Comments on: Greensboro Sports loses a good friend:Jeff Carlton dies this morning

By: Hal Capps

Hal Capps — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:47:19 +0000

My heart has taken a big hit. I always thought the world of Jeff! As a young coach, some 10 years ago. Jeff came to see me, he asked many insightful questions; not about our team, but about how I was going to run our program.He was at our last championship game this year, and he talked to our Off.cord. Jeff Snuffer about the passing of his brother during that week of cancer. I feel he and coach Snuffer really hit it off. I only found out about Mr.Carlton this week. I decicded to go on line tonight, and tell the world, That I love him, and will always love Jeff Carlton

By: Jim

Jim — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:45:11 +0000

I met Jeff not long after he first took over the prep sports assignment at the paper and I always enjoyed my conversations with him. He was smart, down-to-earth and always focused on his job.

When scanning the sports page in the mornings, I always looked for his by-line. To me, the events and people Jeff wrote about took on an added significance simply because it was Jeff writing about them.

I hope Jeff’s family finds a measure of comfort in reading the wonderful tributes from so many of his friends and colleagues. All of us are fortunate to have known him.

By: Dan

Dan — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:41:13 +0000

This city of Greensboro has lost a great man and an excellent sportswriter.

Thank you Jeff Carlton.

By: jamos24

jamos24 — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 03:19:32 +0000

My deepest sympathies go out to the family of Mr. Carlton. I have always enjoyed his contributions to the area of Prep Sports. I never knew of his condition, and this is quite a shock. Mr. Carlton will be missed by many, rest in peace and God Bless.

By: Doug Cockman

Doug Cockman — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 02:34:45 +0000

This is really terrible news. Jeff was a really great guy and that is something that you can’t say about everyone you meet in journalism and broadcasting. My prayers go out to Jeff’s family and friends as well as his co-workers at the N&R. Also, nice work by Andy on the write-up. God Bless You, Jeff.

By: Rob Goodman

Rob Goodman — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 01:39:41 +0000

Jeff was a real pro, and he did so much to support sports in our market. Whether it was high school sports, an ACC game or the Wyndham Championship, Jeff always added something special to the mix. Many people will miss Jeff a lot, and I’m one of them.

By: Steve Phillips

Steve Phillips — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 23:52:10 +0000

I can only echo what others have said …

A great person, a true professional and, most of all, a good friend.

Rest in peace, Jeff! We won’t forget you.

By: Jason Gaertner

Jason Gaertner — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:21:16 +0000

Here is the same comments, which I posted at the N&R blog, with some extra added:

I have had the privledge of knowing and working with Jeff Carlton for about the past seven-and-a-half years, ever since I became a sports stringer in the fall of 2000. For those unfamiliar with the newspaper business, a “stringer” is like a free-lance writer, who’s hired by a publication, such as the News & Record, to cover a certain event, because that publication may not have enough staff to cover that event at a particular time.

I started working with Jeff on high school football coverage in August of 2000, then transitioned into basketball and other high school sports. Jeff taught me a lot about sportswriting, and worked with me to help improve my writing skills. For that, I am forever grateful and indebted to him. He was always very thorough, giving me pre-game notes, stats, or whatever he could provide, to help make the assignment go smoothly, and to make sure the story was accurate. His knowledge of local high school sports was outstanding and unsurpassed.

Even when Jeff left the high school beat to cover the Tar Heels and ACC, I still would occasionally speak with him when I saw him at the N&R office, and we could always share a laugh, about sports or some other topic. I remember one time he was
was joking with me about which one of Coach Roy Willaims’ “aw shucks,” or “dadgummit” quotes he was going to use in a UNC story.

Jeff was well-respected amongst high school coaches, administrators, and players in the Triad. Everywhere I went, when I told folks I was writing for the News & Record, they always asked me how Jeff was doing, and always praised him for his writing and professionalism. He will be deeply missed, and I am truly saddened by this loss. May you rest in peace, Jeff.

By: A friend

A friend — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:03:15 +0000

Thoughts and prayers to Jeff’s family and co-workers.

By: Phil Weaver

Phil Weaver — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 21:51:32 +0000

High school sports lost a good friend today. He always treated coaches and players with kindness and an interest in their perspective. The excitement of the basketball playoffs will be diminished by his loss.