I see all these great stories and it brings my memories of Coach Barbay to mind. My memories are from a different point of view. I can't recall ever having a spoken word with him. But I have great memories anyway. I remember a stern figure that received great respect almost fear. I remember the menacing figure I viewed as a young football player. The view one had from the other side of the field. Newton was an opponent of mine for my football years. I remember always looking eagerly to that game yet with great concern at the same time. Desiring a win that never happened. He lead a program that always had athletes but was a lot more than that. They always did the little things right and seemed to make the big plays whenever they were needed. The one constant that seemed to always be there no matter what level I was playing was the Coach over there on the other side. He left an impression on me without ever speaking to me at a young age, one that earned my respect. His program speaks for itself, success from the his varsity on down. No Coach Barbay wasn't menacing or someone to be scared of, all the other stories prove that fact, but his program did bring both of those emotions to his opponents. My best wishes to his family, may you find peace. To his son's you have the best example anyone could have to be the best coach you can possibly be both on and off the field. Good luck Newton, for the rest of this season and in your search for a new coach, may it be someone who can carry on Coach's legacy. No one will ever fill his shoes all they can do is lead by his example.