“Coach Hoeppner was more than an inspirational football coach. He was a quintessential Hoosier man – a hard-nosed, hard-working, father figure who cared deeply about his community, his family and his players. For nearly three decades, Coach Hoeppner helped mold athletes into fine football players and, more importantly, finer men. He leaves the Hoosiers a better football team than he found it, and he leaves the entire Indiana University community richer for having known him. From this day forward, every time a Hoosier football player touches the fabled limestone boulder as he runs into Memorial Stadium, it will be a reminder of the proud legacy left by this extraordinary native son.”\n– U.S. Senator Evan Bayh (D-Ind.)
"I am very saddened by the passing of Terry Hoeppner, and my thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, Jane, their children and grandchildren. Although Terry only coached the Hoosiers for a few years, he was truly respected and beloved by the players, his staff, and the entire IU community. We will all miss his visible enthusiasm for the game of football and for life."\n-U.S. Representative Baron Hill (D-9th, Ind.)
“This is a sad loss for the coaching profession. Terry was not only a gifted coach but a great man as well. He was an amazing ambassador for college football and all the ideals that it represents. Terry will be greatly missed and our prayers go out to his wife, Jane, his children and the entire Indiana football family.”\n– Illinois football coach Ron Zook
“Terry Hoeppner was the embodiment of the very best qualities that are admirable in a coach. He was a man of integrity and passion; he loved his players, and he loved the game. He represented the highest ideals of intercollegiate athletics. His legacy will endure but his presence will be greatly missed. Our deepest sympathies are extended to his family and all who loved him.”\n– Michigan Football coach Lloyd Carr\n \n“Coach Hoeppner’s untimely passing earlier (Tuesday) is a loss for the game of football, the Big Ten Conference, Indiana University, his wonderful family and all the young people he touched. Coach Hep was a difference maker throughout his career. He will be truly missed by his colleagues. Our thoughts are with his family and Indiana University.”\n– Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel
“This is a very sad day for all of the Big Ten due to the passing of Coach Terry Hoeppner. He did a magnificent job in two short years at Indiana. He exemplified what true courage means. All of us are extremely saddened by his passing and our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, Jane, and the entire Hoeppner family, as well as Indiana University.”\n– Minnesota football coach Tim Brewster
“I wish to extend my heartfelt sympathy to Coach Hoeppner’s wife Jane, his children and grandchildren. My condolences also go out to his coaching staff, his players and the entire Indiana University community during this difficult time. His passing certainly reminds us all just how fragile life is. My thoughts and prayers are with his immediate family as well as his extended football family. Terry will be sorely missed in the coaching profession.”\n– Michigan State football coach Mark Dantonio
“The entire Iowa football family wants to extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Terry Hoeppner on their loss. He was an outstanding football coach and an even better man. His passing is a terrible loss to Indiana University and college football.”\n– Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz
“On behalf of our staff and our team I’d like to pass on our greatest sympathy to Coach Hoeppner’s family, the Indiana football team and the IU community. Coach Hoeppner was a proven winner who had an unshakable confidence in his vision for his program. He carried himself in a first-class manner and demanded the same from everyone associated with his team. Our thoughts are with the Hoeppner family and all those close to Terry during these trying times.”\n– Wisconsin football coach Bret Bielema
“This is a tragedy, and my condolences go out to Coach Hoeppner’s family. He clearly had the Indiana program going back in the right direction. During our last season up there (in Bloomington), the enthusiasm in the stadium was obvious and they were really embracing what he was doing. He conducted himself and the program in a very classy manner, and this is quite a loss for the coaching profession.”\n– Kentucky football coach Rich Brooks
“I am forever inspired by Terry Hoeppner – he led by words and actions, from near and far, by example and intellect and as a perpetual teacher and student. Terry was a great teacher, a better coach, an even better colleague and, most of all, friend.”\n– Miami University Director of Athletics Brad Bates
“Terry was a coach’s coach. He worked hard at football. He was extremely enthusiastic and liked by everybody. I know Indiana was his dream job and fortunately, he was able to live his dream for a while. He was just a great coach, a great person and he was great for the kids.”\n– Northern Illinois head football coach Joe Novak
“I’ve known Terry for a long time. We were head coaches together at the same time in the same league and as good of a football coach that he was, he was an even better person. He still had a lot to give to the sport of football. It is just a shame.”\n– Bowling Green State head football coach Gregg Brandon\n“Obviously, I am deeply saddened by the passing of Coach Hoeppner. Terry was a true leader, and Indiana has lost not only a great coach, but more importantly, a great husband, father and friend. I can’t express the sorrow I feel personally and that the whole Minnesota Family feels for the Hoeppner family and Indiana community. Our hearts go out to his wife, Jane, and his children Amy, Allison and Drew.”\n– Former Miami University of Ohio and current \nMinnesota director of Athletics Joel Maturi
“I have great respect for what Coach Hoeppner did at Miami, building that program to be a consistent contender for MAC championships during his time there. He was beginning to make the same impact at Indiana. His passing is tragic for everyone, especially his wife and family to whom we send our thoughts and prayers.”\n– Akron head football coach J.D. Brookhart
“Coach Hoeppner was a great person, on and off the field. He was one of the main reasons I went to Miami. He was a great leader and role model to anyone who wanted to be a coach. He will be deeply missed by the football community and life in general. I send condolences to his wife, Jane, and the family.”\n– Kentucky graduate \nassistant coach and former Miami University of Ohio player Dontae Wright
“I always think about Terry Hoeppner’s passion, his love of football and his love for his players. He had unbridled enthusiasm and a zest for life and coaching. He has touched the lives of numbers of players and his legacy will go on because of the type of person he was. He had an impact on everyone he met.”\n– New Orleans Saints strength and conditioning coach and former Miami University football player/coach/strength and conditioning coach Dan Dalrymple
