On the Road: Middle school football players execute life-changing play

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  • Опубликовано: 23 ноя 2024

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  • @fsupark
    @fsupark 10 лет назад +915

    I really appreciated how the wide receiver was crying while discussing how something like that affected him. We used to be told to not cry and man up as kids; so, it's really refreshing and promising to have young minds like his be open with their feelings. It's very healthy and that type of positive behavior spreads.

    • @ericthepatriot1
      @ericthepatriot1 10 лет назад +15

      You used to be told not to cry? During football last season I cried like 5 times and once already this year

    • @roosters93
      @roosters93 10 лет назад +1

      ericthepatriot1 last season was 2013. can you not imagine that maybe it wasn't always the way it is now?

    • @statusq1879
      @statusq1879 10 лет назад +10

      Almost every football player I've encountered has a nice cry when they lose their last game. My senior year, the opposing team drove the length of the field and scored with :00 seconds on the clock to pull within one. They went for two and won the game. We all cried. Our coaches cried. I lost my last baseball game in the 12th inning, giving up the winning run after pitching 6 scoreless inning and going 4 for 5. I had a nice cry after that one. But hey, that's just my experience.

    • @0351watcher
      @0351watcher 5 лет назад +6

      That was a great statement I'm 72 yrs old and I cried when I watched it!

    • @anah3864
      @anah3864 5 лет назад +4

      Dave bulik jr Agreed! I bet that boy is a fine young man now, and will continue to be an outstanding friend, son, father, coworker, etc, because of the empathy that he so obviously expressed with those tears. He seems to have undergone a bit of a transformation, and I believe that those finer instincts that have awakened in him will guide him to a decent, human, moral path in life.

  • @igore89
    @igore89 11 лет назад +630

    I'm not crying. It's just been raining. On my face.

    • @deansapp4635
      @deansapp4635 5 лет назад +5

      me too

    • @Hokie4Life
      @Hokie4Life 5 лет назад +1

      Igore1907 lol

    • @Pugg1007
      @Pugg1007 4 года назад +1

      Igore1907 same

    • @arielorapa
      @arielorapa 4 года назад +3

      Oh my gaaad. This is funny hahahahaha

    • @MCeili
      @MCeili 4 года назад +1

      Oh I am so crying.

  • @StudioAnnLe
    @StudioAnnLe 11 лет назад +212

    These young men prove why there is so much hope for the next generation. Love this video!

    • @gabexd1510
      @gabexd1510 3 года назад +1

      Do you really love this video🤨

    • @thefifaman8971
      @thefifaman8971 3 года назад +3

      @@gabexd1510 bruh

    • @Johnpork53
      @Johnpork53 3 года назад

      Pœ 😩😩😩

    • @plushy7424
      @plushy7424 3 года назад

      Wouldn’t say that yet chief

    • @Hanad2x
      @Hanad2x 3 года назад

      little did she know -2021

  • @elizabethalgeri8492
    @elizabethalgeri8492 9 лет назад +809

    these kids were raised right!!

  • @pablocesart
    @pablocesart 11 лет назад +34

    The last kid crying at the end is my new big hero. :) Feels good to give little brother?

    • @pablocesart
      @pablocesart 11 лет назад +4

      ***** Internet my friend... Internet is sharing so much important information to all of us, no matter age, sexuality or race.
      We see the result of well used information, an spontaneous awareness to what REALLY REALLY matters in life.
      To be happy...
      And by loving and by receiving love we reach it faster and easier. Sounds hippie and cheesy but it matches harmoniously with the structure of our mind.

  • @WarriorPaxo
    @WarriorPaxo 11 лет назад +342

    wow those are some amazing kids.. faith in humanity restored

    • @damianfraley9586
      @damianfraley9586 5 лет назад +1

      Never lost faith in humanity so mine doesnt need to be restored, it was a very nice sweet thing to do tho

  • @TheIronSheikSociety
    @TheIronSheikSociety 8 лет назад +256

    Allowing a student with special needs to be a big part of a football game is priceless!! Those players really demonstrated what it means to be true men! Justice Miller really spoke well, no matter how hard it was for him to tell the story. Within these players, they learned to value and love one another and mature greatly!! Great gentlemen!! Well done!!

