Brock Mealer Walking By Himself
A nice thing to see as we go into the weekend: Brock Mealer walking by himself.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=4311954808295
Video is from Barwis Methods' Facebook page. What an awesome blessing that we have someone like Brock (and Mike) around here.
August 17th, 2012 at 5:36 PM ^
You have to love what Barwis and his guys are doing, nothing short of amazing!
Brock really is my hero...
August 17th, 2012 at 5:38 PM ^
simply badass!
August 17th, 2012 at 5:39 PM ^
Impossible is NOTHING.
August 17th, 2012 at 5:47 PM ^
Brock is the 1%
August 17th, 2012 at 5:49 PM ^
I imagine everyone on this board knows the story, but for the 1 or 2 people that don't.
August 17th, 2012 at 6:21 PM ^
Makes me so proud of Michigan...Also who is cutting onions?
August 17th, 2012 at 6:08 PM ^
Wow...just wow.
Way to go Brock!
Kudos to Brock and Barwis and everyone else who have had a hand in making this happen.
August 17th, 2012 at 6:07 PM ^
August 17th, 2012 at 6:28 PM ^
An incredible story and one of the remnants that we can be proud of from the years that Rich Rod was here. Stuff like this feels like an undefeated season to me. Hoping when all hope is lost..Brock's faith in God is admirable. It's great to be a Michigan Wolverine.
August 17th, 2012 at 6:35 PM ^
Thanks for sharing. Go, Brock, Go!
August 17th, 2012 at 6:36 PM ^
August 17th, 2012 at 6:39 PM ^
Hell yea.....brought a tear to my eye. God Bless Brock kid is a hell of a fighter. Also, props to Mike who stuck with him even after all the RR stuff went down. Barwis is a real stand up dude.
August 17th, 2012 at 6:50 PM ^
That is amazing! He is looking a bit better at it than he did in that video from a few months ago. Just to be able to move around the house a bit is something we all take for granted ...
August 17th, 2012 at 6:59 PM ^
So much swag in that walk
August 17th, 2012 at 7:01 PM ^
They are cutting onions here too.
August 17th, 2012 at 7:13 PM ^
IN-DAMN-SPIRING. What a true hero. Would someone please stop with the onions already!
August 17th, 2012 at 7:22 PM ^
This was a very inspirational view, and thanks for sharing.
Brock's story is awesome one that shows you what tenacity really is and what it sorts of rewards it can reap. Very amazing, and major props to Brock and Barwis.
August 17th, 2012 at 8:14 PM ^
Not suprising...knew it would happen eventually with his desire and work ethic. Great for him
August 17th, 2012 at 8:42 PM ^
That guy is going to run out on the field to kick off the 2013 season and jump to touch the banner by 2014. I hope they do something to highlight this on senior day with his brother.
August 17th, 2012 at 9:07 PM ^
August 17th, 2012 at 9:33 PM ^
Hear about Ondre, then hear he's doing well. Go off to visit a dear friend who just had hours of spinal surgery yesterday, and today she's smiling and talking (supposedly she was still under anesthesia when she started talking about Woodstock). And then this. I wonder if this has anything to do with Elliott smiling in all the fall pictures and interviews. Most of the attention has been on his beard, but I can't help seeing that even his eyes are smiling now. Seems like he's been healing too.
August 17th, 2012 at 9:56 PM ^
What a beautiful thing to see!
August 17th, 2012 at 11:51 PM ^
August 18th, 2012 at 12:35 AM ^
Amazing. Just an incredible sight to see. Brock Mealer is one of the most impressive people ever associated with our football program, and he didn't even play here.
August 18th, 2012 at 12:48 AM ^
vs. recruiting, Urbs, Saban and Sparty.
Brock's recovery matters.
August 18th, 2012 at 1:23 AM ^
August 18th, 2012 at 7:30 AM ^
I continue to be amazed by this man and his perseverance! A true inspiration to us all!
Who cuts onions at 7:30 in the morning anyway?
August 18th, 2012 at 8:20 AM ^
That's absolutely amazing. Truly inspirational.
August 18th, 2012 at 9:04 AM ^
When I woke up this morning and saw this video, a had a couple initial thoughts.
#1 - This is awesome, flat out amazing. So happy for that family and proud of Brock.
#2 - Of course my second thought had to selfishly take it back to Michigan Football. But my thought was "It was worth it." Let's not turn this into anything about Rich Rod, this is too great of a story to do that. But like the rest of you, I certainly have my thoughts about those 3 years. But after seeing what Rich Rod's S&C staff has done with Brock, how's they've stuck by him, how they are helping him walk again...it was worth it.
It is not far-fetched to think part of that 1% has to do with Mike Barwis and his staff. If we don't get Rich Rod, we don't get Barwis. I've struggled over the years swallowing the pill that was that era. When I see this, I can only think "it was worth it."
I could not be more proud to be a Michigan fan...and honored to say every coach we've ever had gave something to program that no one can take away. Rich Rod's legacy on the field will never be good when it comes to Michigan...but please make sure you put a little 1% asterisk next to his legacy whenever you bring him up, because again...it was worth it.
August 18th, 2012 at 10:15 AM ^
August 18th, 2012 at 10:31 AM ^
What an inspirational way to start the day. Just incredible.