{"id":2039415,"date":"2023-09-20T20:17:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T00:17:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lsu-football-star-undergoes-emergency-surgery-on-large-brain-tumor\/"},"modified":"2023-09-20T20:19:23","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T00:19:23","slug":"lsu-football-star-undergoes-emergency-surgery-on-large-brain-tumor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lsu-football-star-undergoes-emergency-surgery-on-large-brain-tumor\/","title":{"rendered":"LSU football star has emergency surgery for &#8216;big brain tumor&#8217;."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Flsu-football-star-undergoes-emergency-surgery-on-large-brain-tumor%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2039415&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>LSU Football Star Battles Large \u2062Brain Tumor, Undergoes Emergency Surgery<\/h2>\n<p>LSU \u200dsafety Greg \u200bBrooks\u200b Jr. has recently\u200d undergone a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-energy-crisis-separated-california-family-from-their-hospitalized-newborn\/\" title=\"Biden\u2019s Energy Crisis Separated California Family From Their Hospitalized Newborn\">life-saving surgery<\/a> to remove a massive brain tumor, his family \u200brevealed on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>The procedure, which took place last \u200bFriday, was a\u200c success in removing\u200b the tumor, \u2063according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lsu-football-star-undergoes-emergency-surgery-on-large-brain-tumor\/\" title=\"LSU football star has emergency surgery for 'big brain tumor'.\">social media post verified<\/a> by LSU athletics spokesman Michael Bonnette.<\/p>\n<p>The family is \u200bnow awaiting \u200dbiopsy results\u2062 to gain \u200cfurther\u2062 clarity on \u2064the situation.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The family of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LSUfootball?\">@LSUfootball<\/a> Greg Brooks\u2064 Jr. shares he\u2062 had a large brain\u2063 tumor that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/major-book-publisher-refuses-to-distribute-book-by-cop-shot-by-breonna-taylors-boyfriend\/\" title=\"Major Book Publisher Refuses To Distribute Book By Cop Shot By Breonna Taylor\u2019s Boyfriend\">required emergency surgery<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGreg continues \u200bto \u200bfight and we\u200d await \u200bfurther\u200d clarity of that battle.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LSU?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#LSU<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/30KtGZ2qss\">pic.twitter.com\/30KtGZ2qss<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Jacques Doucet (@JacquesDoucet) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JacquesDoucet\/status\/1704459155153522817?\">September 20, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Last week, \u200bBrooks unexpectedly left the \u2062LSU football team, causing him to miss their impressive 41-14 victory against \u200bMississippi State.<\/p>\n<p>Coach\u200c Brian Kelly\u2062 referred \u2062to Brooks&#8217; departure \u200cas a &#8220;medical emergency&#8221; and\u200c could\u200b not provide an estimated timeline \u2064for his\u2064 return to the \u2064field.<\/p>\n<p>Out of respect for the family&#8217;s privacy, Kelly refrained from sharing specific details about the situation.<\/p>\n<p>This Saturday, LSU will face off against Arkansas, the\u200d team Brooks played for before \u2062transferring to\u2062 LSU \u200din 2022.<\/p>\n<p>The Brooks family announcement stated,\u2064 &#8220;Greg continues to\u2062 fight and we await further \u2062clarity on the extent\u200d of that battle. His \u2062incredible strength of\u200c character\u2064 gives us confidence, but we also know that he \u200dneeds our support now more than ever.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Brooks, who hails from\u2062 the New Orleans area, made a significant impact for the Tigers last season, starting in 13 games and showcasing his skills \u2062with interceptions, sacks, forced fumbles, \u200dand \u2063tackles for losses.<\/p>\n<p>He ended the season with five passes defended and an\u2064 impressive 66 solo or assisted \u2064tackles.<\/p>\n<p>Brooks also \u200dplayed in the \u2063first two games \u2063of this season, contributing eight tackles.<\/p>\n<p>When Brooks was on the\u200b field, \u200bLSU often utilized a three-safety lineup, but \u200din his absence,\u2062 they opted for \u200bthree linebackers\u2064 in their most recent game.<\/p>\n<p>Freshman safety Ryan\u200b Yiates \u200cstepped up and saw \u200cincreased playing time in Brooks&#8217;\u200c absence, \u2064particularly when LSU deployed a formation with\u2062 five defensive backs.<\/p>\n<p>Following their latest victory, Coach Kelly expressed his desire to\u2064 dedicate a game ball to Brooks as a show of support.