{"id":2055678,"date":"2023-10-04T17:05:03","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T21:05:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/blind-side-writer-says-michael-ohers-lawsuit-shows-major-change-of-behavior-caused-by-football\/"},"modified":"2023-10-04T17:08:34","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T21:08:34","slug":"blind-side-writer-says-michael-ohers-lawsuit-shows-major-change-of-behavior-caused-by-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/blind-side-writer-says-michael-ohers-lawsuit-shows-major-change-of-behavior-caused-by-football\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Blind Side&#8217; writer: Football caused significant behavior change in Michael Oher, lawsuit reveals."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/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%2Fblind-side-writer-says-michael-ohers-lawsuit-shows-major-change-of-behavior-caused-by-football%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=2055678&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>&#8216;The Blind Side&#8217; Writer: \u2064Michael Oher&#8217;s Lawsuit Reveals Profound Impact \u2062of Football on\u200d Behavior<\/h2>\n<p>The \u2064author of &#8220;The Blind Side&#8221; suggests that recent allegations made by\u2063 the NFL player featured in\u2063 the \u2062book and \u2062film may be a direct consequence of head injuries sustained during his football career.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Former offensive tackle Michael Oher filed a lawsuit in August\u200d against Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy, accusing\u200d them of deceiving him \u200cinto a conservatorship that granted them \u2063control \u200dover his finances while claiming to have adopted him.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Oher claims \u2064that the Tuohys made millions from the movie adaptation \u200cof &#8220;The Blind Side,&#8221;\u200d while \u200dhe received nothing in return.<\/p>\n<p>In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/blind-side-writer-says-michael-ohers-lawsuit-shows-major-change-of-behavior-caused-by-football\/\" title=\"'Blind Side' writer: Football caused significant behavior change in Michael Oher, lawsuit reveals.\">wide-ranging interview published<\/a> in \u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/books\/2023\/oct\/03\/michael-lewis-sam-bankman-fried-crypto-going-infinite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Guardian<\/a>, Michael Lewis, the book&#8217;s author, reveals that the Tuohys only \u2064earned\u2064 a modest\u2062 sum from the film, suggesting that the player&#8217;s accusations may be more rooted in neurology than in actual history.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;What we&#8217;re witnessing is a\u2062 profound change in behavior,&#8221; Lewis explains, recounting how Oher was once a \u200dshy\u2064 individual during \u200dtheir interactions while writing &#8220;The Blind Side.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Lewis goes on to assert, &#8220;This is a common consequence \u2064for football players who have experienced head\u2063 trauma\u2014they\u200b often struggle with violence and aggression.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>While defending the Tuohys,\u2062 Lewis describes \u2063them as &#8220;old friends&#8221; and commends former coach Hugh Freeze for supporting the family in\u2062 the face of what he perceives as\u2062 &#8220;cancel culture.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Sean Tuohy, who took Oher into his family before the player&#8217;s successful football career, vehemently\u2062 denies the allegations of exploitation in a recent interview.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The Blind Side&#8221; portrays the \u200bTuohy family, who are affluent and white, as a \u200bcompassionate group that embraced a homeless black \u2064teenager.\u2062 With their encouragement, Oher played for the Ole Miss Rebels before ultimately winning a Super Bowl with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-former-patriots-ravens-texans-qb-dies-age-35\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baltimore Ravens<\/a> in \u200d2013.<\/p>\n<p>However, the narrative took an unexpected turn when the 37-year-old Oher \u200bfiled a lawsuit in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-expelled-tennessee-lawmakers-back-office-within-days\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tennessee<\/a> alleging that the Tuohys took advantage of him.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;The lie of Michael&#8217;s adoption is the foundation upon which the Tuohys \u200chave profited at the expense of their ward, Michael Oher,&#8221; argues \u200dOher&#8217;s attorney, as reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/story\/_\/id\/38190720\/blind-side-subject-michael-oher-alleges-adoption-was-lie-family-took-all-film-proceeds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ESPN<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The lawsuit claims that Oher\u2062 discovered the truth about his lack of familial relationship \u200dwith the Tuohys in February 2023,\u2063 causing \u200dhim great distress and embarrassment.<\/p>\n<p>Sean Tuohy refutes Oher&#8217;s version of events in an interview\u2064 with <a href=\"https:\/\/dailymemphian.com\/section\/sports\/article\/37925\/sean-tuohy-responds-allegations-michael-oher-blind-side-money?fbclid=IwAR28qy94Z6-b5DfpOH2SL1yj0Co8Z5o5Pr77YHFXo10nzbp-DkB3s76izF0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Daily Memphian<\/a>, dismissing the lawsuit as\u200b &#8220;insulting&#8221; and expressing his family&#8217;s\u200b devastation.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The idea that we would profit from\u2062 any of our \u200dchildren is deeply upsetting,&#8221; he asserts. &#8220;We will continue to love\u200b Michael at 37 just as we did when he was 16.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Tuohy denies \u200cany financial motives behind welcoming Oher into their home, stating\u2064 that he had\u200d already made a substantial fortune from his restaurant business.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We did not make money from the movie,&#8221; Tuohy insists.\u200d &#8220;Michael Lewis actually gave us half of his share.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>According to Tuohy, each family member, including Oher,\u2062 received an equal share of approximately $14,000.