Georgia Southern loses another of her own

Georgia Southern Loses a Legend

“To call Erk a Georgia Southern legend is still a bit of an understatement”

Indeed. Erk Russell was the “original bald eagle” and the father of Georgia Southern football. He was the heart and soul of both the football program and, to be perfectly honest, the school as well during his tenure. Georgia Southern had no better ambassador, and probably never will. His humility, humor, heart, and commitment to “Just do right”; are what made him one of the (if not the) most respected and loved individuals the state of Georgia has ever known.

And for all of that and much, much more; Erk will be missed. But at least now he has the best seat in the house, and the best company and cigars to go along with it.

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