College Gameday tears thread
Say what you want about Gameday, with Corso antics and the weekly inspirational stories, but this morning they had a story about a kid that was going to lose his sight to cancer getting adopted by USC, and spending time with the team before the surgery that would take away his sight. Holy crap, I admit the tears were flowing.
November 28th, 2009 at 11:23 AM ^
I'll admit - the USC/kid with cancer story had the room getting a little dusty here as well. I know people seem to think that whenever Carroll/USC does something charitable that it's self serving, but shit - even if it is, they helped a kid with his NINTH fight with cancer. Good for them.
November 28th, 2009 at 11:27 AM ^
The hardest part for me was when the mom was talking about his reaction to finding out he would lose his other eye. I don't understand how anyone, let alone someone of his age, can be so brave.
November 28th, 2009 at 11:34 AM ^
That was a very touching story, I was on the verge of turning off the Tebow Farewell Special when that story came on. Pete Carroll does a lot of great things like this. It's terrible that a KID can be on his ninth fight with cancer.
November 28th, 2009 at 11:43 AM ^
Pete does some really good things like heading into Compton and other rough areas of LA at night to talk to gang bangers and kids who are at risk to try to get them on the straightened arrow.
Seems like he is a pretty decent man, IMHEO.
November 28th, 2009 at 11:53 AM ^
I agree. I think the USC program is a little shady, but I think Carroll is a good guy. Stands in stark contrast to Charlie Weis. I'm pretty sure Weis is running an above-board program there at ND, but he's still such an unlikable dick.
November 28th, 2009 at 1:52 PM ^
kids are amazing and frequently inspiring-by the way northside, the phrase is "straight and narrow"
November 28th, 2009 at 2:47 PM ^
Duly noted
November 28th, 2009 at 7:32 PM ^
straightened arrow works for all intensive purposes.
November 28th, 2009 at 11:50 AM ^
I got pretty choked up myself when Jake was talking about trying to see everything he could before his operation to remove his final good eye. I can't imagine what it would be like to be on a clock to losing your sight. Kid is pure guts.
November 28th, 2009 at 12:08 PM ^
Yep, definitely teared up here. What an amazing kid.
November 28th, 2009 at 2:15 PM ^
I loved the fact that his favorite player was a Center. Showing the BUB's some love. Sad story but puts things in perspective.
November 28th, 2009 at 5:33 PM ^
to see the video. I went to espn college gameday and couldnt find it. If anyone has a link or knows where to find it please post it. Gracias.
November 28th, 2009 at 7:12 PM ^
heres the link in case anyone missed it. Very touching and inspirational story. http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4695481&categoryid=2564308
November 28th, 2009 at 9:45 PM ^
Wow what a kid, a true fighter.
November 29th, 2009 at 4:46 AM ^
That kid is stud. I don't know how he keeps it together.