  • @HarlemGlobetrotters
    @HarlemGlobetrotters 11 лет назад +115

    We don't come across such amazing displays of teamwork, compassion and selflessness every day. Thanks for setting such a great example and you've got our vote as the football Play of the Year! We're excited to have the entire team at a game this year!

    • @pj254
      @pj254 4 года назад +1

      my broda

    • @ridikulusridikulus6454
      @ridikulusridikulus6454 3 года назад +5

      How is this comment from the Harlem Globetrotters 7 years old with only 10 likes?

    • @socrrr
      @socrrr 3 года назад +2

      yep

    • @socrrr
      @socrrr 3 года назад +1

      @@ridikulusridikulus6454 idk

  • @rockageek
    @rockageek 10 лет назад +119

    these kids have more warmth and compassion than most adults.

  • @steveapplebaugh2200
    @steveapplebaugh2200 11 лет назад +161

    I am a father and a middle school classroom teacher, and this is amazing to me! Justice and Keith and all the boys learned a lot, so much more than anything I can 'teach' or facilitate as a teacher using traditional curricular material. Thank you for enriching so many people, guys!

  • @leroyhudson4311
    @leroyhudson4311 11 лет назад +460

    Dang... who's slicin' onions right now? Geez.

  • @leacgreenwood
    @leacgreenwood 10 лет назад +275

    This is how all boys should be raised to treat others.

    • @joshuasweeney7864
      @joshuasweeney7864 10 лет назад +2

      Joseph Anthony i agree, im all for raising boys this way but girls should be too

    • @harbo14
      @harbo14 9 лет назад +4

      I believe EVERYONE should be raised and taught this way. Girls and boys.

    • @bmoreriseup6130
      @bmoreriseup6130 5 лет назад +4

      @@jojotoosmooth8913 you cant teach em or else they will get mad and call you a rapist until your entire life is ruined and you have to register as a sex offender. Then you live out your days on the street with no home and no job.

    • @alexconner154
      @alexconner154 5 лет назад

      Really, just boys, your serious

    • @trulyalanah2163
      @trulyalanah2163 3 года назад

      @@bmoreriseup6130 huh? what does that have to do with raising girls to treat each other kind?

  • @emilyordner5545
    @emilyordner5545 9 лет назад +66

    I wish all middle school/high school were as nice and good-hearted as these boys are!

  • @ruisentieiro3366
    @ruisentieiro3366 3 года назад +7

    Those are the men this sick world needs.Thank you guys for sweeten my old and sour heart.I wish you all the best in your life's.
    I wish all good people in this world are okay (unfortunately,the virus isn't selective),greetings from Portugal,Carpe Diem.

  • @brighterspark2414
    @brighterspark2414 11 лет назад +78

    That kid was crying. He's the best

  • @psychothof
    @psychothof 6 лет назад +10

    What makes this piece so good is not just the fact that Keith got his touchdown, but rather the effect that it had on all the other guys. Justice being profiled at the end was so sweet and sincere.

  • @RaheemD
    @RaheemD 11 лет назад +91

    Aw the kid at the end.

  • @GiftFromGod4U
    @GiftFromGod4U Год назад +2

    Justice!!!! 😭 You, young sir, have learned a virtue that has forever shaped your life. So much GREATNESS will flow from you! 💜🙏🏾💜

  • @BrandoninOrlando
    @BrandoninOrlando 10 лет назад +43

    Wow if these kids keep this attitude they will go far in life .

  • @usernameisamf
    @usernameisamf 11 лет назад +6

    I had to watch this twice. It was so precious, and the boy's tear streaming down his sweet face,at the end of the video, showed he learned an invaluable lesson.

  • @lisakeane8630
    @lisakeane8630 11 лет назад +1

    what a wonderful story :) this instills my faith that there is hope for today's youth.. warms my heart, truly.

  • @kathiehollingshead3388
    @kathiehollingshead3388 11 лет назад +17

    It's not just the nice thing they did that makes this special, it's the reaction of the player at the very end of the clip. Go ahead. I dare you not to cry.