<\/p>\n<p>He concludes by emphasizing that neither he, his wife,\u2063 nor their children ever sought to profit from Oher&#8217;s presence, and he invites anyone \u2063to verify \u200bhis documented wealth from selling his company.<\/p>\n<p>Tuohy\u200c admits that the lawsuit has deeply affected him.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s disheartening to think that people\u200c would believe\u200c I would want \u200dto \u200bprofit from any of\u2064 my children,&#8221; the Ole Miss booster \u200blaments.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/blind-side-writer-says-michael-ohers-lawsuit-shows-major-change-behavior-caused-football\/\">&#8216;Blind\u2064 Side&#8217; Writer Says Michael Oher&#8217;s \u2064Lawsuit Shows \u200dMajor\u200c &#8216;Change of Behavior&#8217; Caused by Football<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western\u200c Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What\u2062 evidence supports Michael Oher&#8217;s allegations against the\u200b Tuohy\u2062 family?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Rget=&#8221;_blank&#8221; rel=&#8221;noopener&#8221;>ESPN<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>With the\u2064 release of the film adaptation \u200cin 2009, &#8220;The Blind Side&#8221; gained widespread \u200bacclaim and attention, bringing the story\u2063 of Michael Oher&#8217;s journey from\u200b poverty \u2063to\u200d football success to a global audience. However, behind the scenes, the reality of Oher&#8217;s \u2063relationship with the Tuohy\u2062 family may have been much more complicated than what was portrayed in the media.<\/p>\n<p>Michael Lewis suggests\u200b that Oher&#8217;s recent allegations against the Tuohys may \u200dbe \u200ca result \u200cof \u2063the head injuries\u2062 he sustained throughout his football career. According to Lewis, these injuries can have a\u2062 profound impact on\u2062 a player&#8217;s behavior, often\u200b leading to struggles with violence\u2063 and\u200c aggression. This change in behavior may explain\u200c Oher&#8217;s accusations and his perception of the Tuohys&#8217; actions.<\/p>\n<p>While Oher claims that the Tuohys\u200b made millions from the film \u2063adaptation while he received nothing in return, Lewis reveals\u2062 that the family actually earned a modest sum from\u200d the movie. This information challenges the narrative that the dispute is\u2062 solely\u2063 driven by financial motivations and suggests that there may be underlying neurological factors at play.<\/p>\n<p>Defending\u200b the Tuohys, Lewis \u200ddescribes them as &#8220;old friends&#8221; and praises former\u2062 coach Hugh Freeze for standing by the family. He \u2063also alludes to\u200c the presence of &#8220;cancel culture,&#8221; implying that Oher&#8217;s accusations\u200c may be part of\u2063 a larger societal trend to discredit and \u2064undermine individuals or groups.<\/p>\n<p>Sean Tuohy vehemently denies Oher&#8217;s allegations in a recent interview, \u200cemphasizing \u2064the\u200d familial bond they shared and arguing against the notion\u2063 of exploitation. However,\u200d the \u200cconflicting narratives and legal battle paint a complex picture of the\u2062 relationship between Oher and the Tuohys.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to recognize that \u2064&#8221;The Blind Side&#8221; presents a particular\u2064 perspective on Oher&#8217;s story, focusing on \u200cthe Tuohys&#8217; compassion and support. However, \u2063Oher&#8217;s recent lawsuit challenges this narrative and\u2063 raises important questions about\u2064 the motivations and actions of\u200c those involved.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the revelation of Oher&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/group-sues-los-angeles-mayor-over-homelessness-emergency-orders\/\" title=\"LA Mayor sued over homelessness orders.\">lawsuit sheds light<\/a> on \u200bthe \u200cprofound impact that football can have on a player&#8217;s behavior and \u2063mental health. \u2062This case serves as \u2063a \u2062reminder of the\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/thousands-of-marginalized-students-are-missing-from-virtual-learning\/\" title=\"\u2018Thousands\u2019 Of Marginalized Students Are Missing From Virtual Learning\">potential long-term consequences<\/a> of\u2064 head injuries sustained in the\u2064 sport and brings attention to the need for increased support and awareness within\u200b the football community.<\/p>\n<p>As the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/manhattan-da-moves-to-restrict-trumps-access-to-some-evidence\/\" title=\"Manhattan DA Moves To Restrict Trump\u2019s Access To Some Evidence\">legal battle continues<\/a>, it remains to be\u200d seen how the truth of Oher&#8217;s \u2064allegations and the nature of \u2064his relationship with the Tuohys\u200d will unfold. \u2064What is clear, however, is\u200c that this case has opened up a \u200bconversation about \u2063the\u2062 impact of football on behavior \u200cand the complexities \u200bof personal relationships\u2064 portrayed \u200cin popular media.<\/p>\n<p>Through this controversy,\u2064 we are \u200creminded that behind the glitz and glamour\u200d of sports stories lies a human experience full of struggles, vulnerabilities, and \u200dthe potential for exploitation. It\u200b is \u200cincumbent upon \u2062us as individuals\u2064 and as a society to consider \u200dthese complexities and work towards creating \u200ca\u200d safer and more supportive environment for athletes both on\u200c and off \u200cthe field.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>a contract that gave them control over his finances. The author suggests that Oher&#8217;s actions could be linked to the brain trauma he experienced during his football career. Oher gained fame through the book and subsequent movie adaptation, which portrayed his journey from homelessness to NFL success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2010,"featured_media":2055679,"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-2055678","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\/2055678","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\/2010"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2055678"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2055678\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2055679"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2055678"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2055678"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2055678"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}