
Well-wishes poured in for fullback Rob Cote, who announced his retirement from the CFL on Tuesday.
FORMER TEAMMATES
Congrats on an incredible and extensive career Cotes @robcote26 . One of the best teammates anyone could ask for; The team and the City are lucky to have you. Best of luck on phase 2! #bud @calstampeders
— Matt Walter (@matt_walter) January 23, 2018
Without a doubt one of the most humble,professional,team oriented, classiest, hard working dudes I’ve ever had the pleasure to strap it up with wish there was a bunch guys like him in a locker room but they don’t make many like him..Congrats on great career brother! @robcote26
— Derek Dennis (@6BONECRUSHER3) January 23, 2018
The best teammate, role model, captain, and friend I could of hoped to play with. A true great. The locker room won’t be the same you! #THEWEAPON https://t.co/r0mKkhWTCl
— Charlie Power (@charliepower) January 24, 2018
CHEERS to an amazing 11 yr career brother. Enjoy life after football!! @robcote26 #needanewroomate #realshotstonight pic.twitter.com/QGiEjbQvBi
— Rene Paredes (@RParedes30) January 23, 2018
Was clearly spoiled with this man keeping the launch point safe. The man does everything the right way. It was an honor 👊 https://t.co/ulAUX0vM9e
— Rob Maver (@rmaver6) January 23, 2018
Congrats @robcote26 u were and will always be one of my favorite teammates. U were that little piece that made everything better. Some don’t know it exists and others over look it until its broken. U were very valuable to the team’s success in Ur career. #Respect #GradeAFamilyToo
— Nik Lewis (@nikel18) January 23, 2018
So much respect for this man and all he’s done for the game. Just an awesome Canadian talent and… https://t.co/dQo7dBQtGM
— Jerome Messam (@JMessam) January 23, 2018
We got one more before you retired! Congrats on a great career! It was an Honor to share a small… https://t.co/pHJ5SOy3kq
— Justin Renfrow (@RenfrowJustin) January 23, 2018
One of the best teammates I ever played with retires today. @robcote26 good luck bud! I’m glad when they told me all those years ago, you were my replacement, you were so much better than just a long snapper and we got to be friends! #cfl #Stamps
— Randy Chevrier (@randychevrier) January 23, 2018
Congrats to @robcote26 aka “The Weapon” on a great career. He did all the little things that don’t show up on the stat sheet. A true professional, team first player, and all around good guy. Glad I had the chance to strap it up with you for 6 years. pic.twitter.com/tP3G8oxdH9
— Marquay McDaniel (@_McDaniel16) January 23, 2018
FANS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
As a die hard @calstampeders fan, I respectfully decline your resignation. @robcote26 pic.twitter.com/oNr7l9hHbW
— Jennifer Johnston (@kudos2jen) January 23, 2018
I’ll always remember @robcote26 for this! Thanks for making my fan boy dream come true. Congrats on retirement and good luck to you in your future endeavors @calstampeders #GreyCup #CochraneKid pic.twitter.com/Flxow14VP8
— Nadeem Jaffer (@njaffer23) January 23, 2018
Sad to see this guy go. @robcote26 you’ll always have a place of honour on my #Stampsmas tree!! All the best to you!! @calstampeders @CFL pic.twitter.com/nnJMlVEoCp
— MommyC (@newfiehun) January 23, 2018
Congratulations @robcote26 on your career with @calstampeders, and thank you for your time given to our organization and our athletes. All the best to you in what lies ahead! pic.twitter.com/iUt1I0NbPQ
— Special Olympics CGY (@SpecialOCalgary) January 23, 2018
Today @robcote26 retired from the @calstampeders and @CFL after an outstanding football career. Thank you for your support of our families for 10+ years as our Volunteer Ambassador! We all look forward to continuing to work with you. Congrats on all of your successes…thus far! pic.twitter.com/zioo0uGpq7
— Hospice Calgary (@hospicecalgary) January 23, 2018
Attended My friend @robcote26 @calstampeders retirement announcement this AM. What a gr8 career and class act.
Proud of you Rob and your family.
Thx for all you have giving back to this community pic.twitter.com/ZNTd5Xtypl— Sheldon Kennedy (@ShelKenn) January 23, 2018