  • @MeteorMega
    @MeteorMega 11 лет назад +17

    Hopefully there are more children like this. They are wonderful!

  • @eveallen68
    @eveallen68 10 лет назад +4

    It is refreshing to see kids being nice to someone who is a little different. It gives me a warm fuzzy feeling inside.

  • @justmarya617
    @justmarya617 5 лет назад +2

    This kids are the sweetest ever , they're so smart.
    the kid who is crying bless his heart ❤️

  • @waffle6648
    @waffle6648 5 лет назад +42

    1:30
    “Hello”
    That was so cute

  • @GothKaida
    @GothKaida 10 лет назад +7

    This is beyond sportsmanship, this is friendship and family beyond that of your kin.

  • @BereanBubba
    @BereanBubba 11 лет назад +4

    God Bless those boys. This really touched my heart. I have a special needs son and so many do not realize the blessing they are in our lives. How they remind us to be kind and thoughtful of others.

  • @scottymat4566
    @scottymat4566 10 лет назад +180

    If only this could be an everyday occurrence around the world eh?. People caring about others in their Billions

    • @LatinAmericanDog
      @LatinAmericanDog 10 лет назад +11

      Amen to that

    • @TricksterAndAwesome
      @TricksterAndAwesome 9 лет назад +2

      Without bad there is no good

    • @scottymat4566
      @scottymat4566 9 лет назад

      It would be nice to see the Good being a bit more evident than the Bad though. I understand that to have Positive there has to be Negative or Light & Dark. The Planet really needs mankind to show it's good side to promote healing.There are far too many instances of Mankind showing it's Bad side at the moment.

    • @zacharybishop6595
      @zacharybishop6595 6 лет назад +2

      Oh it is, just never gets reported on.

  • @Marmallow44
    @Marmallow44 11 лет назад +81

    Faith in humanity restored!

  • @amberandrews2154
    @amberandrews2154 11 лет назад +6

    This brought tears to my eyes. Absolutely wonderful boys. Their parents have done a fantastic job raising them.

  • @gmacwizard8890
    @gmacwizard8890 11 лет назад +17

    Stories like this give me faith in humanity and I think we are going to be fine

  • @AgrathaDinakaran
    @AgrathaDinakaran 11 лет назад +37

    The whole "Faith in humanity restored" comment? It's used for moments like these. Kudos, boys! :')

  • @theTardisrules
    @theTardisrules 11 лет назад +20

    omg even the reporter is cracking up.... I mean... Damn.... now I need a hug, that was... that was awesome... like the best play I have ever seen... and they did this in secret... "wow" is really the only word for it.

  • @Turnajon
    @Turnajon 11 лет назад +3

    How very moving to see a story like this. Once upon a time, I too was disabled and socially inept... until I met the classmates that made me into a better person. I find this story very inspiring and heartfelt.

  • @harrisonrutledge5
    @harrisonrutledge5 7 лет назад +12

    Justice Miller is an amazing kid. God bless him. Handsome too. Mature beyond his years.

  • @jamesblumensheid353
    @jamesblumensheid353 Год назад +1

    I would love to interview the kids parents. The parents of the kid who said " Because we really wanted to prove he is part of our team and he meant a lot to us."
    That kid has great, awesome parents!

  • @ChetLindsay
    @ChetLindsay 10 лет назад +5

    Anything is possible! It's great how those young football players changed into wonderful souls! My faith in humanity is starting to grow back.

  • @amit3003
    @amit3003 11 лет назад +3

    The maturity and empathy of these kids is so heartwarming.

  • @HaleyGzales
    @HaleyGzales 11 лет назад +9

    This is awesome. Some of us just need to give back and not think everything is about themselves and their friends only. Their are other kids in this world that don't have friends because of the way they act or because of the way they look. This is so inspirational. Even though their are only about 60 middle school in my school we still have bullying. Let's try to be nicer, sit next to someone who doesn't have friends and become friends with them. Be Kind!

  • @marvelousscript95
    @marvelousscript95 11 лет назад +2

    At the end when the boy cry made me cry. That football team is soo sweet!

