Follow Up on Elliot Mealer Article
Another article that follows up the E60 report on Elliot Mealer.
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/e60/news/story?id=4534334
Great read - I hope everyone can be as strong as him and his family.
October 7th, 2009 at 12:27 PM ^
Even a more remarkable person to live thru this the way he has. I unexpectedly loss my father in July of this year and I was balling like a little kid watching this. How can you not root for someone with this kind of character? Kudos to RR for honoring the scholarship.
Go #57. GO BLUE!!
October 7th, 2009 at 12:39 PM ^
It really makes you appreciate what you have.
My heart just goes out to Elliot, his family, and Hollis' family.
October 7th, 2009 at 12:41 PM ^
I got emotional watching that piece of E:60. Its unbelievable the way he has dealt with and persevered through this tragedy.
October 7th, 2009 at 1:02 PM ^
My fiancee, mom and I were all borderline tears. He appears to have a wonderful support group between his and her families.
On the less important side (to some), its nice to see RR and Michigan getting some positive press. I'm sure any team in the country would do the same, but its nice to see the reports of the demise of M family values are greatly exaggerated.
EDIT: The article has some additional information from the E;60 piece. If you liked E:60, then it is worth it to take the time to read the article.
October 7th, 2009 at 3:10 PM ^
Actually cried during the balloon scene...I am not that much of a crier (cryer?) but that was pretty emotional stuff.
Great piece...I have a ton of respect for the Mealers and Hollis' family, what a great (but terribly tragic) story.
October 7th, 2009 at 1:04 PM ^
The balloon scene was the one that really hit me hard. I mean he looked so strong through most of the piece, then when he was explaining why they write on the balloons he just couldn't take it. I really hope Mealer turns out to be a big success,
October 7th, 2009 at 1:35 PM ^
He will be a success...I know his family well and they are all dedicated to working hard and earning things. Elliot has talent is athletic and will outwork people. Kudos to ESPN for a great, heart warming and inspiring piece on a family that deserved to have it done.
October 7th, 2009 at 3:40 PM ^
that Coach Rodriguez called him to immediately let him know that he'd always have a scholarship. It would definitely be a great day to see his brother run out on the field with the team.
October 7th, 2009 at 4:15 PM ^
What a great family he comes from! His girlfriends family is unbelievable as well. This was a great piece of journalism. This piece should by recognized. Not enough credit given for positive journalism. Rich came off as a great guy (which he is). Shove your family values up your you know what Boren.
October 7th, 2009 at 4:23 PM ^
While I appreciate the effort that Elliot is putting forth on behalf of his father and his girlfriend, I hope he also does it (or something) for himself. He definitely deserves it. I didn't know that he had played at the end of the Western game. And, I too, hope that Brock has an opportunity to run across the field, with his brother, and touch the Banner some day.
Also, I didn't know that Adrian Peterson has had so much adversity in his life. Sheesh, all we hear about is how pro athletes are so spoiled (and, in some ways, they are). But, many are quite grounded and that goes unreported and unnoticed (perhaps that's the way it should be).
October 7th, 2009 at 5:04 PM ^
I watched the video and read the article, and I actually think the article has a better "voice".
Both were very well done however.
October 7th, 2009 at 7:57 PM ^
amazing personal strength, I dont think i would be able to move on like that. I have so much respect for him as a person. I wish nothing but great things for him.
October 7th, 2009 at 8:14 PM ^
How he can be so emotionally strong is amazing to me. Best of luck to him throughout his M career.