Mel Tenopir, who retired in 2003, was considered a guru of line play during his 29 years with the Cornhuskers.
Former offensive line coach Milt Tenpoir passed away at the age of 76 Tuesday night after his battle with luekemia. Tenopir was Nebraska's offensive line coach from 1974 - 2002 and the founder of the historic Pipeline.
Nebraska had six Outland Trophy winners as the best interior lineman in college football under Tenopir.
"Milt Tenopir was a great man and it was a blessing for our staff to get to know him over the past couple years," head coach Mike Riley said. "He will be truly missed but the impact he left will always be remembered. Milt will forever be a Husker."
Last Thursday Coach Tenopir was able to make a visit to football practice and was warmly greeted by players and coaches.
Current and former players and coaches shared their remembrances of Coach Tenopir across social media.
It was an honor to get to know Milt as a man and a coach, he will forever be a Husker. #Pipeline pic.twitter.com/BYsfUoOlBr
— Mike Riley (@Coach_Riley) September 27, 2016
One of the Greatest of all Time! Great Man, Friend and Mentor! Love you Coach #RIP pic.twitter.com/FUPemJQwww
— Mike Cavanaugh (@CoachCavHuskers) September 27, 2016
Saddened 2 hear th passing of Milt Tenopir.Th true leader of th #Pipeline .1 of th most important figures in th history of @Huskers football
— Jason Peter (@jasonpeter) September 27, 2016
R.I.P Coach Tenopir @GSchu23 @Court_Love10 @DavidKnevel72 pic.twitter.com/HJsJOY7H2l
— Zach Hannon (@_HannonZach72) September 27, 2016
One of the Greatest of all Time! Great Man, Friend and Mentor! Love you Coach #RIP pic.twitter.com/FUPemJQwww
— Mike Cavanaugh (@CoachCavHuskers) September 27, 2016
Coach you will be missed. You taught me so much about the game of football and life. Heaven gained a good one tonight. pic.twitter.com/qAnayKBVmW
— John Garrison (@CoachGarrisonOL) September 27, 2016
The best O Line Coach ever now has the best seat in Memorial Stadium. He helped build this program and now he can rest. RIP Coach #Huskers pic.twitter.com/YmyEw2iy8H
— Matt Hoskinson (@Skers62) September 27, 2016