  • @lizzytv_1
    @lizzytv_1 7 лет назад +3

    This is my favorite video in my life time it makes me cry every time I see it and Justin talking about how it made him feel is even more amazing

  • @CrispinNisbett
    @CrispinNisbett 11 лет назад +1

    Great display of love and friendship

  • @Amanda57563
    @Amanda57563 11 лет назад +4

    I think that's my favorite part, too, Stephen: this is a group of 13-14 year old boys. That age group doesn't necessarily have a reputation for being the most compassionate or selfless members of society. And they're football players, too! Yet, they were able to look at their situation, come together as a group and decide that they wanted to help their teammate, and they did it. Just awesome. :)

  • @miagonzales3031
    @miagonzales3031 11 лет назад +1

    Wow. This is just so amazing, especially in the world that we live in today with all the bullying issues. I'm crying tears of joy, this video and these kids just made my heart so happy.

  • @skandal0
    @skandal0 11 лет назад +3

    You always remember what you did, the rest of your life, and you'll be happy and remember the good persons that you are when you remember this act. My respect for all of you. (Sorry for my english, only expects that you can read my feellings with this words) . And thanks for the lesson of humanity.

  • @sharondehart2939
    @sharondehart2939 5 лет назад

    I am a teacher of students with special needs and this story just MADE MY DAY! It was shared by our superintendent! I will definitely be passing this video on to others. There are good people out there. Find the positive today! There's a lot of good all around us!!

  • @richardivory606
    @richardivory606 10 лет назад +58

    This video is amazing and what they all did is what truely demonstrates being human. But what I don't get is why people would dislike this video it is amazing and brilliant and definitely human.

    • @PanicbyExample
      @PanicbyExample 10 лет назад

      that was the first thing i checked on to when i went from the site where i found it to the original youtube page to favorite it, to see if it could possibly be at 0
      of course not, people just do that to blemish the 0-potential, no way to account for it, couldn't possibly matter any less though, eh?

    • @richardivory606
      @richardivory606 10 лет назад

      What are you saying?

    • @PanicbyExample
      @PanicbyExample 10 лет назад +6

      i was saying people mark minus when they shouldn't because they shouldn't, it's like hardwired rebellion
      but there's no way to countermand the presence of inherently contrary compulsion, i was only saying it to let you know i noticed the thumbs down too, just to be on the same side, solidarity of mutually rolling our eyes at the pettiness of some people
      dom panic was saying dignity should be the rule not the exception, by making it seem superhuman you justify people who act like we shouldn't expect that from people on a regular basis because it takes 'special people' to offer those great examples
      but it's a youtube forum so it might have come off a little condescending, but it's an easy topic to become discouraged about but, gotta keep in mind that heart is the root word of dis-/en-courage-ment
      good day

    • @babybirdhome
      @babybirdhome 10 лет назад

      Bryan McCormick Geez Bryan, you remind me a lot of my friend Chris. Great comment here explaining the whole thing, and solid insights too. Added you to my G+ circles under my RUclips account.

    • @samanthab.6982
      @samanthab.6982 10 лет назад +3

      Dom Panic There's a difference between treating someone well and going out of your way to do something nice for them, and for that, they deserve some recognition.

  • @montrealstars60
    @montrealstars60 10 лет назад

    Those parents did good in teaching their kids how to care about others... How beautiful to see this video!! Thanks for making me feel happy with tears!

  • @xxMakotosanxx
    @xxMakotosanxx 11 лет назад +5

    My faith in their generation has been restored. If only the guys in my high school or just anyone around here could have the courage to do something like that then i'd change my opinion on them.

  • @gigicaito
    @gigicaito 10 лет назад

    Those young men learned such a valuable lesson that day. In a time when most of the news seems to be about bullying, this act of kindness was indeed refreshing. Kudos to the Olivet Eagles!!! Champions in the best way possible.

  • @laurakubacka2411
    @laurakubacka2411 5 лет назад +9

    when he said hello to the cameraman i was like awwww 😭😭

  • @terid6004
    @terid6004 11 лет назад

    So nice to see a story like this. So often, you would see a child like this end up as a victim of bullying. Nice to see these young people do such a mature and kind thing.

