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Post by rkmw56 on May 5, 2013 23:15:25 GMT -5
Just watched a movie about Michael Oher, and I have to admit, I recognized the name ...
but not until the movie was almost over. It wasn't about his football playing as much as his
terrible life growing up, and the family who 'adopted' him and helped him to become a football star.
Here's a synopsis from IMDB:
"Based on the true story of Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy who take in a homeless teenage African-American, Michael "Big Mike" Oher. Michael has no idea who his father is and his mother is a drug addict. Michael has had little formal education and few skills to help him learn. Leigh Anne soon takes charge however, as is her nature, ensuring that the young man has every opportunity to succeed. When he expresses an interest in football, she goes all out to help him, including giving the coach a few ideas on how best to use Michael's skills. They not only provide him with a loving home, but hire a tutor to help him improve his grades to the point where he would qualify for an NCAA Division I athletic scholarship. Michael Oher was the first-round pick of the Baltimore Ravens in the 2009 NFL draft."
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Post by badmedicine on May 6, 2013 14:04:19 GMT -5
I remember that story from a few years ago. Pro sports could use more examples like him.
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