What Happens to Manti Te'o After The Netflix Documentary?

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    • @sk49er
      @sk49er 2 года назад

      **Copies Netflix documentary days after it was released**

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  • @mickyzzzeee
    @mickyzzzeee 2 года назад +995

    I found the documentary to be somewhat infuriating. Never did the perpetrator apologise or really own their behaviour, they merely played the victim. I don’t care what personal battles you may be overcoming, it does not give anyone the right to impact the lives of others. The events single-handedly ruined what could of been a HOF career. Didn’t even have the guts to apologise on camera. Makes me sick.
    The only thing Manti is guilty of being gullible.
    The media, and society as a whole let this young man down in a big way also.
    Glad to hear that Manti is doing well, happily married and seems to be at peace with his life.

    • @PRODbyKingDavis
      @PRODbyKingDavis 2 года назад +72

      Literally one the worst humans in the history of man kind

    • @mickyzzzeee
      @mickyzzzeee 2 года назад +44

      @@PRODbyKingDavis I feel, I need, me me me me…actually seeking sympathy for the situation they put themselves in. Not to mention the poor girl who got dragged into all of this unsuspectedly. But…it has a happy ending, the person who made this mess is living happily as a 400 pound woman in American Samoa…that’s all that matters

    • @lisabrightly
      @lisabrightly 2 года назад

      I think there's a lot of mental health issues with the perpetrator.

    • @mickyzzzeee
      @mickyzzzeee 2 года назад +35

      @@lisabrightly clearly…still not an excuse. It’s called being an entitled sociopath with desperate need for validation. An identity crisis doesn’t give someone the right to impact others lives, let alone not taking accountability for it.

    • @lisabrightly
      @lisabrightly 2 года назад +4

      @@mickyzzzeee so since you know all of that you should also know that sociopaths/psychopaths and entitled people are entirely different than regular people. They're incapable of being accountable for their own actions. Not gonna happen, ever.

  • @donboisvertjr6990
    @donboisvertjr6990 2 года назад +783

    I remember that entire situation as it was happening, and the media definitely kept trying to put Manti in a negative light. Kid seems to be doing well today, so I'm glad he was able to overcome all of the adversity he faced. Good for him.

    • @realgooddoty9395
      @realgooddoty9395 2 года назад +3

      We all did

    • @strongmonk5094
      @strongmonk5094 2 года назад +93

      The media definitely made it seem like he did something wrong. Thing is he got caught in a catfish by a very disturbed person that created an elaborate scheme. I just hated how the Netflix documentary tried to paint the scammer as also a victim because of gender identity. The only victim in all of this was Manti.

    • @chubydukskruber7969
      @chubydukskruber7969 2 года назад +14

      @@strongmonk5094 I agree 100%.

    • @jamesvelopmenthagood8998
      @jamesvelopmenthagood8998 2 года назад

      The media would burn their own children for ratings.

    • @youngmaster4892
      @youngmaster4892 2 года назад +5

      No they didn’t , he’s just weirdo

  • @kylek7748
    @kylek7748 2 года назад +563

    The way the media destroyed this man is unforgivable. He deserved way better and they're lucky he's too good of a guy to sue them for defamation of character

    • @dellalyn9918
      @dellalyn9918 2 года назад +22

      Hopefully he's a smart enough guy to go ahead a sue.

    • @enyin2001
      @enyin2001 2 года назад +1

      💯

    • @sperrotta91
      @sperrotta91 2 года назад +10

      He probably spent most of his young life training with the devotion of an ascetic. I'd say it's feasible that he missed out on opportunities to develop certain social skills and self-awareness... totally understandable how someone in his position could fall prey to something like this. If he comes through, it's a testament to his strength.

    • @BeckVMH
      @BeckVMH 2 года назад +5

      Typical of journalists. Another notch on their belt.

