Steelers running back coach badly burned in fire

**PurpleApocalypse37** · 01-06-2012, 02:43 PM

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...urned-in-fire/

He will live. He is currently in a medically induced coma. He has burns on 30-50 percent of his body, on his arms and legs and the back of his head.

I hope he isn't too disfigured and doesn't lose motor movements or anything like that. Thankfully he didn't get burnt on the face. Good luck, Kirby.

**HoustonRaven** · 01-06-2012, 02:45 PM

Good God, that's horrible!

Hope he will be ok.

**GOTA** · 01-06-2012, 02:53 PM

Terrible story. Get better soon Kirby. You're in my thoughts.

**somedumbguy** · 01-06-2012, 02:56 PM

That is horrible.

I hope he has a complete and speedy recovery.

**sailorsam** · 01-06-2012, 02:59 PM

get well soon Kirbs

**JStruds** · 01-06-2012, 03:07 PM

That's awful. Best wishes for a full recovery.

**SteelGirl** · 01-06-2012, 03:10 PM

Sad sad news!!!! Get better soon Kirby!!! You and your family will be in my prayers!!

**laxman63** · 01-06-2012, 03:10 PM

My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family! Hoping and praying for and speedy recovery!

**BcRaven** · 01-06-2012, 03:21 PM

Kirby Wilson is only 50. No matter which team he coaches, we are all his fans today.
Here's hoping you fully recover coach... Bc

**da Blackbird** · 01-06-2012, 03:23 PM

It's a really horrible injury and it hits real close to home for me. In 2006, I lost my mother to burn injuries (she was 65). The key factor in this one is going to be age (the skin regenerates faster the younger you are). He's 50 and has about 30-50% burn coverage (mom had about 50%), but he should be OK as long as there's no infection setbacks. He's in for a long road, but his age and presumably physical condition should enable him to get through. Setting all rivalries aside, my thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

**DarienA** · 01-06-2012, 03:43 PM

Horrible... sigh... hope he pulls through.

**BcRaven** · 01-06-2012, 03:53 PM

Originally Posted by da Blackbird

It's a really horrible injury and it hits real close to home for me. In 2006, I lost my mother to burn injuries (she was 65). The key factor in this one is going to be age (the skin regenerates faster the younger you are). He's 50 and has about 30-50% burn coverage (mom had about 50%), but he should be OK as long as there's no infection setbacks. He's in for a long road, but his age and presumably physical condition should enable him to get through. Setting all rivalries aside, my thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

da Bb, so sorry for the loss of your mom 6 years ago. It is an awful way to go, and I wish you and your family peace as the years go by... Bc