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Michael Jerome Oher was born Michael Jerome Williams, Jr. on May 28, 1986. By the way, Michael Oher’s last name sounds like ‘oar’.
There is not much known of Michael’s early childhood because he prefers not to talk about it. It is known that he, and 12 other siblings, were raised by his mother who struggled with drug addiction. His father was murdered when he was young so Michael has little memory of him.
His life story really begins with Michael’s earliest recollections. Since there are very few people to remember what his life was like when he was a child, Michael’s memory is the only record. He didn’t even know his real name. He remembers sleeping on the porch and asking neighbors for food to eat when he was very young.
Here is a short video of Michael Oher’s beginnings….
This is the transcript of the above video:
A Diamond in the Rough
Narrator: Michael Oher has always survived on instinct…using a front porch as a mattress and begging neighbors for take-out; even breaking out of foster homes. Doing whatever it took for the following sunrise.
Michael Oher: I guess it is an instinct that everybody knows from the hood got or ghetto….whatever you want to call it. It you grew up in it, you gonna know how to survive it. I guess that is what I did.
Collins Tuohy (adoptive sister): He had a very rough hard upbringing with no parental supervision. He had no one. He didn’t even have the garbage man to help him out…he had nothing.
Narrator: Growing up in North Memphis, Oher was one of 13 kids. With his father murdered and his mother facing a drug addiction, he was forced to fend for himself at the age of 7.
Michael Oher: I didn’t have anybody to tell me to go to school everyday because it was going to count…I got to school around lunch time everyday and showing up for practice and I didn’t stay on top of things they passed me through because I was an athlete.
Narrator: In hopes he could contribute to the basketball team, a friend’s father brought him to Briarcrest Christian High School. The undesired trip would prove to be the turning point in Oher’s life.
Steve Simpson, Briarcrest Christian HS Principal: You had to really spend some time to trace dates and times to where he had been in school but I could tell initially that he had been academically deficient.
Sean Tuohy (Michael’s adoptive Father): He had a 0.4 GPA when he came to Briarcrest. So the foundation was zero but he is an extremely smart kid.
Steve Simpson, Briarcrest Christian HS Principal: He had enrolled in another program and it was not working for him and I thought to myself, I really don’t see how he can make it. So I said OK we will take you but you will be on an academic probation and we are not going to allow you to participate in anything until we can see some gradual and then some dramatic improvement in your grades.
Collins Tuohy (adoptive sister): I just remember thinking that’s the biggest person that I have ever seen in my entire life first and second, what is he doing at my school?
Narrator: On a chilly day over Thanksgiving break while driving past the school, the Tuohy family saw Oher in cutoff jeans and a t-shirt walking to the gym.
Leigh Anne Tuohy (Michael’s adoptive Mother): All that put together was very compelling and I mean you go, wait a minute, I can do something.
Sean Tuohy (Michael’s adoptive Father): She obviously looked into his heart and saw that there was more to his need than just food.
Leigh Anne Tuohy (Michael’s adoptive Mother): Michael just needed to be loved. I hugged him for a year before he even hugged me back. I think that that was the first time in his life that someone had proved that he knew in his hear that they had loved him for him.
Michael Oher: I felt like I was wanted here. I think that is what it was. I just felt like I was wanted and needed.
Narrator: Towards that end of his first semester, Oher was taken off of probation and was allowed to participate in athletics. Eventually, he found himself on the football field. Oher’s immense size and his sensational athleticism made him perfect for a lineman position.
Hugh Freeze (former HS coach): Defensive line…we felt we could line him up there and he didn’t have to do a whole lot of thinking but quickly we kind of figured out that his personality was more of an offensive line.
Narrator: Almost instantaneously, his rare combination of size and speed landed Oher as the number one offensive lineman prospect in the country and everyone wanted his services.
Sean Tuohy (Michael’s adoptive Father): It was the fastest recruiting of a high profile kid in the history of America because her wasn’t a prospect until February of his junior year and then recruiting didn’t last but 4 months!
Narrator: The Tuohy family was well known throughout Oxford, MS. Sean starred as a basketball player for Ole Miss while Leigh Anne cheered on the sidelines. Despite being heavily recruited from SEC powerhouses LSU and Tennessee, nothing could top the legacy of following in the footsteps of his adoptive parents.
