my opportunity to play D-1 Football you are a BIG reason I am where I am today in my career. Taught me and many life lessons I learned and use in everyday life still to this day! #RIP pic.twitter.com/DbDXELrgyk
— Mickey Groody (@CoachGroody17) March 27, 2021
Rest In Paradise To Legendary Coach Howard Schnellenberger ?????? Honored To Play In a Stadium With Your Name Attached to It ?? #GoOwls https://t.co/3gIOHnxXX4
— Quran Hafiz ? (@__Quran4) March 27, 2021
— Jeff Brohm (@JeffBrohm) March 27, 2021
Thank U Coach Howard words can’t describe the Respect ,Admiration & Luv I have forU & Beverly ??The words “U Matter” because of U Coach ?? U Matter ???? pic.twitter.com/VtEyn2aMwb
— Bernie Kosar (@BernieKosarQB) March 27, 2021
My college coach passed away this morning. Coach Howard Schnellenberger. I learned so much from him on and off the field. He was an offensive genius, but also a man of integrity. God bless the Schnellenberger family!
— Mark Richt (@MarkRicht) March 27, 2021
I will never forget listening to Coach and my dad tell stories @FAUFootball Blessed to just be able to sit, listen, and learn from them. I can only hope and pray someday that my former players and coaches talk about me even close to the way they did about you Coach Schnellberger https://t.co/oiao13P245
— Lane Kiffin (@Lane_Kiffin) March 27, 2021
Coach Schnellenberger’s impact on college football and the lives of those he has touched will remain forever. Rest In Peace Coach https://t.co/hvhnZlvYoI
— Charlie Partridge (@CoachPartridge) March 27, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Howard Schnellenberger. pic.twitter.com/cvDEl1q6C3
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) March 27, 2021
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