We are asking everyone to say a prayer for Kirby Wilson, Steelers running back coach. Mr. Wilson was injured “seriously” in a fire and has burns on 30 percent to 50 percent of his body, and the injuries are considered serious but not life threatening.
Here is an excerpt from the Steelers Media Guide:
Kirby Wilson is in his fifth season as the Steelers’ running backs coach.
Wilson, who was hired on Jan. 29, 2007, came to Pittsburgh with 19 years of
coaching experience at both the collegiate and professional levels.
Wilson, 49, carried the momentum into 2010 as Rashard Mendenhall set a
career-high 1,273 rushing yards, ranking him seventh in the NFL and marked his
second consecutive season with over 1,000 yards on the ground. Mendenhall had
three 100-yard games and a career-high 13 rushing touchdowns.
In 2009, Wilson was instrumental in Mendenhall’s breakout season as he posted
his first career 1,000-yard rushing season with 1,108 yards on the year. He rushed
242 times with a team-high seven rushing touchdowns. In 2007, Wilson helped
Willie Parker earn his second consecutive Pro Bowl and led the NFL in rushing
through the first 16 weeks before he broke his leg in the second-to-last game of
the season.
Prior to the Steelers, Wilson coached the running backs for the Arizona Cardinals
(2004-06) after spending two seasons as running backs coach with the Tampa
Bay Buccaneers (2002-03).
January 6th, 2012 at 9:32 pm
Steelers suck but, This sounds like it’s pretty bad. There are few injuries worse than severe burns. If he got airlifted with burns it’s gotta be pretty significant. Steelers fan, Browns fan – it doesn’t matter. I hope he’s able to someday return to a normal life.
January 6th, 2012 at 9:33 pm
What the hell? This is becoming worse and worse for the Steelers. I’m a Broncos fan but that’s sad. Hope he gets better. I’m not religious so I’ll save the prayers but hope he continues to fight and comes away with the minimal amount of damage possible.You guys are cursed
January 6th, 2012 at 9:35 pm
Bills fans are wishing Coach Wilson a speedy recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. (I sit behind Captain Tailgate at games)
January 7th, 2012 at 2:11 am
Bills 57. I love you man!! I am glad that you found us…you going to be there for the AFC Champioship game against the Bungals in a few weeks?
As for Coach Wilson, Speedy Recovery my friend!!