I played HS football in Ca. 1985 thru 1988 as a DE and OLB. Got a scholarship to Cal. During hell week practice my knee was blown out. I was dropped like a hot rock. I am not saying I was at the level of this guy but lived a similar situation. Now I had a 3.75 GPA and had other options so I moved on. I went back to college 5 yrs after HS. Got my degree and now work in IT in TX. I lived in sorrow and what ifs for yrs, it wasn't until a mentor taught me that life is 10% of what happens to you and 90% of how you deal with it. Refocused my life and found new things to make my happiness. 3 kids, a house, 25 yrs of marriage and the freedom to enjoy my hobbies. To bad he was not able to find 2nd chances like I did.
He's in the process of bouncing back, he's married with kids, he mentors student athletes, and he's a motivational speaker. Don't assume like the people he grew up around.... On a positive note congrats on finding your way! 💪🏾
Just saw him last weekend at a men’s church camp and he got baptized!!! Amazing man to meet in person! Goes to show what Jesus will bring you through!😊
If you see him again, tell him there’s a fella on RU-vid who wanted to give him a hug. And while most of my pain is self inflicted one way or another, I’m definitely feeling his story on multiple levels. Football injury, work injury, and on down the line… enough of my pity party, cheers to Boobie Miles!
Amen!!!! Now I'm staying for the hole story! I only came for the comments! Wow he should have added this in man!!! At least in word updates at very ending! ❤️💯🙏
Yeah but he makes it 40 min long when he can shortened it to maybe 10 min. He already getting money from sponsors so I don't think he's getting extra money for making it this long
My mom bought me the book because I didn't like to read but loved football and I needed a book for summer reading. We had to read a book and write a report on it during summer vacation. One of the best books I ever read, totally changed my view on reading and I enjoy reading to this day. Thanks mom, I miss you.
Wow, sounds like my childhood. I had a summer I had to read a book and report on it. I hated reading growing up and only read the sports section of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Sports Illustrated. My mom was a teacher and she always said "reading is exercise for your mind. Everytime you read your mind is doing reps(like in the gym) and you are growing your vocabulary and making yourself smart." Crazy thing was though the book I read was "The Outsiders." A few years later I read "Friday Night Lights" and, for years, it was my favorite book. Movie was awesome and the TV series in mid to late 2000's was even better.
that bobbie miles scene with his uncle in the car makes me cry everytime. like that uncontrolable crying feeling where you have to go to the bathroom before that scene comes if you watching with people .
Yeah that scene gets me too. The whole lead up with him cleaning out his locker tryna save face in front of his team mates but deep down he knows his career is over. Then gets in the car and says “so what we gone do now” and breaks down in tears with his uncle. Gets me everytime. Sometimes life just isn’t fair and doesn’t go how we planned. Sad buts it’s life…
Yeah he just want go pro in go too another city in give his uncle a house which it sad because he couldn’t do that because of his injury. Which he probably wouldn’t make it college because he was funk his classes which college is very seriously about people failing there class…
Thank you! I moved to Midland, TX that same year - 1988 - but didn't realize this was going on for a year. I also met the author at a book signing, and talked briefly with him. The book was frowned on by the local community because of the racism mentioned, and now I know why. Thank you for sharing the truth of this story since Hollywood often adds stuff to make its story more interesting.
Flem, your ability to tell a story without promoting your own feelings is absolutely unmatched. The only person come close is mr ballen. Obviously totally different genre of stories. But both of you guys are the leaders of storytelling. Far and beyond anybody else. Thank you for what you do and PLEASE do not stop!!
As a football player from Odessa Tx…. I was 3 years behind Boobie and Chris. Shout out to you sir!!! Hell of a job! Crazy thing is one of the best wide receivers in the state was on that team but his mom would not let him talk to the guy writing the book… she could smell something bad.. that wide receivers lil brother Roy Williams played for the Longhorns and Detroit! That receivers name was Lloyd Hill. He was as good a Boobie. Thanks for the Love!
This tore my heart out…damn. What that young man went through, the fact he made it through at all, shows Boobie has incredible strength. He’s more of a man than any of those who treated him so horrendously. Though it’s human to want to be able to see wrongs righted in this life, to see justice dispersed, the only thing that comforts me is knowing Boobie will be showered with blessing in the spiritual eternal life. Prayers for this man.
