Coach Henry Mason: Legacy of Genuineness

0:00On April 15th, longtime Wisconsin Badgers assistant coach Henry Mason passed away on April 10th at age 69. Brett Bialema, who coached the Badgers from 2006 to 2012 and now leads Illinois, called Mason a guy with incredible presence. Who connected with everyone without saying a word? Bialema first teamed up with Mason in 2004 when he arrived as defensive coordinator and Mason handled wide receivers. He knew Mason as a top recruiter even before that, praising his ability to relate to all ages, backgrounds, and regions across the country. Tributes poured in from former players and coaches. Wisconsin alum, Antonio Fennelis, now at Florida Atlantic, thanked Mason as an amazing mentor. Aaron Henry at Notre Dame remembered real talks and lasting impact. Even basketball coach Greg Gard broke his social media silence, saying heavens wide receivers just got better. Mason suffered an injury in 2007 that sidelined him from coaching, but he stayed on a support staff for over a decade, linking the program with NFL teams and high school coaches.

1:06Bialema stories highlight Mason's genuineness that build bridges everywhere, leaving a legacy that still resonates in college football circles.