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My Les Miles Story

Posted on 2/2/11 at 7:01 pm
Posted by Geaux4it
Member since Jan 2008
54 posts
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 by TigerMonkey
Beach
Member since Jul 2005
7280 posts
Posted on 2/2/11 at 7:03 pm to
Miles = super mega classy
Posted by LSUCanFAN
In the past
Member since Jan 2009
28097 posts
Posted on 2/2/11 at 7:03 pm to
Coach Miles Character has never been in doubt...class always class
Posted by exlsutiger
Dallas, TX
Member since Jan 2005
1351 posts
Posted on 2/2/11 at 7:04 pm to
nice - great story, thanks for sharing.
Posted by CamdenTiger
Member since Aug 2009
65111 posts
Posted on 2/2/11 at 7:04 pm to
Posted by ninthward
Boston, MA
Member since May 2007
21917 posts
Posted on 2/2/11 at 7:10 pm to
It seems Miles does this a few times a year, pretty amazing.
Posted by jellyfish
Oxford, MS
Member since Oct 2009
2102 posts
Posted on 2/2/11 at 7:20 pm to
he is a great man. prayers for that family
Posted by blackjackjackson
fourth dimension
Member since May 2008
7683 posts
Posted on 2/2/11 at 7:25 pm to
thanks dude. tj and family in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by Kid Charlemagne
Lawrenceville, GA
Member since Dec 2010
1709 posts
Posted on 2/2/11 at 7:28 pm to
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 by CaLSUTigerFan
California Bay Area
Member since Sep 2008
1240 posts
Posted on 2/2/11 at 7:28 pm to
Thanks for your story. Sorry to hear about the loss of your nephew.
Posted by TexasTiger89
Houston, TX
Member since Feb 2005
26292 posts
Posted on 2/2/11 at 8:00 pm to
Thanks for posting. Sorry about your nephew.
Posted by DEG
Atlanta
Member since Jul 2009
10750 posts
Posted on 2/2/11 at 8:00 pm to
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 by kjanchild
Member since Jan 2005
4055 posts
Posted on 2/2/11 at 8:06 pm to
Brought a tear to my eye! Sorry for your loss!
This post was edited on 2/2/11 at 8:07 pm
Posted by Ipreciateu2
Brazier-Watson in Lutcher
Member since Feb 2005
6470 posts
Posted on 2/2/11 at 8:07 pm to
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 by notiger1997
Metairie
Member since May 2009
61239 posts
Posted on 2/2/11 at 8:08 pm to
Thats and awesome story. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by TigersOfGeauxld
Just across the water...
Member since Aug 2009
25057 posts
Posted on 2/2/11 at 8:14 pm to
quote:

Miles = super mega classy


This +1,000

Posted by Brett425
West Monroe, La.
Member since Jun 2010
1758 posts
Posted on 2/2/11 at 8:23 pm to
Thanks for sharing..
Posted by LSUTiger205
Ocean Springs, MS
Member since Aug 2006
10820 posts
Posted on 2/2/11 at 8:27 pm to
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 by JudgeBoyett
Mayor of LSWhoville
Member since Feb 2007
1801 posts
Posted on 2/2/11 at 8:47 pm to
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.
Posted by doogles02
Olla, LA
Member since Sep 2010
185 posts
Posted on 2/2/11 at 8:49 pm to
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...
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