Nah, it's a story read by this dude that's loosely based on a true story. Unfortunately, this dude illustrates it using made up facts about a supposed racist town.
@@excellingdeicide2967 Only the rich had slaves normal people didn't have a say so but they all wanted to send the blacks back home to Africa so they didn't have to live around them. but the rich always get what they want at the cost of everyone else and now we have all the problems today !
Actually... Boobie did go after a doctor in Midland. I know, because that doctor was my dad. Years later, my dad operated on Boobie's knee to stabilize it. Also, the trainer... Trapper... misdiagnosed the injury and was pretty pissed at my dad as well. Just about every adult in Boobie's life took advantage of him.
I red enough about Miles story to know that that one of the worst way's adult's took advantage of him was teacher's giving him passing grades simply because of his football status which did nothing but a complete disservice to him and others. Sadly in the end he had no education to fall back on.
@@masonorosco1090 true. And his uncle also did him a disservice by not helping Boobie with school. Plus going against the doctors recommendation was plain dumb
This remind me of myself I was once a star athlete in high school. Nobody couldn’t tell me anything I’ve had three D1 scholarships. I was in the new paper daily and I let that go to my head. One day I got hurt as well my confidence went all the way down. I am just recovering trying to go back to college at 32 and finish what I started. Always remember to be humble I had to learn that the hard way. Sometimes God have to save you from yourself before you completely destroy yourself.
"His biggest nightmare comes true. All his darkest thoughts about humanity are confirmed. Most of us learn these hard lessons at some point. And I am actually jealous of the people who never have to" This is too real about this world
Flemlo, you said you wish you could write because it hits different, you just did. A lot of what I was taught in school was that slavery ended and white people stopped exploiting and using black and brown bodies. This, black wall street and so many other stories I have learned since then have opened my eyes to just how far we still have to go, thank you for telling it.
The story of Boobie Miles is just so sad, man. He was basically born into a situation where he had no hope to amount to anything in life, between his parents basically abandoning him and racism. It also sounds like he has adhd. Would explain the crazy high energy, inability to focus except for playing football, his struggles in juco, and a lot of what happened to him after school. That quote where he talked about understanding where all the pieces are that he needs to pick up, but still always coming up short actually picking them up is such an on point description of adult add. With few exceptions, it sounds like everyone who should have been there to help him succeed, either didn't care, or actively wanted him to fail. Despite all that, I think he's managed to do a lot of good with his life, all you can really ask for.
They’re a always the oil fields. But you know how long you have a job. Buts that’s unfortunate life out in Permian basin. It’s the place where ranchers and farmers became billionaires, and where men move there to become millionaires.
I disagree. He had chances. He even got a scholarship. If he flunked out that's on him. He should of humbled himself and let go of the glitz and glory of it all.
Your growth as a social media talent if so got damn outstanding. The clear work ethic & talent as a story teller is what most wish they had. Another great job Flemlo👍👏💪💪
This use to be my favorite movie as a little kid, and this story is such a bummer. Great video man as always, I thought you did a great job painting the picture. It really brought me back to the emotions the movie and book made me feel.
I just finished reading this book, an emotional rollercoaster and have been looking for a book like this and just can’t find anything like it. Truly incredible, thanks Flem for making this video
@@RicoBurghFan absolutely, like how they neglected the education of the children, the obvious race divide, it’s harrowing to think it was just 50 years ago
@Flemlo Raps you already cemented yourself as the GOAT of RU-vid sports journalism . You’ve inspired me so much. I’ve watched and studied you mold your skills and stay determined through all of your Circumstances and triumphs. You have been a huge blessing and Impact in my life. Thank you very much.
Your video popped up in recommended. And I’ve spent the day watching many more. Love how even an Ozzie who knows little about NFL can follow your videos due to your great flow. Definitely can’t wait to watch more of your back catalogue
Awesome recap! I played ball in the 80’s and tore my ACL in 1988 (during a scrimmage). Boobies story is sad and he did not deserve what happened to him, and especially did not deserve the way he was treated. Love this channel and the stories you review and tell Flemlo🙌 Keep up the great work and keep bringing the FACTS! Dale🙌
I often tell my players about the message you conveyed in this story. It's a very sad, but true thing that happens in the game. It tears me up seeing young men who've stared become lost and forgotten once they can't entertain folks anymore. Good post bro.