    • @Sanefairjr
      @Sanefairjr 2 года назад +1

      Not only the media but "Lennay"

  • @BiltsOne
    @BiltsOne 2 года назад +176

    He got Catfished
    He forgave the person who did it to him
    He's a free agaent (NFL)
    He's married has a kid
    He also helps Coaching HS football
    He has turned a new page
    He's still a good person

  • @topleftfromtime
    @topleftfromtime 2 года назад +624

    Just watched the doc last night. We reallllly failed this kid as a society. The media above all, but we swallowed it & didn’t ask any questions. Wish I could give dude a hug & tell him I’m sorry for not having his back. Dude got finessed so hard. Those voicemails- bro, I woulda fallen for it too! Only reason it wouldn’t have gotten so crazy is cuz I wasn’t a superstar linebacker away at Notre Dame prepping for a heisman, national championship & the NFL draft.

    • @a1b1c184
      @a1b1c184 2 года назад +41

      I loved watching Dr Phil have to eat a little crow when the scammer went on his show and Phil tried to call out the scammer saying he could not throw his voice good enough to pass as a girl. Dude went behind that screen and Dr Phil's bottom jaw hit the floor. LOL.
      This is one of the craziest stories I've ever heard of. I keep thinking about how Tao going from a first round pick to 2nd cost him around $15,000,000, most of it being in the signing bonus. I would sue the scammer for all "they" have.

    • @tits279
      @tits279 2 года назад

      The guys dumb as fuck meeting people before falling in love with them is usually a safer way to go 😂

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      @megawatts-jq5xm 2 года назад

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    • @Floridaman1780_
      @Floridaman1780_ 2 года назад +22

      I wouldnt have fell for it only because I wouldve needed to see a return on my investment. But because he was very religious and was most likely a virgin, I could understand how he didnt look at things the same way.

    • @strongmonk5094
      @strongmonk5094 2 года назад +2

      Couldn't agree more. I have learned over the past couple of years how the media is just scum. I was still in college when all this went down and remember how they tried to paint Manti as someone who did something wrong when he was just a victim to a very disturbed person who created an elaborate scheme. Even now, the documentary is still trying to portray the scammer as also a victim because of trans/gender identity. The only real victim in all of this was Manti.

  • @brivvy
    @brivvy 2 года назад +454

    Fuck I just watched it on Netflix and what bothers me so much is how non-remorseful that cat fishing dude is and how they allowed him to be. It turned into “yeah, I fucked his whole life up, made him a living meme, took millions from him in draft stock, but Yey LGBTQ I get to be myself! Go me! Go pride! I’m free!!!” And no one held him/her accountable wtf 🤬 this was a horror documentary

    • @mickyzzzeee
      @mickyzzzeee 2 года назад +51

      Absolutely. Basically saying I can destroy someone else’s life to fulfil my own void. Then I get to play victim when it blows up in my face.

    • @enyin2001
      @enyin2001 2 года назад +2

      💯

    • @mickyzzzeee
      @mickyzzzeee 2 года назад +29

      @@apopisso6302 it was almost portraying her as the victim. I wonder if a heterosexual male would have been awarded the same luxury

    • @johnflorio3576
      @johnflorio3576 2 года назад +6

      @Brandon Rivers: Thank you! You and I reacted the same way to the NETFLIX documentary.

    • @Trip6IX502
      @Trip6IX502 2 года назад

      Fuck his pronouns. Remember, it’s not like he came out and admitted what he did. He got caught. Then to watch him smile while he talks about how he destroyed another dude’s life. That’s pure narcissism.

  • @DMaster81
    @DMaster81 2 года назад +420

    Imagine playing that well while dealing with the injuries and anxiety/depression. Dude would’ve been a monster had the catfishing thing never happened

    • @Sean-hl4bm
      @Sean-hl4bm 2 года назад +9

      I totally agree. Ashamed we never got to see him at his best. Side bar, we never got to see the real Jaylon Smith because of Taylor Dekkers cheap shot in that bowl game

    • @luvyatubers
      @luvyatubers 2 года назад +5

      I hope he has moved on to something else better. His brain is safer for it. And I hope the doc made him lots of money, more than football. If he needs to sue someone or an organization he should

    • @dannyriot50
      @dannyriot50 2 года назад +1

      I kind of thought that might have help fuel the “monster” that he was

  • @mljs_stv5664
    @mljs_stv5664 2 года назад +152

    Imagine ruining someone’s life because of your own identity struggles. Fucking grossssss.
    His ending monologue was inspiring! Brought me to tears.