Steve Simpson, Briarcrest Christian HS Principal: He showed us that he was a diamond in the rough if you will with a tremendous amount of determination. It’s just an instant when they come across that stage and the look in his eye, it meant the world to me to know that he had achieved that and he had a future.
Narrator: With High School diploma in hand and officially part of the Tuohy family, Oher has been protecting the blind side of Ole Miss for the past 3 seasons taking one intricate step at a time. Oher has claimed that life with the Tuohy’s has not changed him though if you ask anyone else this is not the same Michael Oher.
Collins Tuohy (adoptive sister): Michael is the most outgoing person you’ll meet. He has no problem asking a girl for her phone number and he has lots of friends and he has a great support system. I would have never thought when I first met him that this is who he would turn out to be.
Steve Simpson, Briarcrest Christian HS Principal: He’ll always say what Briarcrest has done for me and I always think, well Michael, you have been a blessing to us too.
Moving on to college….
Transcript from above video…
Michael Oher: I am just an intense player. I’m a full speed guy…this is all I know.
Narrator: This is Michael Oher now. He seems to be on top of the college football world now and he is but that has not always been the case. Oher was the subject of Michael Lewis’ book, “The Blindside“. He was one of thirteen children born to a mother addicted to crack. He did not know his real name, birthday or father. Michael didn’t even know how to read or write. His life though would change forever when he met the Tuohy family. Sean and his wife Leigh Anne were driving down one of the main boulevards of E. Memphis when off of a school bus stepped a big black kid. He was dressed in the same clothes that he always wore. Leigh Anne remarked that he was wearing shorts and Sean acknowledged that. And Leigh Anne said, “But it is snowing!” Sean walked up to him and asked him where he was going. Michael said to basketball practice. Sean told him that he did not have basketball practice. Oher turns to Sean and says, “I know…but they got heat in there.”
The narrator continues asking Michael: Growing up as a kid, did you ever think that you’d be here in this position right now?
Michael Oher: Honestly, I never saw it coming. Coming from where I am from, it is an unbelievable experience to be considered one of the best.
Narrator: Growing up on the streets of Memphis, Michael never imagined he’d be here. A step a It way from playing in the NFL.
Michael Oher: It’s a dream come true for me. I came a long ways. It’s been a long road for me. I just kept working hard and the hard work paid off for me.
Narrator: Nothing has come easy for Michael. He’s had to overcome more in his 22 years than most people in a lifetime.
Michael Oher: I just try to live day by day and give it my best effort and give it all I can every day.
Narrator: His hard work has definitely paid off for Michael. Once a kid who couldn’t afford to eat to being a young man making millions.
Narrator continues questioning Oher: What is the first thing that you are going to buy after the draft?
Michael: I have to buy a home. I need something to live in.
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Michael’s statistics are impressive! He stands 6 foot 6 inches tall and weighs 322 pounds…the quintessential size for an offensive tackle. While he played for Ole Miss, he started 47 consecutive games, was an voted All-American the last two years of college. His other noteworthy awards were that he was voted All-SEC the last 3 years of college. He was a first team Freshman All-American and SEC All-Freshman in 2005. As a blocker, her helped his teammate BenJarvis Green-Ellis rush for 1000 yards in 2 consecutive seasons. Michael earned the Jacobs Blocking Trophy. This trophy is awarded by the vote of all the SEC coaches. He also received the Shug Jordan Award as the SE Offensive Lineman of the Year from The Touchdown Club of Atlanta. Oher also was honored by being only one of three finalist for the Outland Trophy and the Conerly Trophy (a trophy given to Mississippi’s top collegiate athlete). He also was one of 12 finalists for the Rotary Lombardi Award. Michael helped the Rebels rank 2nd in the SEC in rushing and 4th in sacks allowed. He served as team captain and was honored with the Colonel Earl “Red” Blaik Leadership Scholarship Award from the All-American Football Foundation. Consensus Top Ten pick on all NFL draft boards and was projected #1 overall pick by Yahoo/Rivals.com, USA Today, and Pro Football Weekly. There are many more accolades too numerous to list here for Michael Oher so I invite you to click here to read the huge list of awards and accomplishments.