@FlemLo Raps I need you to write a dramatic screenplay because just how you capture the tension of all these stories is so moving. Could only imagine what it’d be like if you were directing movies yourself. Keep up your hard work man!
I had a friend that became a game warden and his first assignment was Andrews, which is near Odessa. He drove out of town a long, long ways until he found a little rise in the ground. He said it was the highest elevation he could find and then he cried his eyes out.
I don't know how people see this as a inspirational movie. I played high school football but like most kids that play football, I knew that high school was the end of playing days. I just remember the heart wrenching anguish that Boobie went through and now that you filled in the details, no wonder he was left without hope. I pray that Boobie knows now how important his life is and that he can stop living his life looking at the rear view mirror. Thanks again for filling in the gaps and letting us know the rest of the story.
I never took the story as “inspirational” tbh. I enjoyed it a lot but, that wasn’t my take. More like “life is short unfair and BS, take advantage, do your best”… but that’s me
38:04 got me in my feels. I hope he is doing well. My dad went undefeated his Sr yr in ‘88 as well in a Midwest high school as a running back. He always mentioned that he wish he could’ve have played against Boobie and the Permian panthers
Wow this story broke my heart. I loved the movie coming up as a kid myself but I never knew how bad Boobie really had it. Shame on those people for doing that young man like that. Thanks for covering this Flem you never miss 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I feel like Boobie had ADHD. Like not just a lack of focus but clinical ADHD. I myself have a lot of those symptoms bouncing off of walls, making random beats, not being able to focus on 1 task and ironically enough being good with kids. Luckily I had a great support system around me and was able to get therapy and medication that helped me focus. While I’m no where near the athlete boobie was I do feel his pain as far as being misunderstood. The racism in the town definitely didn’t help neither. Great story per usual keep it up Flem💯
@@zlinedavid dude, I feel the same. I had a lot of anxiety with add so I was such a bad kid in school. Once I was in college, I’d really well because I got meds and therapy. I still struggle work with attention to detail stuff but the job I do is very forgiving if I make mistakes because I can correct them quickly and no one knows haha
Are you aware 🤔 that the very Doctors who came up with the term ADHD have stated that they made it up out of thin air after receiving heavy pressure from Medical Boards that were backed by pharmaceutical giants who only wanted to put Children on the same medication 💊 that many Adults were already taking? 😳
I'm surprised you'd never heard this story. Back in that time and before (60's and 70's when I played) that's what happened; you could play you had value; you couldn't or wouldn't then you didn't. It was terrible. Worse yet was the academic theft by the people who were supposed to be looking out for the student athletes. So many who needed academic help not only didn't get it but were passed through. Look up Dexter Manley; Dude actually went all the way through college and into the NFL - and never learned to read. It was terrible. Thousands of players were abused by the system and sadly many - like Mr. Miles - never recovered. Great job though - you always do such a great job. Keep up the good work
How did your academics work for you in real life? See I played ball for a little while yet when I got in high school they stopped letting me play they said my grades weren’t good enough to be a student athlete but that’s just it I didn’t want to be a student athlete I didn’t want to be an athlete I just wanted to play yet they tried to teach me a lesson and all I did was drop out I think prolly 10 percent of my class makes more then I do for a living 👍 school doesn’t do shit for me I don’t know what it did for you but for me it was pointless but making friends on the fields making brothers on the court sport memories are for ever your grades ain’t.
It was a known fact even in college that Dexter couldn't read. I am good friends with one of Dexter's teammates (Sean Majors) and he said Dexter never went to class either. Dexter once said that he read playboy for the articles and Sean laughed his ass off. He said "Maaaaaan, Dexter couldn't even read cat in the hat"
Man bro I’m proud of you slim! You followed your dream! I been following you since 2017 when you were doing the college football ncaa story lines! I appreciate you and commend you on your craft! Keep it up my guy! Showing love from the DC area!
