Bill Cowher's wife dies

[Smasher_Sloan]

Maybe her illness was known among NFL insiders, but I had heard nothing, which makes this news stunning:

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10204/1075087-100.stm

 

[Sam Mills 51]

While it wasn't well-publicized, there was some awareness of what was going on with Kaye.

RIP. Hopefully, she'll join Kay Yow somewhere up there ...

 

[Batman]

How long had she been ill? Was that why he left the Steelers when he did?

 

[Drip]

How long had she been ill? Was that why he left the Steelers when he did?

I wouldn't doubt it. Sad story to hear about. RIP.

 

[Second Thoughts]

That's just sad. So young.

 

[Sea Bass]

Remember the rumours of how Cowher left coaching because he was leaving his wife and wanted to keep his income low? Seem a bit heartless now.

 

[Pancamo]

Probably the reason he kept turning down jobs in the last few years.

RIP.

 

[Inky_Wretch]

Sad. And scary for those of us who've neglected to be sun smart at various times.

 

[outofplace]

Certainly seems to explain a lot regarding Cowher's choices in recent years. Very sad news.

 

[Mizzougrad96]

When he left I remember hearing that he had "very serious family issues"

I had no idea what that specifically meant, although I'm sure plenty of people did.

RIP.

 

[mustangj17]

The first thing I can think is, he has his next coaching gig by Jan. 15.

Unless of course he wants to spend more time with his kids.

 

[Colton]

So sad. Way too young.

RIP.

 

[CR19]

God bless him, and R.I.P. to his wife. What a shame.

 

[93Devil]

RIP

When was she diagnosed? I heard a lot of bull**** about him over the years, but nothing close to this
(the truth).

 

[tripleoption34]

Nothing to say but thoughts and prayers. I nearly lost my (then) g/f to a blood clot to her brain a few years ago and was terrified about the prospects of living without her. I can't begin to imagine what he and his daughters are feeling.

 

[beardpuller]

Wow, I had no idea who his wife was. She and her sister were fine basketball players. Very said to hear of her passing.

 

[Blitz]

Condolences to the entire Cowher family and friend-base.

 

[mpcincal]

Wow, I had no idea who his wife was. She and her sister were fine basketball players. Very said to hear of her passing.

I can remember when I was a kid (the 1970s), there was a yogurt commercial with twin sisters who were teammates in the women's pro basketball league at the time. Reading about Mrs. Cowher's history, I suddenly realized that had to be her and her twin in that ad. Couldn't find it on YouTube though.

RIP. 54 is way, way too young for that.

 

[proudpittsburgher]

wow, had no idea about any of this. There were a lot of stories about BC and many things having to do with unfaithfullness to his family and such. But no matter how many celebrations there were after wins, or condolences after losses, I always saw him with his kids and wife, they were always right there through the good and bad and coach Cowher always went straight to them. He even did it after winning the super bowl in 05 . . . the shot of him with the family giving a big high 5 before celebrating on the field sticks out in my mind. I always though it was a bit cheesy but it solidified to me his closeness to his family. Man, RIP

 

[93Devil]

wow, had no idea about any of this. There were a lot of stories about BC and many things having to do with unfaithfullness to his family and such. But no matter how many celebrations there were after wins, or condolences after losses, I always saw him with his kids and wife, they were always right there through the good and bad and coach Cowher always went straight to them. He even did it after winning the super bowl in 05 . . . the shot of him with the family giving a big high 5 before celebrating on the field sticks out in my mind. I always though it was a bit cheesy but it solidified to me his closeness to his family. Man, RIP

There were always those rumors about his fooling around, but maybe his lack of intensity to football following SB XL seems to have a much more concrete reason.

I hope he finds a good team to coach so long as it is not in the state of Ohio or Maryland.