  • @LovedbyJesus101
    @LovedbyJesus101 2 года назад +128

    At the end when he said he forgives the cat fisher I cried. It was beautiful. I have so much respect for him.

    • @blessedtag
      @blessedtag 2 года назад +11

      I like his very last message about how he would do it even for one fan he would endure the ridicule if taking the picture with one true fan would impact their lives. I can't remember exactly how he said it but it was profound.

    • @LovedbyJesus101
      @LovedbyJesus101 2 года назад +5

      @@blessedtag He is so underrated. He’s an amazing person 😊

    • @Redwhiteandtired
      @Redwhiteandtired 2 года назад

      Sounds like you are the catfisher on another burner account 🤣

    • @stayreddi6205
      @stayreddi6205 2 года назад

      Are you a catfisher? Sheesh

  • @christoph1596
    @christoph1596 2 года назад +88

    The end of that documentary was fire, inspiring AF

    • @blessedtag
      @blessedtag 2 года назад +1

      Yes it was! I literally came on RUclips to try and find it.

  • @sulamitamello9370
    @sulamitamello9370 2 года назад +87

    I've just watched it. Since I'm from Brazil, I had never heard of him, but I decided to watch the documentary just to practice my English. I was very sad for him... to see the media tear him apart, how people are just that mean, it's just sad, and tells a lot about us humans... That literally changed the course of his life...

    • @ratanaun2960
      @ratanaun2960 2 года назад +4

      You are correct; it's about the money. His father is the worst; not protecting an innocent child.
      Don't send an innocent & obedient child out into this chaotic world.

    • @paineintheass233
      @paineintheass233 Год назад +1

      you're doing well with your English.

  • @lorriestewartross4852
    @lorriestewartross4852 2 года назад +89

    I just got done watching the documentary and we owe him a huge apology for treating him the way that he was treated. And no wonder he had difficulty after that anybody would and the fact that he was brave enough to come out and talk about it now I applaud him and it would be nice if all of those people who belittled him made fun of him joked about him would apologize to him because he's owed an apology. It was not one of our proudest moments at all, but I have to say I'm not surprised that he was treated like that people love a good scandal and they don't even care if it's true they don't even care if it hurts anybody they just don't care as long as it gets them ratings they're good

    • @lorriestewartross4852
      @lorriestewartross4852 2 года назад +4

      Actually I did it via voice text, sorry it wasn't perfect for you. You must have been real nice in school.

    • @apopisso6302
      @apopisso6302 2 года назад

      @@lorriestewartross4852 I just like annoying people,I got a reaction ,thanks. A guy like him is cannon fodder for the media, just an ingenue with blind faith. Apparently he’s happy, and is a big enough man to move on. I woulda done something( legally) nasty to that hula dancer.
      As for school, well, I was a well behaved child who has since worked hard at being a smart arse know all.

    • @lorriestewartross4852
      @lorriestewartross4852 2 года назад

      I would have probably done something( legally)nasty as well to the hula dancer.It also sounds like you have been extremely successful 😉

    • @shelbyw6135
      @shelbyw6135 2 года назад

      @LorrieStewartRoss yes people suck and go for the jugular when they get a whiff of scandal, just appalling.

  • @Mr.Pip_
    @Mr.Pip_ 2 года назад +289

    Yo that story is sad! He went from being so confident… to doubting everything. He seemed like a genuine nice guy. He didn’t have anger towards the person that did this to him. He was a gullible young man who got taken advantage of.

    • @craxyman9025
      @craxyman9025 2 года назад +1

      So sad? Really?

    • @Mr.Pip_
      @Mr.Pip_ 2 года назад +11

      @@craxyman9025 it’s happy?

    • @alexrogers9051
      @alexrogers9051 2 года назад +1

      That’s why they always finish last unfortunately…

    • @Mr.Pip_
      @Mr.Pip_ 2 года назад +5

      @@alexrogers9051 that’s why I’ll treat you like trash….

