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LSU Coach Defends Support Amid Player's Cancer Battle

2/6/2025

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LSU football coach Brian Kelly firmly refuted claims from Greg Brooks Jr.'s father, who accused him of abandoning the player amid his fight against brain cancer. Brooks Jr. alleges negligence and misdiagnosis by LSU staff, while Kelly maintains he offered unwavering support. Tragically, Brooks Jr. now confronts lasting disabilities following surgery, with the matter currently in litigation.

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LSU football coach Brian Kelly firmly refuted claims from Greg Brooks Jr.'s father, who accused him of abandoning the player amid his fight against brain cancer. Brooks Jr. alleges negligence and misdiagnosis by LSU staff, while Kelly maintains he offered unwavering support. Tragically, Brooks Jr. now confronts lasting disabilities following surgery, with the matter currently in litigation.