  • @SaltiDawg2008
    @SaltiDawg2008 5 лет назад +5

    These kids are amazing young men! What they did will affect them all for life.
    I would love to see a follow piece in 15-20 years to see what happened to them ALL.
    I suspect many leaders will evolve and have a profound effect!
    PS Yeah, I know, Never could get 'effect' and 'affect' sorted out!

  • @marissabieg8275
    @marissabieg8275 11 лет назад +1

    Not only was the kid at the end of the video getting teared up and comprehensive of the situation, but you could hear the emotion in the reporter's voice as he closed the report. That act was so beautiful

  • @idajohansen4504
    @idajohansen4504 10 лет назад +7

    That boy- Justis (I am probobly spelling it wrong) Miller, who cries, wow- he seems like a wonderful kid! All of them, of course. But he's the one that made me cry. ^^, I am so happy to see people with 'power' using it for good! Go team:)

  • @cj10109
    @cj10109 8 лет назад +2

    This is beautiful. Love and kindness goes a long way!

  • @freddierogers2019
    @freddierogers2019 11 лет назад +20

    This made me cry like a baby :')

  • @spacestevie2
    @spacestevie2 11 лет назад +1

    This is what true sportsmanship is like. This is what teamwork is about. Its not winning, its being there for your teammate. The greatest thing is that this team did it on it own and didn't need anyone to tell them what they needed to do, they just did it. Truly a hopeful and amazing story to teach a lesson to future generations.

  • @Jarethenator
    @Jarethenator 11 лет назад +56

    All these feels are giving me a bit of a headache :,P

  • @JohnPiercy
    @JohnPiercy 10 лет назад

    One of the finest thing i've seen in my lifetime. Wonderful young men there. profoundly changed for the better for their entire lives. Watch the futures of every one of those boys - they will do great things for this world. Thanks guys.

  • @Abelhawk
    @Abelhawk 10 лет назад +12

    Faith in humanity: Restored!

  • @thnd3rb1rd
    @thnd3rb1rd 7 лет назад

    I've watched this maybe 3 dozen times and still can't do so without tearing up. Those kids are beyond cool. They've been blessed.
    This was shot 4 years ago... wonder what they are all doing now.
    Good kids. Good Americans.

  • @patrickhyatt9325
    @patrickhyatt9325 11 лет назад +21

    never underestimate the power of human love

  • @billywilliams9416
    @billywilliams9416 9 лет назад

    when that wonderfull boy start to cry i lost it you see acts of kindness changes all our lifes it makes you feel good it's that simple

  • @bulletboy013
    @bulletboy013 11 лет назад +13

    Wow.... no surprise, but were I narrating this, my voice would be breaking up at the end as well. Touching as hell, especially for a father of a kid who is very much the same in many ways.

  • @Ralvarez559
    @Ralvarez559 11 лет назад +2

    Respect to all of the players. This was truly touching.

  • @epicpancakes23
    @epicpancakes23 9 лет назад +4

    I'm not crying. I'm just sweating out of my eyes.

  • @mickistout8477
    @mickistout8477 11 лет назад

    I live just a few miles from this little town, and this is amazing. Say what you will about small towns, but that whole town has this young man's back.

  • @vtoxinsss
    @vtoxinsss 4 года назад +20

    At least he didn’t get destroyed like that kid with the potato heartt

    • @vtoxinsss
      @vtoxinsss 4 года назад +1

      E’s Enjoyment channel Yay! ?

    • @frosty5121
      @frosty5121 4 года назад +1

      LifeAccordingToJimmy?

  • @brooklynjack
    @brooklynjack 11 лет назад

    In a world in which we are bombarded with horrible news on a daily basis, this act of kindness restores my faith in people. What a wonderful lesson you have given us. Thank you, each and every one of you.

  • @justjess1996
    @justjess1996 11 лет назад +10

    teenagers get such a bad rep and then you see something like this and it makes me glad that i am part of a generation that is accepting and try;s to look after each other

  • @AlexGMason
    @AlexGMason 11 лет назад +2

    This to me is so much more powerful than the plays where the other team is in on it from the beginning. The kids thought up a plan by themselves, and made it happen for their pal. Well done guys.

  • @kevinhoward9593
    @kevinhoward9593 5 лет назад +4

    Justice Miller breaking down is just emotional. wonder if he looks back on this even after 5yrs.