Around 4 years of watching you on RU-vid, I’ve learned so much about life from you man, about values and determination. I’m 22 now and still watch every vid. You move people flemlo fr, never stop doin what you are doin 🙏
This was a well done documentary on Boobie Miles. Better than an TV show, Netflix, Hulu or anyone else. I felt Boobie's pain about being told that he could no longer play football and other tragic things happening to him. I'm glad to hear he's doing better. Prayers for him and his family, especially James III. 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
I found this kid where I live. Just like this. No focus, hard home situation etc. Best athlete I have ever seen in my life. We are doing our best to help him. Hes only 10 now, but he is ridiculous.
Amazing video, FlemLo. I am reading the book now for the 15th time or so and love understanding the story behind the story through videos like yours. This is indeed a tragic case of injury, racism, and frustration. I love how Boobie is making the best of it now, reaching out to speak to young kids about the mistakes he learned from. This whole story is a powerful reminder of how life is about more than just sports. As harsh as it may sound, we need to have a plan B. It sounds like Boobie is slowing finding what he has been searching for: peace. Being raised in a religious home, maybe Boobie will begin to turn his full heart to the Lord. That is the only place you can truly have peace.
I remember in the movie where he clearly wasn’t 100 percent, but tried to play anyways and hurt himself again. So very ironic that you uploaded this video on the heels of the Tua situation. Awesome job. Flemlo!!!
I loved this movie, as heartbreaking as it was, and I felt so deeply for Boobie. He deserved so much better. You’re making me want to read this book. Thank you for this.
As a high school senior in Texas right now, this vid is special. Anything about the Friday Night Lights is special. If my team was playing a home game tonight, I’d be there, not watching this video.
I have seen my share of unbelievable talent getting crushed by a accident on and off the field. I left high school not big enough for college and maybe wasn’t even good enough for that level. I was a 5’9 152lb inside linebacker and tight end. I needed to feel the butterflies and ended up getting involved in riding bucking horses. I went pro 2 years later and found out 152lbs was a sweet spot and made memories I may have never had if I went to college. I’m 50 now and it’s hard to get out of bed. My advice is do what you love and enjoy the moments good or bad because it only takes a few seconds to end it all. I love football but watching it isn’t the same as playing it.Boobie was phenomenal and I felt his pain when he got that news and I had no idea how racist the people around him were.Sad mean and ugly people need some Jesus in their heart.
I met Boobie at a sixman state semi finals game in Dublin TX. I got a picture with him and the Strawn head football coach (from the paramount series Texas 6) and Boobie was a great person to talk to! Thank you for this video flemlo!
Flemlo is a “football guy” to his core. He just gets it and he delivers over… and over…. And over again for his viewers. I have enjoyed following your journey and watching your content for many years. Respect bro 🙌🤙👊
this was incredible, so relatable when my coach put me on special teams to block a kick in practice and I had my shattered on a low block. senior season gone. following the best RB we ever had in my city, rushing for over 1k yards in only 6 1/2 games, Andre Hall. man this had me a lil emotional fr. you did an amazing job with this one. we appreciate you king.💯💪🏿
Thank you for this story on boobie miles, because my oldest son was diagnosed with ADHD. I'm proud of him because he been working hard in classroom and really smart kid, while also playing football as well. He is going on 9 and getting him help early with medication
I remember the first time I watched this. I cried so many times and I never cry for movies. I haven’t went and got my knee fix to this day 😢.. Took a long time to get it right but I got it got it now. Nevered stopped looking at videos and interviews about Boobie since the movie came out , that’s how I got here… This vid was top tier, loved it‼️
Man, thank you for telling the real stories of these generational figures. You have a way of showing the duality between all the different parts of a story that form the person that was or is. Appreciate you for real!
@@FlemLoRaps yeah man, we actually we in-depth on his life story and who the real Boobie Miles was. Plus kinda brought up our comparisons of his style of football vs our generation. He’s a great guy and I can’t wait to actually meet him!
Man FlemLo, you really make these stories hit hard. Probably my favorite book of all time. The movie, while different, was still excellent. Well done as always.
Been watching you for years and years... Seems like forever. This video just shows you have crossed a line into doing something important... For the culture... For truth... Fairness... And just being damn kind.
I lived in the Midland/Odessa for a few months a few years ago and I absolutely believe every word about how the locals treated Boobie Miles. Its a trash town, a trash area with even worse people. They still act the same in their little isolated corner of Texas.
