Michael Oher

Recently I saw the movie The Blindside. And I have to say it was one of the best sports stories and movies I have seen or heard of. It had me thinking that why we didn't talk about such a subject in class. The topic about athletes coming from a tough home I think is very important issue in sports. The movie talked about how his mother was a drug addict and that he basically had to raise himself. I'm sure there are a ton of athletes that have gone through rough moments like this before they became a professional athlete. I think these players have more character to them and don't seem to be as flashing when it comes to show boating. I think a lot more of these players stories should be told. What Michael Oher went through was incredible. Now he did have a family that took him in and raised him when he was a teenager and they were really rich. But, the entire time he never changed who he was. He didn't need all the top styles of clothing. He was very quiet and to himself. I think a white family adopting a black kid also shows how racism today is even lesser and lesser. Anyways he ended up getting to go play football at the university of Mississippi and was later drafted in the first round of the NFL draft by the Baltimore Ravens. I think this goes with people who have disabilities. These athletes are inspiring and kids growing up that don't think it is possible to succeed can see that it has happened before and is possible for their dreams to come true. It is awesome to see and hear about stories like Michael Oher because it makes you realize once again that people have it a lot worse out there. This was a great movie to have seen before finals because he was motivating and really got me studying more then I usually do. I think for future classes the topic of coming from a rough childhood to a professional athlete should be brought up. Here is the trailer for the movie Blindside if you were wondering what it looked like: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khtBvQdxta4