Bret Bearup Dies

[JC CATS]

Sad news

http://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=AwrC...004.html/RK=2/RS=d1AfR8LMy8d.NF9m3VxJ1ffQFvw-

 

[Cindog28]

56?

 

[Smashcat]

Horrible news. RIP

 

[YouKay]

OMG! Very sad news.

 

[deplion]

I remember posting with / to him on here -- many boards ago.

So sad to read this. 56 is way too young for anyone to pass.

 

[irishcat1965]

Unbelievable. He was at the law school at UK at the same time as me. I had a couple of classes with him.

 

[bookerfan66]

Great guy.

 

[Willy4UK]

Damn, I didn't even know he was sick.

Damn

 

[JDHoss]

I remember posting with / to him on here -- many boards ago.

So sad to read this. 56 is way too young for anyone to pass.

Yeah, remember him well back in the early days of UK message boards. Damn....he's younger than me. RIP big guy.....

 

[kybloo92]

Absolutely Shocking! Rest in Peace and May God Bless the family!

 

[KyFaninNC]

RIP big guy. Big cat heaven for you now.

 

[Aike]

Very sorry to hear. Way too young.

First UK game I ever attended was his Senior Night.

 

[Bkocats]

Just found out
I’m shock...been friends with him on FB for several years and have enjoyed posting back and forth

Prayers for his family

 

[BigTyrone]

Man, that's awful. He was a thoughtful and hilarious guy.

 

[Ky grandpa]

I remember seeing him post on the early boards also. He had some good info back then.. Rest in Peace my fellow UK friend..

GBB

 

[brianpoe]

I went out with Brettt and Dan Wetzel one night..... crazy fun. Terrible news.

 

[Wildcats1st]

Sick to hear this news. A good guy who was good to me when I was a kid in the 80s. Prayers to his family

 

[mbc82584]

Am I the only one with the Mandela effect on this?

 

[NC Weasel]

RIP Big guy

 

[Noxium]

Way too young. May he RIP.

 

[kev69]

A member of the Big Blue family passes away way too young. A super human being that will definitely be missed and remembered.

RIP B.B.

 

[nickhorvathsuxazz]

RIP Brett.

 

[Caveman Catfan]

Brett would post on boards years ago, Wildcatfaith, if I recall. Sad news.

 

[Catfan in Tn.]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.du...mer-uk-big-man-bret-bearup-has-passed-just-56
RIP big guy. Thought about signing with Duke over UK? Never knew that.

 

[JoeBeeHall]

May you rest in peace Brett.

 

[flacat22]

RIP Brett

 

[anon_q409idbs5m40a]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.du...mer-uk-big-man-bret-bearup-has-passed-just-56
RIP big guy. Thought about signing with Duke over UK? Never knew that.

Yes, he was one of the most sought after players in the country that year. Sorry to hear of his passing.

 

[UKWildcatT]

Didn’t he kinda side with U6 later in life?

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Didn’t he kinda side with U6 later in life?

Not that I was aware of. Rick Robey did.

This is a shock for me this morning and like all of BBN I wish his family peace and comfort as they go through this difficult time. RIP., big guy.

 

[wildcatwelder]

So sad to hear of Brett's passing. RIP Big Cat.

 

[UKWildcatT]

Not that I was aware of. Rick Robey did.

This is a shock for me this morning and like all of BBN I wish his family peace and comfort as they go through this difficult time. RIP., big guy.

Ok, maybe it was Robey. Thanks

 

[uk78]

Yes, adding to the comments. Loved when he would post, not many former players do that. Makes me realize how quickly time passes because I remember all the hype when he signed.

 

[WildcatfaninOhio]

Never met him, but knew of him from UK chat boards and a couple private Facebook groups I belong to. Seemed like a decent guy. And way too young to pass away (3 years younger than me).

 

[Cawood86]

Remember he used to post a lot before on old site. He was very high on Ramel Bradley.

So sad to hear this. God bless him and his family

 

[billoliver40]

Awfully young. Rest in Peace. God be with friends and family.

 

[Bogansback2Basil]

Funny, funny guy. I'll never forget sitting with him while I announced UK baseball games in the first "Cliff" press box and the stories he would tell about some of the current UK players and former high school players he grew up with. Loved the NY Yankees, too...

 

[Rush2112 UK]

I remember when Hall landed him; it was a huge get at the time. Bearup was one of the top 5 players in the class of '80. He redshirted during the 81-82 season, though I can't recall why.

I met him once, during the era of video arcades. I was playing "Defender" down at the Kentucky Arcade, which was in the little strip center at the corner of Euclid and Rose. This was during his redshirt season; he came in, and stood watching as I played. We talked about the game; he was asking for tips. Super cool guy, and I could tell he was intelligent and engaging. We hung out for maybe an hour or so. I don't remember talking about basketball, but I probably said something.

He's my age, class of '80. Makes you think. RIP, Bret.

 

[musrat59]

Shocking.

 

[BigTyrone]

Didn’t he kinda side with U6 later in life?

No, he was all big blue and vocal about it.

 

[the stat man]

Really sad to hear this , RIP big guy !!