Crazy I live in Odessa and don’t see much racism. I guess I’m not in the wrong area. just work my 14 hour shifts in the oilfield and go home maybe that’s why I don’t see much racism also.
@@KodyBlake12 no it’s just the fact that racism isn’t as accepted anymore today like it was back then. This dude that made the original comment is just a race baiter.
@@KodyBlake12 I lived there and I also worked in the oil field but that town is segregated. Majority of the blk folks who are from there live on the south side. And if you're not born and raised out there (like me) u wouldn't see it unless you kick it with some locals
The part of the (movie) Friday Night Lights where it gets me is when Bobbie after packing his stuff from his locker and going to his uncle's car and breaking down in tears. That really hurt many of us. The sad thing is that back then an ACL tear for many would have been it for your career. Thankfully modern medicine has gotten many athletes back on the field.
I'm from Lubbock and growing up in the 80s and 90s all my aunt's and uncles took me to the Permian games. Went to move Permian games than Lubbock Monterey
I read the book 20 years ago and I was shocked to read that the town was still heavily segregated up until 1982, when Permian finally allowed black students to attend the high school. That's when the football team really took off. I highly recommend the book which is one of the best I have ever read.
@@Freespeech-p7x Actually, the Ector County school district & the city of Odessa were highly segregated. Ector High School was located on the South Side of Odessa, where the low-income Black & Hispanic residents lived. The South Side was divided by railroad tracks. Ector High School was closed in 1982 once a civil rights activist from Denver pressed the issue. Vickie Gomez was a member of the school board for 12 years while she lived on the South Side. She moved to the East Side, where she had to run for reelection as an at-large candidate. She only received 24% of the vote. Permian was 99% Caucasian, Odessa High was 93% Caucasian, while Ector High was 90% Minority. Many people who were Permiam Football supporters fought the integration/desegregation movement "because it would've hurt the program!!" CHAPTER 5 Black & White will provide more details.
A few hours ago I was watching content from a youTuber not worth mentioning. What I just watched was a breath of much needed fresh air. I hope you hit a mil by the end of November. 5mil by this time next year. Good shit.
FlemLo been following you for a few years now. My guy, your journalistic chops get better and better with each production. It is clear how much work you put in and the growth you have developed as a journalist shines. Keep puttin' in the work. You are a top sports creator on RU-vid.
What a great video!!! You simultaneously captured the most gut wrenching parts of the movie and dug into the aspects of Boobie’s struggles that most of us knew nothing about. Thanks for the work and dedication.
I was a correction officer at Stile Unit in Beaumont, Tx back 2016 and Boobie was a inmate. I’m not gonna lie I kinda cry a little because I remember sitting in football class before the first/last game of my senior year watching the movie to see him locked up.
I appreciate you making this one man! I have seen Friday Night Lights well over a hundred times, and would watch every Thursday night before a game in high school. I always wondered what happened to Boobie and where he is now. Crazy to hear the reality of his story, but good to know he is still in the sport of football getting to live his best life possible now.
Yo Flemlo, whatever you want to be, dude, trust me. You can do it, you captivate audiences Bro, your story telling is next to no one! Just giving flowers to the living Bro!
You know, I do really appreciate this channel! I don't always watch your uploads, which I apologize for. But your content always hits that sweet spot and brings me back to the days of ESPN classics. Don't ever doubt yourself or what you do! We appreciate you! Keep up the hard work! Thank you for continuing to create videos that we truly enjoy 🙏
I have seen this movie many times and have watched videos about what happened to all the players and it seems everything just says Bobbie never played pro. It is one of the best movies I have seen. I was hurt playing varsity football, very different experience ( as in team I played for hadn’t won a game in 5 years). Loved Friday Night Lights and loved this video, thanks for the info. You did a wonderful job.
My dad was Boobie’s teacher back in the day. He said his uncle was a nice guy. Anytime he had trouble with behavior or grades slipping he was one phone call away. My mom was a math teacher at Permian. She said Coach Gaines was also very supportive of teachers. She wouldn’t pass players if they didn’t earn the grade like many others did. I moved from Odessa aka Boredessa after high school. Never looked back. That place is a wasteland.
