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"He was the person leading the charge for collegiate gymnastics. He was someone like Braveheart who would pick up the sword and go to battle for the sport. A lot didn't follow him because they were afraid of change, which is too bad. He stood for change." former Georgia coach Suzanne Yoculan

"Although his coaching career has ended, Greg Marsden's legacy will live forever. Thanks from the fans for 40 years of great women's gymnastics." fan John Bircumshaw

"When you think of Utah gymnastics, you think of Greg Marsden. He is the foundation and it's hard to imagine the program without him." former gymnast Nicolle Ford

"It's amazing the impact Greg has made not only on the sport of gymnastics, but on the lives of each athlete way beyond the four years spent competing on the team. The program he created is without a doubt one of the best things to happen to the sport, the athletes and the fans." former gymnast Kristina Baskett

"College gymnastics and Greg Marsden are synonymous. It was on display at the most recent national championships. From live streaming by the NCAA, to real time scoring displays at the arena, to brighter, shinier leotards - all ides that started with Greg to make the sport more exciting, more fan friendly." fan Scott Monson

"The U and all of its fans have been given a 40-year long gift. Our hearts may be broken over the news, but the memories we were able to be a part of due to this amazing coach and the program he created are unforgettable."

fan Eva-Marie Howard

"You can't put into words what he has meant to college gymnastics. His passion is unmatched and he built up our sport to make it marketable." Florida coach Rhonda Faehn

"What is he going to do, walk the dog while Megan is at the gymnastics meets?" Nebraska coach Dan Kendig

"He told me his agenda for every day, it was, 'walk the dog, walk the dog, walk the dog,'" Yoculan