In October 2024, former LSU defensive back Greg Brooks Jr. filed a lawsuit against LSU and Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, alleging negligence and medical malpractice.he suit claims that the university’s staff failed to promptly address his symptoms and allowed an unqualified physician to perform brain surgery, resulting in significant health complications.rooks’ father, Greg Brooks Sr., expressed his disappointment in an interview, stating that the family had not heard from LSU head coach Brian Kelly since October 2023, questioning, “My son almost lost his life, coach. Where were you?”citeturn0search11
n response, Coach Kelly refuted these claims, asserting that he had been present during Brooks Jr.’s ordeal.e stated, “It is factually incorrect to state that I was not there by Greg’s side through this ordeal. I was there on multiple occasions. We had somebody from my staff that was there virtually every single day.”elly emphasized his support for Brooks Jr., expressing, “We love Greg. We love him for the person that he is, for the competitor that he is and the battler that he is and can only wish him continued progress as he goes through an incredibly difficult time.”citeturn0search11
he situation has garnered reactions from parents of high-profile recruits.he mother of five-star cornerback Devin Sanchez, who committed to Ohio State after being recruited by LSU, shared her perspective on social media:
> Listen..oooweee..I met Coach Kelly and this is one coach that shows you who he is when you meet him..believe him!! I am sorry for what your son is going through and I pray he gets out of that chair and runs again..Praying for him”
imilarly, the parents of four-star linebacker Riley Pettijohn, also an Ohio State commit, commented on the matter.ettijohn’s father, former Syracuse defensive lineman Duke Pettijohn, remarked, “And this is why we didn’t even visit,” indicating their decision to avoid LSU during the recruitment process.citeturn0search9
hese reactions highlight concerns among recruit families regarding the treatment of players and the importance of trust in coaching staff.he allegations against LSU and Coach Kelly have prompted discussions about player welfare and the responsibilities of university athletic programs.s the lawsuit progresses, it underscores the critical need for institutions to prioritize the health and well-being of their athletes, ensuring transparent and compassionate communication with players and their families.
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