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Moving on to the NFL…
Transcript from the video:
Reporter: It’s NFL Draft Weekend lots of college football players will live their dreams and accomplish the impossible. None will have come farther than Michael Oher. Analysts predict that he will go in the first round. No matter…he’s already proved you can do anything with focus, determination, a little bit of help, and a whole lot of love. A moment came and changed Michael’s life. It happened when a family from the other side of the tracks spotted Michael walking through the snow in a Memphis winter. They picked him up and took him home and eventually took him in. Sean Tuohy and his family adopted Michael. They cheered as he started to play organized football his Junior year of High School and helped him to go Ole Miss where he became a left tackle for the Rebels. Michael became an All-American, led the Reb’s to a Cotton Bowl win and now he will take his game to the pros.
Michael: It’s a long road. Just going to the NFL and doing something that you like to do and fulfilling your dream is unbelievable.
Reporter: Michael’s story is already a book and a movie is on the way and all of this because of one man’s strength and one family’s support.
Michael Oher: They took me in and helped me out and I wouldn’t be here without them.
Reporter: Full disclosure… Michael’s Dad, Sean Tuohy, was an All-American basketball player when I was at Ole Miss…superstar…he and his wife Leigh Anne and the whole family will be with Big Mike at the draft tomorrow. Once homeless and now the cover story of USA Today Sports. Tomorrow, dreams come true…but clearly, they already have.
Day of the draft:
Reporters: Baltimore tried to get Orlando Pace but he chose to go to the Chicago Bears. They feel that at that right tackle that that is a need for them. They want to have a guy there that they can keep and he is a mainstay. They lost Johnathan Ogden. They got lucky last year…Anderson came in and saved them. He came in and gave them some key snaps…yes…he is standing up…it looks like the Commissioner is going to bring him out of the green room…that is great value for Baltimore.
NFL Commissioner: The New England Patriots have traded the twenty third pick to the Baltimore Ravens and with the 23rd pick in the 2009 NFL draft, the Baltimore Ravens select Michael Oher, offensive tackle Mississippi.
Reporters: That is tremendous value at pick number 23. The Ravens trade up…I think he can play right tackle in the NFL. I think he was a Top 10 pick physically but the knock on him has been inconsistency during a game…some busted assignments and to whether he is a ‘rep’ guy. But the bottom line is that he has a great physical skill set and he is a guy that can play in this league at tackle for a long long time.
Reporter 2: He is the subject of the famed book ‘The Blindside’. Many people have been following Michael Oher’s journey to this moment for a long long time. From his high school days to his days at Ole Miss and now he is going to be playing in Baltimore…Michael Oher…now a Raven.
Reporter 3: He get his hands on you he is a natural bender. Six 4 and half but sometimes he gets a bit high on you. Inconsistent technique but he does hustle on the backside.
Michael Oher introduced to the Baltimore Raven’s press and fans:
Michael Oher: I use to watch Walter Jones a lot, Orlando Pace and Johnathan Ogden too. I always tried to do what those guys did because those guys were getting done pretty good and I wanted to do the same. I have got to come in and compete and earn the trust of my coaches and my teammates as well. But I have go every tool I need to be a star and I want to compete right away and if I get the opportunity to start I am going to take care of my business. It’s been a long road for me. I have came a long way. I grew up in a rough neighborhood and had a rough upbringing. Some people said that I was suppose to be here and there but as long as I got drafted I going to spend a long time in the NFL. I don’t think I dropped… I am where I am suppose to be. To me it’s the best conference in college football. But I think that the SEC has the best players come out every year….I am going to be playing against a lot of those guys on Sunday. But the NFL is a big jump and I am going to have to work extremely hard. The Ravens have always had a great defense and they have a great tradition here and they won a Super Bowl. I am just happy to be part of it.
Coach: Well obviously we thought we were a pretty good pass protection team last year. Cam is rubbing his hands together right now working on formulas. Michael could end up being a tight end, a running back, a wide receiver, we may even have you on defense too. That is how we like to do it. Anytime you have an opportunity to extend your front with long tackles you do it. That’s the valuable thing.
Reporter: Michael, is the Steelers now a new Alabama for you?
Michael: Yes sir. You got to get past those guys.
