Him and Wade treat you like a close personal friend if you just come up and say hi. It really isn't hard at all to understand why Bum made such a lasting impression on his players. At the reunions the players all come wearing cowboy boots and hats.
He hasn't passed away yet. Cyberx is simply saying that he's in bad shape right now, and it's not looking good.
Does anyone have a source for this? Not to discredit the OP, but Wade was interviewed today and seemed totally normal. You'd think it would be mentioned if it were that serious.
^cyberx is pretty credible imo with Rockets insider news. Anyway, wish Bum could see Texans go further in the playoffs.
RIP <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Former Oilers coach Bum Phillips died tonight at his home in Goliad. He was 90.</p>— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/McClain_on_NFL/statuses/391398860544671745">October 19, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Wade is a strong, strong man. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Bum is gone to Heaven-loved and will be missed by all -great Dad,Coach, and Christian</p>— Wade Phillips (@sonofbum) <a href="https://twitter.com/sonofbum/statuses/391398788864425984">October 19, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2013/10/houston-icon-bum-phillips-dies/
Never knew that was his twitter handle. I love that. I always have the utmost respect for those who embrace their famous parents, rather than treating the shadow they cast as a burden.
