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I've been trying to stay updated on this subject, without much comment. I understand the passion this child has for his team, but I hope he is surrounded by loving family that will bring him real comfort, than what football can, which I'm sure he has.

At its best, this is a very complicated form of escapism. If you don't believe me, just head on over to tRant and strike up a conversation about how Bama will beat LSU with any one of the million rantards in house

Les Miles has obviously grown attached and fond of this young man and his tragic situation. And there probably is nothing more noble of him, then to try and prepare his team for a game, and inspire them with however he feels about this young man's plight. It's important though that he does not tether the hopes of this young man to mere football anymore, or his family's. I understand this is one of his wishes...to see LSU play Nov. 7th. I just hope the focus can remain on doing what's best for him, sustaining his peace of mind and providing comfort that might prove more helpful for him and in turn his family, considering the hard days, months, and years to come.

Tragedy like these ultimate pains the surviving family members much more than the deceased.

I'm not really 100% sure what you're getting at here but this kid is going through some real shite and Les and LSU football give him some relief from his pain. You do what you can to make that kid feel as little as he possibly can right now. He and his family are ridiculously strong through all of this.

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Posted by Darth_Vader

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Posted on 10/27/15 at 10:21 am to MightyYat

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I'm not really 100% sure what you're getting at here but this kid is going through some real shite and Les and LSU football give him some relief from his pain. You do what you can to make that kid feel as little as he possibly can right now. He and his family are ridiculously strong through all of this.

Exactly. I don't know a whole lot about bone cancer but I imagine this kid is in a great deal of physical pain. But even worse than that, this kid who should be thinking about things like what sort of car he wants or that cute girl who lives up the street, is having to face his own mortality knowing he probably won't live much more than a few days or weeks. I'm a 45 year old grown man and I'd probably be huddled in a corner somewhere crying like a baby if i were facing what he was facing.

The biggest thing that Les Miles gives this kid is a chance to not have to think about that though. He's giving him a chance to put all that aside and be a kid getting to be around his favorite team and just be a LSU fan for a little while. And on top of this escape, Les is also giving him a sense that his favorite team is behind him, praying for him and encouraging him the best they can. He should be commended for what he's doing.

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