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In the 2009 regular season, Michael started all 16 games at either right or left tackle and helped the Ravens gain the 2nd highest total of offensive yardage in Raven’s history. Michael and his offensive line team mates also helped their wonderful running back Ray Rice to rush for over 2000 yards (2271). Big Mike and his team mates even made it to 2 post season contests and almost made it to the Super Bowl but lost to the Colts in the division title game. Great job Michael!
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Michael was recently interviews by the USA Today staff about the perils of NFL rookies having too much money. Michael said that he was aware a recent story he saw on ESPN’s ‘Outside the Lines’ about an NFL player who signed a $110,000,000 (yep…$110 million!) contract his rookie year and now that he is retired after 13 seasons in the NBA, he is broke. Michael cautions all rookies that just because you have a TON of money now, that doesn’t mean you go out and buy everything you want. Buy what you need and manage your money so that your financial future is secure. He gave some good advice to live like you did when you were in college…don’t overspend on your needs and only purchase exactly what you need…not want! (*My thought: Your career could end tomorrow so this is great advice!) One last thing he cautioned young rookies about is that learn to say no EARLY in your career. He said that you will have relatives that you have never heard of come out of the woodwork trying to get you to give them things. He said you have to get use to the requests BUT you have to say no right away. (*My thought: Your future financial security will never depend on your long-lost “family” so don’t let them guilt you into giving them what they want! )
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Not sure what to think of this news story but Michael was moved to right tackle when the Ravens acquired free agent Bryant McKinnie from the Vikings. This guy comes with some baggage…he reported to Vikings camp out of shape at nearly 400 lbs. He was part of the Viking’s “Love Boat” fiasco that occurred a few years ago. He also was kicked off the NFC Pro Bowl team for missing practices back in 2009. You can read more about McKinnie in this article. We wish you well Michael!
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Hi Big mike and family,
Thanks for the movie The Blind Side
you know before watching that movie i wasn’t aware who is Michael Oher because usually i don’t see the football, well actually i am India where everybody likes Cricket and after watching the movie i realized i should thanks to Tuohy’s family for bringing a true hero of life and each and every family member who supported mike and understand how a person can feel at the age of 7 everything you have done its a masterpiece for humanity and understanding that might have a need at the age of 7 i really don’t know what to say more just wants to say a BIG THANKS to Tuohy’s family god bless
Ashish
Ashish, Thanks for posting! I am so glad that Michael has told his story via the movie and now his own book. The Tuohy’s have written their own book on their experience as a family and I encourage everyone to get it as it is a great way to see this story from a different perspective!
I just want to say congratulations on on ur sucess. You could have went either way and its a blessing to be who and where u are today. This was a blssing. I thnk to both u and the Tuohy’s. God bless all of u and good luck in everything that u do. oh and thanx for a great movie.
Hi Michael and Family,
I just watched the movie The Blind Side and I was so moved by the movie I had to get up and look it up on the internet. I do not watch much football so I had no idea of your story. You have overcome a lot in life to get where you are today. You are an inspiration to all those around you. I wish you the best in all you do.
Vickie
your story is very inspirational for a lot of youth.. you are a very good role model. i wish to meet you someday or hoping you’ll visit us here in Philippines.. may the glory of God guide and bless you more!
Hello,
I am sitting in Balad Iraq crying through 3/4 of this wonderful movie. I am a civilian contractor and I bought the movie to watch. I do not think I have been moved by a movie like this before. This is just a wonderful story and I want to thank you great people like you for the amazing hearts for opening your home to a special person. I have never heard of Michael Oher before today but I will continue to pray for a successful career and for an amazing family. I hate Tennessee also, I can not like the Ravens for leaving Indy. But I can still route for you as a person. Good luck. KEN
This story never gets old. I’m so happy for Big Mike. Just a great story of perseverance.
I watched the movie on fast forward way. But i still understand the content. i am touched by the loving heart of Tuohy family. Without them Micheal Oher may not be on his success right now. May the Lord give you more Blessing Touhy Family. Michael Oher’s childhood is extremely pityful. In reality nowadays a lot a lot of child we’re facing the same situation with Michael Oher. I just wished that there we’re also family like Touhy family who can give unconditional love to a person who they barely know. If donation cannot solve poverty, let it be with love.