  • @huffmanisd6841
    @huffmanisd6841 7 лет назад

    These young men have taught themselves a very important lesson. Class and selflessness. Love it. Congrats men!

  • @AkikoArtworks1
    @AkikoArtworks1 11 лет назад +4

    I had an awful day (at a high school, no less!), but watching this made it so much better! You made my day Olivet Eagles :D Thanks!!!

  • @PattyHendrickson
    @PattyHendrickson 11 лет назад +1

    So delightful to see youth sports showcased in such a positive light. What a life lesson for the team and the world!

  • @BijilBaji
    @BijilBaji 11 лет назад +5

    people in life may inspire you in different ways but only it depends on you how go with it.

  • @incredelman11
    @incredelman11 11 лет назад

    Amazing that a group of middle schoolers would put up such a display of kindness and sportsmanship. Very encouraging

  • @anthonylewis3990
    @anthonylewis3990 8 лет назад +5

    I live 20 mins from this place we played them

  • @pcaf333
    @pcaf333 11 лет назад +1

    So glad that i'm not the only one who drop manly water from the eyes here. This kids are awesome!

  • @nickl5249
    @nickl5249 9 лет назад +35

    Just imagine if the opposing team would have tackled him. Lol

  • @anah3864
    @anah3864 5 лет назад

    When I despair at the cruelty we are more frequently seeing in others, I watch videos like this and remember that there are generations of wonderful young people who are still out there behaving exactly as human beings should. Thank you to them and thank you to the parents who've raised them!

  • @SpectrumHazard
    @SpectrumHazard 10 лет назад +3

    Come on dude, you're making me cry...

  • @bethwall
    @bethwall 10 лет назад

    Our family was filled with football coachs and players, so this was amazingly touching to me, made me cry..so happy to see younger people coming back to some moral values in this country

  • @twinklestarz3
    @twinklestarz3 11 лет назад +11

    I love them so much!

  • @Femininecollective
    @Femininecollective 10 лет назад

    Inspiring and brave. Thank you Steve Harman for this story and Olivet Eagles, this act of kindness will change your life forever.

  • @Tejano44
    @Tejano44 9 лет назад +7

    Love and tears. :')

  • @thejustinh04
    @thejustinh04 11 лет назад

    You guys have just graduated from being kids to becoming men. God bless all of you for your act of kindness!

  • @jheffhree
    @jheffhree 10 лет назад +6

    Damn! Ninjas cutting onions again!

  • @bigbadbruins1
    @bigbadbruins1 3 года назад +1

    The last kid who was crying had his life change in a good way.

  • @jessiebarker13
    @jessiebarker13 11 лет назад +3

    When I saw this I cried

  • @YoshihitoBLM
    @YoshihitoBLM 11 лет назад +1

    This is great. I work in SPED at the High School level and this really puts a smile on my face. Those kids are a shining example of human compassion.

  • @donuts71
    @donuts71 11 лет назад +6

    Far better than a bunch of overpaid men on a football field could ever be!

  • @emilywiebel3238
    @emilywiebel3238 3 года назад

    I have huge faith in our younger generations and much of is it bc of the great stories about so many amazing kids from Steve Hartman.

  • @Bulletmazz
    @Bulletmazz 10 лет назад +7

    THEY CARE!!! THEY REALLY CARE!!!!

  • @mypurplemonkeyXD
    @mypurplemonkeyXD 11 лет назад

    Brought me to tears this is absolutely beautiful we see all these horrible stories kids being bullied that they take their own life and it's so sad so this is beautiful and humanity is restored

  • @4lynlover
    @4lynlover 11 лет назад +9

    faith in humanity restored

  • @antm64
    @antm64 10 месяцев назад

    These boys are being raised by parents who have made a conscious decision to, both, instruct and demonstrate human kindness and compassion. That they have embraced such an act as this is proof positive that decency and humanity will continue. Tears often result when someone realizes they have taken a step up in emotional growth and intellectual maturity. Well done on the part of everyone!!

  • @donder91
    @donder91 11 лет назад +3

    Damn you firebros! Stop sending me to video's like this!