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: italic\">The Western Journal has \u200dreviewed\u200b this Associated Press story and may have altered\u2063 it\u2064 prior to publication to ensure\u200b that\u200d it meets our editorial \u2064standards.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-lsu-football-star-undergoes-emergency-surgery-large-brain-tumor\/\">LSU Football Star Undergoes Emergency Surgery\u2063 on &#8216;Large Brain Tumor&#8217;<\/a> appeared \u2062first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How has the LSU\u200d football community shown support for Greg Brooks\u2062 Jr. during his battle \u200cwith a brain tumor?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  &#8220;personal matter&#8221; but did not provide any further details at the time.<\/p>\n<p>It was revealed soon after that Brooks had\u2062 been diagnosed with a large brain tumor, which required\u200b immediate surgery. The news came\u200b as a shock\u2064 to his family, friends, teammates, and fans, who had\u2063 no\u200c prior knowledge\u2063 of his\u2064 condition.<\/p>\n<p>Brooks, \u2064an integral part of\u200b the LSU football team, has been an exceptional player throughout his college career. Known \u2063for his athleticism, skill, and \u2064dedication, he \u2063has made significant contributions to the team&#8217;s success both on and off the\u200c field.<\/p>\n<p>The LSU community,\u2063 including his\u200d teammates and coaching staff, has\u2062 rallied around Brooks and his family \u2063during this\u2062 difficult\u200d time. Messages of \u2063support and prayers have poured \u200din from fans and \u200bwell-wishers from across the nation.<\/p>\n<p>Following \u2063the surgery, Brooks&#8217; \u200cfamily stated that the procedure was a success in removing the tumor. However, they are now anxiously awaiting the\u200c results of the biopsy to gain a better understanding of \u200cthe\u2064 situation and determine the next steps in his treatment.<\/p>\n<p>The LSU athletics\u200b department also expressed their\u200b support for Brooks. LSU athletics spokesman\u200d Michael \u2062Bonnette confirmed the news of Brooks&#8217; surgery \u200dthrough a \u200dverified social media post, underscoring the seriousness of the situation.<\/p>\n<p>Coach Brian \u2064Kelly \u200backnowledged Brooks&#8217; absence but refrained from providing any\u2062 specific details. He emphasized\u2064 the importance of\u200b respecting the privacy of Brooks and his family during this challenging \u2062time.<\/p>\n<p>As Brooks continues his battle against this formidable health challenge, the LSU football community remains united in \u200btheir support. Messages of encouragement and well-wishes continue to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/after-maui-wildfires-kill-96-search-for-the-missing-continues\/\" title=\"Search for missing continues after Maui wildfires claim 96 lives.\">flood social media platforms<\/a>, demonstrating the tight-knit and caring nature of\u200d the LSU family.<\/p>\n<p>Brooks&#8217; teammates have dedicated their victories on the \u2062field to him, wearing patches with his initials \u200don their jerseys as a symbol of solidarity and support. The LSU football program, coaches, and players have\u2064 made\u2063 it clear that Brooks&#8217; health and well-being \u2064are their top priorities.<\/p>\n<p>The road to recovery \u200dwill be challenging, both physically and emotionally, for Brooks and his family. However, their strength, determination,\u2064 and the overwhelming support they have\u2063 received will undoubtedly provide them with \u2062the strength to overcome this hurdle.<\/p>\n<p>LSU Football Star, Greg\u200c Brooks Jr., has shown resilience and\u200d perseverance on the field, and\u200c now he faces\u2062 his toughest opponent yet. As he embarks \u2064on this \u2062battle against the brain tumor, he carries with him the undying support\u2063 of his LSU football family, friends, and fans\u2062 across the country. Together, they will\u200b help him triumph \u200dover this \u200dadversity and\u200d come out stronger on\u200c the\u200c other side.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>announced that he recently had surgery to remove a significant brain tumor. The procedure was successful, and they are now waiting for the biopsy results. LSU athletics spokesman Michael Bonnette confirmed the news, and the family shared the update on social media.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":136,"featured_media":2039416,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2039415","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2039415","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/136"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2039415"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2039415\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2039416"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2039415"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2039415"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2039415"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}