In a recent development, LSU head coach Brian Kelly has responded to allegations from the family of former player Greg Brooks Jr., who is battling brain cancer.he Brooks family claims that Kelly and the coaching staff have not provided adequate support during this challenging time.

reg Brooks Jr., a safety for LSU during the 2022 and 2023 seasons, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in October 2023.ollowing surgery, he suffered multiple strokes, resulting in permanent disabilities.is father, Greg Brooks Sr., expressed frustration over the perceived lack of support from LSU, stating, “My son almost lost his life. Where were you? Forget about football.”citeturn0search17

n response, Coach Kelly refuted these claims, stating, “It is factually incorrect to state that I was not there by Greg’s side through this ordeal.”e emphasized that he was present on multiple occasions and that a staff member was there virtually every day.citeturn0search16

he Brooks family has filed a lawsuit against LSU and its medical partner, alleging medical negligence related to the surgery.hey contend that the medical procedures led to multiple strokes, leaving Brooks permanently disabled.citeturn0search14

espite the ongoing legal dispute, Coach Kelly expressed his continued support for Greg Brooks Jr., stating, “We love Greg. We love him for the person that he is, the competitor that he is, and the battler that he is.”citeturn0search16

his situation highlights the complexities and challenges that can arise in collegiate athletics, particularly concerning the health and well-being of student-athletes.he outcome of the lawsuit and the resolution of the dispute between the Brooks family and LSU remain to be seen.