Wow thanks we had to do a progect on michael oher and this really helped
i see no mention of Tony Henderson at all…
Amazing story. I wish there were more people like the Tuohys. Michael’s story will be a great inspiration to others who were in his shoes when he was young. It’s sad to know it happens but great can come out of it. Keep following your dreams Michael!
Ive watch the movie and was touch by store.I want to Congratulate Michael Oher for his success.May God Bless u and most specially the Family that help you.To the Tuohy’s I admire you for helping a person and chage his life.God Bless you and more power to your Family….
Thanks for calling my attention to this oversight. Your post just made me aware of Michael’s first mentor’s story and I will research it to be included on this site. Again, thank you for calling my attention to Tony Henderson (did not know the man’s name when I first created this site).
Writing with tears is difficult. I just watched The Blind Side. Thank you for making this story possible. The greatest experience in life is unconditional love–both given and received. Always share, always give. Your story has affected me greatly. Be aware of your gifts. Thank you for sharing them with me
My husband and I just watched the movie. Too sad there are not more people like the Hendersons and the Touhys willing to help marginal kids. Too bad there are not more kids from Michael’s situation that would truly appreciate the charitable act. But thank God it all clicked in this situation and has given new hope and inspiration to many.
My dad played football at Ole Miss in the 1920s.
Just can’t tell you how much this story of hope means to me.
Pay it forward
Just like Vickie,when I see the end of the movie I notice the was base on a real life case,so I went to the computer to learn more about Michael and this wonderful family, whose took him into his arms.God Bless You All and everybody who make his life easier and makes his live posible.
Forget my English spelling.”Good luck Michael”.”Blessing Tuohy’s Fam.” “Bye”
this is very touching
I was moved by this story. I work with inner city kids in a roller-hockey outreach. I am touched and makes me realize that I do not do enough for these kids.
This must have been a tough story to recount and I am truly thankful to Michael and family for sharing.
Too often we overlook those in need and are quick to dismiss those we don’t relate to. This story has changed my life.
Dear Michael Oher!
I just want to tell you that I am the happiest man on earth to get to know your story, more precisely, the story of your life! I’m write this letter to you from Hungary (a little country)where peoples are not really know what is “The American Football”. Thank you very much for you, to know what is this by you, and I’m pleased to see that there are some really great people in the world like You Michael! I would be very grateful if you even send me an e-mail.
Thank You everithing, the God Bless You, and take care of You on your way!
Thank you, and respectfully:
Kristof Magyar
ps.: Sorry for my little bit bad English!
I am watching The Blind Side right now even as I type this. This is like my 4th or 5th time to watch it. I tell you, I get choked up every time I watch this very inspiring true story movie. I myself have a similar story. I mean, I’m not a famous sought-after sports athlete, but I had some curious obstacles to overcome and had no help at all. All the help I had, my Mom and Grandma, both suddenly died in ’98. I was penniless and lived deep in the wooded community. Plus I was wheelchair bound due to a car accident. I had nothing and no one. But today Iam walking again, a for sure miracle from God. I am happily married, am working, and it is all because I looked in the mirror, too, literally! I said “This isn’t Brian W!” And with myself and God, I went out, and through tremendous pain and hurt, I found Brian W.
I am truly inspired by your story, Michael! I get tears of sadness, then joy everytime I watch your story, The Blind Side!
Thanks Brian for adding your wonderful inspirational story to Big Mike’s story! I LOVE hearing stories like this as it helps people with all kinds of challenges find inspiration to succeed in getting one more day under their belt to meet the goals that they have set for themselves! Thanks again Brian!
Too often people look at others and ignore them do to what they think they see. All to often people are ignored and pushed aside when they need help do to fear of the unknown. I love this story and am so glad to see that there are still people out there that are not afraid to open their hearts and help others.
Michael I am so proud of what you have done. You have beat the odds and that alone is something to be very proud of. I have to say I love your family. They seem like very loving and caring people. You can not find that everywhere. Cherish it…
Thank you for sharing!!!
