As the New Year hit, some somber news hit the Cincinnati Bengals community. Longtime coach and figurehead, Sam Wyche, passed away Thursday, just days shy of his 75th birthday.
Our readers and listeners engaged us upon the news, with many of them wanted us to reminisce about the man. While he never won a Super Bowl with the Bengals, he came oh-so-close, using his bravado and innovative style of play, thus cementing his legacy as Queen City deity.
Many in NFL circles rushed to send condolences, harkening back to memories of his on-field success, genius-level football mind, epic soundbites and his affable southern charm.