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My Les Miles Story
Posted on 2/2/11 at 7:01 pm
Posted on 2/2/11 at 7:01 pm
I thought I would share my story (actually my nephews story)on coach Miles. In January of 2010 my nephew T J Fleming was diagnosed with cancer. He was a 20 year old who loved LSU football. TJ lived in a small town in South Alabama so you can imagine the ribbing he took from Auburn and Alabama fans. His Mom and Uncles were all huge Tide fans as well. TJ took it all in stride though. Anyway, once his cancer was getting to the point where we didnt know how much longer he would be with us his Mom wrote to LSU and Coach Miles to see if somehow they could maybe get a team photo or something for him to try and keep his spirits high. Well to everyones surprise he got a visit from Coach Miles, a signed photo and an invitation for him and his family to be on the sidelines for the LSU vs Alabama game. Unfortunately TJ didnt make it long enough to get to fulfill that dream but I know he was so touched by Coach's invite. We don't get to hear or see this side of a Coach much that's why I thought it was important to type this. I have always supported Coach Miles but after this it just solidified my support. If you like you can check out TJ's(TJ Fleming) facebook page that his Mom keeps up. That way you'll know the TJ we all knew. Thanks Coach for touching this families life and helping a kid realize a dream.
Posted on 2/2/11 at 7:03 pm to Geaux4it
Coach Miles Character has never been in doubt...class always class

Posted on 2/2/11 at 7:04 pm to Geaux4it
nice - great story, thanks for sharing.
Posted on 2/2/11 at 7:10 pm to CamdenTiger
It seems Miles does this a few times a year, pretty amazing. 
Posted on 2/2/11 at 7:20 pm to ninthward
he is a great man. prayers for that family
Posted on 2/2/11 at 7:25 pm to Geaux4it
thanks dude. tj and family in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted on 2/2/11 at 7:28 pm to jellyfish
Les is hands down the classiest man in college football. If I had a son, naturally I would want him to play at Oregon, but I would have no problem if he choose to play at LSU under Les.
Posted on 2/2/11 at 7:28 pm to ninthward
Thanks for your story. Sorry to hear about the loss of your nephew.
Posted on 2/2/11 at 8:00 pm to Geaux4it
Thanks for posting. Sorry about your nephew.
Posted on 2/2/11 at 8:00 pm to CaLSUTigerFan
As much as I appreciate what coach Miles did, it's overshadowed by such a sad story. With two boys of my own, I can't imagine...
Posted on 2/2/11 at 8:06 pm to TigerMonkey
Brought a tear to my eye! Sorry for your loss!
This post was edited on 2/2/11 at 8:07 pm
Posted on 2/2/11 at 8:07 pm to Geaux4it
Another awesome Miles story. Thanks for sharing it with us. Very sorry for the loss of your nephew, T.J. but I will keep him in my prayers. Les Rocks. 
Posted on 2/2/11 at 8:08 pm to Geaux4it
Thats and awesome story. Thanks for sharing.
Posted on 2/2/11 at 8:14 pm to TigerMonkey
quote:
Miles = super mega classy
This +1,000
Posted on 2/2/11 at 8:27 pm to Geaux4it
Good story. I see you are from Vidalia, there are more and more of us on here. Glad to see Concordia Parish has the interwebs now.
Posted on 2/2/11 at 8:47 pm to Geaux4it
I am sorry to hear about your nephew. 20 is way too young. Thank you for sharing
You know, stories like this are not a photo op for Miles. Nobody would ever know if it weren't for indivuduals like you sharing your story. That is the sign of somebody who cares about helping somebody because you can, not because you gain recognition for it. I am not a religious man, but I find one of the wisest sentiments from Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew: “but when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret." Going to the hospital with the team and newspaper photographers is one thing. This is something altogether different. I almost wish we had a sticky for posts like this.
You know, stories like this are not a photo op for Miles. Nobody would ever know if it weren't for indivuduals like you sharing your story. That is the sign of somebody who cares about helping somebody because you can, not because you gain recognition for it. I am not a religious man, but I find one of the wisest sentiments from Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew: “but when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret." Going to the hospital with the team and newspaper photographers is one thing. This is something altogether different. I almost wish we had a sticky for posts like this.
Posted on 2/2/11 at 8:49 pm to LSUTiger205
Maybe ESPN should put this story on Outside the Lines to make up for all the negative press they give Miles.
Regardless, very thoughtful act by Miles and I'm sorry for your loss...
Regardless, very thoughtful act by Miles and I'm sorry for your loss...
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