Michael when I saw the blind side you hit me with sadness. I am so sorry what happened to you as a child im 13 right now and i lost my mom at the age of 10. I just don’t know how you could live like that as a child. I remember when I saw your name in the draft and i was so happy for you. Someday your see all your brothers again up in heaven and ill see my mom again. You inspire me in soooo many ways. Im watching the blind side right now and if said, “Dad can we write s letter to michael?” And he said sher. I hope you do well.
dear michael me and my friend marie edwards just loved your movie it was such a heart warming story. your new found family are the best anyone could ever have.don’t feel bad about your child hood life because we have all been through something. love you your friends joshlyn and marie
Thank you so much for Sharing your True Story!! I LOVE that Movie ” The Blindside”. It is so Wonderful and made me sad and made me happy and so proud of them The Tuohy Family to care of Michael Oher!! God Bless them! They’ve so soft hearts to care of Michael when He was so poor. Now, He became Richer man!! I wish to meet them in the future or sooner in Ohio.
God Bless them!! Amen!!!
Myself Deaf mom
Great success story, these kind of stories are rare, so is unconditional love. Wonderful family, I wish them all nothing but the best. I sincerely wish Micheal continued success.
Blessings to you all
Hi Michael and Tuohy Family, please allow me to join with all your fans all the way from Papua New Guinea and say thank you for sharing your life expereinces in the movie Blind Side – Just watched it yesterday. It was a blessed experience catching a glimpse of the true story of faith, hope and love of the Tuohy family and the perserverence of Big Mike. I salute you all!!
Thanks so much
I just finished watching The Blindside, and I was so touched by this movie. It’s extremely inspirational. After watching the movie you really begin to think that… anything IS possible. And to the Tuohy Family… It’s so amazing what you have done for Michael. There needs to be more people out there like you. I wish the best for all of you. You are truly wonderful people.
:’( i am 13 and i was so moved by the movie blind side i was crying through the whole thing i think its one of the best movies i have ever seen but it also taught me a few things like never give up,always follow your dreams because you will get there someday and always have hope even when things are going rough and to help people less fortunete because with alll the things going wrong in the world i am happpy that there are people like the tuey family god bless
To Michael,
I am glad that you with the help of the Tuohy family were able to overcome the adversitites and challenges that life hurled at you.
I sincerly hope that one day you too will look back to help someone as you were and to pass forward the gift that the Tuohy’s gave to you.
I hope that the inspiring story depicted in the blind side is only the begining and that you will write the next chapter that will inspire more athletes and people with means to truly reinvest in the children of our collective future.
Sincerly,
A fan of inspiration
THE STORY WAS A LOT INSPIRING, THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR LIFE, MICHAEL OHER.
I loved this story, was happy to see that there’s still some good people out there, I hope they do a sequal, would love to see how he’s doing. Thanks so much fo a great story.
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God is so marvelous! Michael you are as blessing to many youth today. It took a very courageous family to take you in and rise above the stereo-types/biases and prove that there are good people in the world today. You are blessed and highly favored and the advice you gave above in regards to money is phenomenal. Many aspiring athletes need to meet more players like you, who are not afraid to tell their life struggles. Many youth need to see that inspite of your situation or circumstances if you believe in yourself and work hard in the end you will be successful.
Hi Everybody. Specially Michael, Michael´s Family and this website admin!!
Yestarday I was this movie!!
Fantastic Story!!!
My family an me loved it!
Michael Oher and his family are life example!!!
I had seen parts of the movie “The Blind Side”and finally decided I wanted to see it in one seating. We bought the dvd and have now watched it about 3 times in the past couple of weeks. Now I have bought the book to reak the complete story. Your perservence in face of all the obstacles you were faced with is truly an inspiration to anyone who trys to say they can’t succeed because of this or that excuse. And the Touhy Family you are a resounding example of love and compassion.