@@joshuadeloach1676 I used to live there on Andrew's hwy hell I didn't know that they had gangs. But it definitely felt segregated but the oil field is big out there
@@robertespinoza9104 Of course she passed players. The ones that gave the effort. The ones that didn’t, failed. Pretty simple. She continued to be employed too. What a concept!?!?!
My high school football team went to see this movie when it came out, and at the time it was seen as inspirational... Even in the years since, I always looked at this story as one of the greatest football stories ever told... Learning the history behind what happened to Boobie, I honestly can't look at this film in the same light... Thank you Flemlo, you never disappoint sir!
Between the real Boobie story and Dallas Carter HS upset how they where portrayed in the championship game I've haven't watched the movie since. Love the tv show but I can't watch this movie
That’s why I love the movie, one of the few football movies to show the harsh reality and politics behind the sport. For better, and for worse, no movie captures the spirit of the sport better in my eyes. The Dallas carter thing probably had some racism behind it, but I just looked at it like this mythical thing, David vs Goliath type deal, and when you think David finally might be able to do it, nope. Fairy tales happen in football, just not all the time.
@@TheStacyJamesShow Anyone reading this comment section please read my comment and learn something from how racism, white privilege, and white supremacy deludes white Americans into believing that racism is inspirational. Stacy James even says something dumb like “there may have been some racism in the Dallas Carter game” wow, I can’t believe you wrote that Stacy. Even with racism presented clear in their face. White Americans will make up some nonsense story about how it couldn’t be racism. Behavior like that makes you a terrible person Stacy. By the way Dallas Carter wasn’t Goliath and Permian wasn’t David. They were two evenly matched football teams. Dallas carter just had a great season in 88, but perriman was the historically more successful powerhouse around west Texas and the Texas state football division they played in.
I read this book for a college class. At the time, this book blew my mind. I had never read a book about sports before, much less about H.S. Sports and kids whose lives were so similar to my own. I grew up and played ball in Chicago, racism was also an inescapable daily fact of life. I really felt Bobbie. Hes only a year older than me. I hope that Brother finds some peace.
Man I remember watching the behind the scenes of the Friday Night Lights DVD as a kid, and Bobbie still seemed healthy and solid at least from that view. Sports is a cold industry, you're lucky to get a decent career which caps out around 5-10 years and if you good you might reach 20. But in the real world folks gotta keep working past a 20 year mark. Shit never last forever
This is AMAZING! Thank you for offering insight into the realities Boobie faced. I'm disgusted at the fact people were able to profit from his life. Though I was inspired by that movie as a child, it's truly disheartening. This video DEFINITELY changes my perspective on fnl. It would be dope if you could reach out to Boobie and do an interview with him. 🤔🙏🏾🙏🏾
When I started this video I was under the impression that I had heard Boobie died some years back. Glad he’s still with us. What a deep story though & just tragic in so many ways. Hope Boobie finds peace later in life.
Just found your videos… great work! I’m 56 and saw Friday nights lights in theater; great movie. That scene when he does not know what to do, still hard to watch. Look forward to watching more videos
Similar story about a dude from my hometown. He was a god on that field, but everyone knew that he would graduate and do nothing. The teachers just passed him and the coaches gave up on him when it was obvious they wouldn’t be able to ship him to college. Last I heard he was working at a car wash. I hope he has found something more fulfilling. He never got hurt, won a ‘ship junior and senior year. Just had nothing else going for him and no one with better intentions to push him. Sickening.
As far as coach Gaines being mad about Boobie running track: the track/football offseason connection in Texas HS sports didn’t start until around that time. There’s a program close to DFW that was one of the first to make kids run track as part offseason around the late 80s. When they started winning state titles and getting faster, the whole state woke up 😂😂. Great vid as always man, you did his story justice!
My dads friends we call him uncle meanie had a full ride and a month before he was set to go to camp he got into a car with a drunk driver ended up getting in a wreck and broke his back in lumbar area( lower back) he said he never seen people attitude change so fast, he went from feeling like a king to being exactly what this book said a scared kid
Bro, you did it again. i looked at the video time and i said ahhh ill check it out but i dont wanna sit here for 40 mins. i watched the whole thing and completely lost track of time. Great content. Keep up the great work.
