Amir Abdur-Rahim dead at 43

[GermantownDawg]

USF men’s basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim dies at 43

The second-year coach died from complications during a surgical procedure Thursday.

www.tampabay.com

Really sad deal. I know his family is devastated. Was really an up and comer in the profession.

 

[RalphDaltonFan]

My goodness. That's really young. Awful. Was a really impressive coach and just sucks to read this. RIP and condolences to the family.

 

[mcwildcats04]

Horrible news. Way too young.

 

[P. Fanning]

Awful news. Did a great job at Kennesaw State and then had South Florida on the bubble, and that is an accomplishment in itself at a school like South Florida. RIP.

 

[Crawfords Corner]

That's fcvking crazy. He was on his way to being one of the biggest pests for opposing teams in the coaching ranks.

Condolences to his family.

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

USF men’s basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim dies at 43

The second-year coach died from complications during a surgical procedure Thursday.

www.tampabay.com

Really sad deal. I know his family is devastated. Was really an up and comer in the profession.

I didn’t expect that wow. Prayers for his family. That is right around the corner for me. Dying after a surgical procedure scares me too. My mother was just in the ICU for blood clots in her lungs. They wanted to do surgery but her heart also has problems and they decided it was too risky. Thankfully. I would have fought to not have that done. She was way too weak at that point.

 

[ukcatz12]

Sad when anyone passes away this young, but just from a coaching perspective this guy was going to be the next big thing. I don't think he was ready for the bright lights yet, but he was one of my dark horses to replace Cal if Cal stuck around a few more years.

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

Sad when anyone passes away this young, but just from a coaching perspective this guy was going to be the next big thing. I don't think he was ready for the bright lights yet, but he was one of my dark horses to replace Cal if Cal stuck around a few more years.

I know quite a few on here had been talking about him lately as someone to watch.

 

[true-blue1]

So sad! Condolences to the family.

 

[KyCatFan1]

Sending prayers to his family during this tough situation. It just goes to show you that you never know when your time will come so make the most of the time you are here. I've been on that operating table 4 times and tried to not think about what could happen during the surgery. Luckily I never had complications.

 

[kywildcat1021979]

So sad prayers for his family way to young to pass away!

 

[Panthur]

What kind of medical procedure? That guy looked healthy. Between this and the organ donor "oopsie" last week, the medical community is just instilling me with a lot of confidence.

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

What kind of medical procedure? That guy looked healthy. Between this and the organ donor "oopsie" last week, the medical community is just instilling me with a lot of confidence.

I feel you, it happens more than people think too. I mean the odds are still low but it’s scary nonetheless.

 

[Panthur]

I feel you, it happens more than people think too. I mean the odds are still low but it’s scary nonetheless.

Terrifying.

 

[bbnkat02]

I feel you, it happens more than people think too. I mean the odds are still low but it’s scary nonetheless.

Odds are always low, but never ever zero. I remember when I had my wisdom teeth pulled in my early 20s. The oral surgeon was going through the risks and he said, "Including death." I looked at him like he was nuts, but, anytime you are cut upon, there's always that risk.

The human body is robust and yet also fragile.

Prayers to his family, friends, players, and collogues. 43 is too damn young.

 

[bbnkat02]

I didn’t expect that wow. Prayers for his family. That is right around the corner for me. Dying after a surgical procedure scares me too. My mother was just in the ICU for blood clots in her lungs. They wanted to do surgery but her heart also has problems and they decided it was too risky. Thankfully. I would have fought to not have that done. She was way too weak at that point.

My maternal grandmother (whom I miss every single day of my life) died after a surgical procedure to help her heart. The odds of her dying were like less than 5%.

She died three days after my birthday. My mom before she passed told me that my grandmother actually coded on my birthday and mom told the doctor, "You absolutely cannot let her die on her only grandson's birthday." They got her stable, but she was too weak. I was at college and my mother had to come get me, because she didn't want me driving and didn't tell me what happened until we got home. My grandmother and I spend every Sunday afternoon together. We'd have lunch and then hang out watching TV. We did this for 20 years- every Sunday without fail unless I was at a school event; came home most weekends in college so I could have lunch with her.

Man I miss her.

All that to say, surgeries are always a risk. Especially as you get older.

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

My maternal grandmother (whom I miss every single day of my life) died after a surgical procedure to help her heart. The odds of her dying were like less than 5%.

She died three days after my birthday. My mom before she passed told me that my grandmother actually coded on my birthday and mom told the doctor, "You absolutely cannot let her die on her only grandson's birthday." They got her stable, but she was too weak. I was at college and my mother had to come get me, because she didn't want me driving and didn't tell me what happened until we got home. My grandmother and I spend every Sunday afternoon together. We'd have lunch and then hang out watching TV. We did this for 20 years- every Sunday without fail unless I was at a school event; came home most weekends in college so I could have lunch with her.

Man I miss her.

All that to say, surgeries are always a risk. Especially as you get older.

My Grandmother who I don’t remember much also died from surgery. She was diabetic and went into deep depression after my grandfather died, she stopped taking care of herself and my mom had to rush her to the doctor because she wasn’t taking insulin. Well while she was in the hospital she needed to have her gallbladder removed, they accidentally cut her bowl and that led to Septic shock and her death. I know how you feel only I was 5 and didn’t have many memories ya know.

 

[Dr.LutherSan]

I had a couple classes with him when he was a grad assistant at Murray State. He was quiet, but seemed like a pretty nice guy. 43 is way too young.

 

[MegaBlue05]

Gut wrenching. Condolences to his family, players, staff and friends.

He’s my age.