I had never heard anyhting about this story and only watched the Movies as my girlfiend wanted to … I honeslty have never been so moved by anyhting by the end of the movie I couldnt speak and when the photos came up of the Actual Tuoh’y family with Oher I started crying It was honestly an amazing film and incredible story . I looked it up on the Inetrnet afterwards and have been captovated by the story evwer since. I would just like to say Congratulations to Michael firstly and also his amazing family its not often you get to hear the great story’s that make you realise there is amzing people in the world . Thank You
Its an inspirational story, one that touched me as well. However not everyone can do as much to help people as the Tuohys have been able to help Micheal and I think its important for people to realize that if we all give a little of ourselves we all can help the world be a better place to live. Give the shirt off your back or buy someone who needs food a burger it might not seem like much but it will make someone who is less fortunate have a little better day
I have never been touched by anything in my life like this movie. I watch it over and over. Leigh Anne is my hero. I cry every time, sometimes so hard I can’t hardly breath. When my husband comes in and sees me crying he will say you’v been watching Blind Side again. Its breaks my heart to think someone as humble, sweet, and kind as Michael had to go through what he did. God sent Michael to the Tuohys. That whole family is wonderful. If I had kids and they were like yours my head would explode with pride. Leigh Anne you and Sean an Collins an S.J are a true gift to this world.
I love this story, my friend told me to read the section where Michael tried to “put the kid on the bus” and instantly after that I bought the book for myself. Since then I followed the college career at Ole Miss and prayed the Patriots would pick him up. I was ripping my hair out when they announced they traded the pick…well regardless how much I dislike the Ravens Michael Oher will remain one of my favorite NFL players of all time. The story of his life is truly inspirational, and I wish Michael the best with his career.
We are doing a sports page in journalism based on true stories. It was either Rudy or Michael Oher! Of course, I chose Michael! His story is so real and eye-opening, it should mean alot to other kids who went through the same thing as a child. Michael is such a strong person in life & I wish him the very best in everything he does. He has a strong family behind him 100% and a bunch of his fans support you all the way. I love the movie because it shows a side of you in which you became stronger as you got to know the Tuohy’s. Leigh Anne took him in as she saw you walking in the snow (what a great woman!) and SJ was scared in the movie because he thought he was going to lose his big brother. Congrats in everything you do, Michael!
I want to personally thank the family for seeing through any adversity, prejudice, ect and giving this you man a change at a life he always deserves. I watched the movie last night and if I could have shook the hand of each family member for doing this, I would. I am in the process now of adopting 2 kids (stepchildren) it is a very great feeling.
The film “The Blind Side” I watched 3/4 with tears. But at the later it turned to happy end. Then, surf to check how Michel is now. Thanks Michel for sharing you life story with the world. Tuoh’y family, you are blessed with God’s kindness and generosity, very rare these days. May God Bless you all!
Growing up you dont think much about people with this kind of problem..but as you grow older you learn about things like this and it really touches the heart. My parents had problems with drugs but now that i look back and i think about it i had it good compared to Michael and i would like to tell his FAMILY that they are great people and inspire many!! You touched my heart and many lives!
Great story. What ever happened with Michael’s brother, in the movie he found him working as a buss boy at the restaurant. They hugged, Michael mentions that he hadn’t seen him since he was little. Has Michael kept in touch with his birth brother? What about the other 11 siblings? I made my whole family watch this movie, it’s so inspirational, makes you appreciate what you have.
Not sure what happened to his siblings. If anyone has legit info, please post it here! Thanks!
I am so proud of you Michael.
After what you have undergone you still survived.
It’s not just an ordinary survival but you survived and became successful.
You have a fighting spirit.
Your story is very inspiring.
I just watched “The Blind Side”, never realizing until the end that it was based on a true story or real people. I cried so much during the movie because it is such a beautiful story. I just want to thank Michael and the Tuohy family for not only sharing their story, but for taking us all one step closer to the world God intended – one where all people care about each other and make sure that one another has what they need to make it. You are an inspiration of hope and love and I thank God for you! Bless you all.
Awesome story. Watched 4-5 times. Took a breather for a few weeks and have promptly lost the DVD. I will buy another! If all is even remotely close to the truth, I complement everyone. Tony. Each person that fed him from the back porch. And not just them. Teachers, friends, and strangers. Michael, you made this just as special with your demeanor, morals, and steadfastness. Thank you for your determination and focus. If you had not gone forward, we would not all love this humbling story.
I’d offer to have you come by for a handshake and/or a home meal, but I’m certain there are others out there that need that as well. And I will continue giving.
Continue being that model for all kids AND adults! More often than not, the latter need more help in remembering what we should be doing!
I’m a football fan, with no particular team namesake. It’s much more about the character of the player. You’re at the top of my list!
Make me want to be a better person!!!