    • @craxyman9025
      @craxyman9025 2 года назад +4

      @@Mr.Pip_ No...I just don't feel sympathy for simps who have girlfriends they never once met in person and then choose to tell the world about her.

  • @AdamHMortimer
    @AdamHMortimer 2 года назад +21

    This story is really about the power to rise above it all! Manti your ability to forgive others and especially yourself was the greatest gift you could have given the world!!!

    • @blessedtag
      @blessedtag 2 года назад

      I 100% agree best comment on this topic.

  • @zaeskywalker
    @zaeskywalker 2 года назад +59

    I think this documentary helped him a lot honestly, I totally forgot about it all now but I remember it like it was yesterday we were all cheering for him to win the natty against bama then they lost bad he played bad and then the catfish scandal happened he had a bad combine and dropped to the second round after being a heisman runner up, I’m just glad he found his girl has a family and still got money off the NFL. Happy for bro

  • @virtuouschu5745
    @virtuouschu5745 2 года назад +14

    After watching his documentary. I have nothing but respect for him. Mad respect for his strength and faith.

  • @alfalayer76
    @alfalayer76 2 года назад +13

    I really respect Manti and would be proud and honored to call him my friend. He’s a great and respectable person. I’m glad he had the opportunity to show the situation from his point of view. God bless you and your family Manti and all you loved ones who stuck by your side !!!!

    • @blessedtag
      @blessedtag 2 года назад +2

      Amen! I agree with you he is so humble even throughout the documentary. I hope to see him become a motivational speaker or maybe a personal life coach. I think he could impact lives for the positive.

    • @angeliqpryor8640
      @angeliqpryor8640 2 года назад +1

      I agree as well. Forgiveness is powerful thank God for Maiti showing the world how to forgive.

  • @rvandy5728
    @rvandy5728 2 года назад +23

    Manti, I just watched your documentary. I am blown away. You should be so proud of yourself as a human being. Wonderful family, pure at heart. Good for you

    • @angeliqpryor8640
      @angeliqpryor8640 2 года назад +2

      Totally agree. The bigger message is God's forgiveness 🙏🏽

  • @BP-hf4rj
    @BP-hf4rj 2 года назад +37

    Great video, that whole situation was so sad, he was just being a good human being and was destroyed for it! Lost millions slipping from the first round to the second and the guy that started the whole thing never did time, or got sued, got mocked relentlessly in the media, by the media, by literally by everyone! Manti is a better person than I would have been. I'm was glad to see he is doing well.

  • @lofttm969
    @lofttm969 2 года назад +37

    As a linebacker the most important trait is subconscious play recognition and trusting yourself and what you see to not second guess something and end up in a bad position to make a play.
    Imagine going through all of that, and then having to try and trust what *you* see the offense is doing. Totally screwed his confidence in himself and as a defensive player especially - that’s so costly.

    • @blessedtag
      @blessedtag 2 года назад

      Not to mention the type of person he is truthful, humble, and having to that secret to himself after the perpetrator revealed themselves to him. That really shook him.

    • @paineintheass233
      @paineintheass233 Год назад

      Man, that might very well be. good insight.

  • @karenlawton2549
    @karenlawton2549 2 года назад +20

    My husband and I just watched the documentary. What a great young man! I feel so bad for what happened to him. Shame on people that made fun of him. God bless him!

  • @Baker19911
    @Baker19911 2 года назад +51

    Dude seems like such a good guy

    • @ratanaun2960
      @ratanaun2960 2 года назад +5

      How can a whole nation blame a victim. That's the only sad thing.
      Most of the people here see the truth; Te'o was an innocent, naive and obedient kid!

    • @whatsupfoo4592
      @whatsupfoo4592 2 года назад +2

      He is a good guy. No question about it.

  • @dee1901
    @dee1901 2 года назад +51

    Saw the documentary, and it goes to show how society quickly judge and how News media can turn you into a super star and into the most hated person in a snap. Mati is such a genuine person and he don't deserve such negativity. I wish him well.

    • @kathychildress18
      @kathychildress18 2 года назад

      The news media always go for the shit sandwich

  • @elisapetafaaosofia1640
    @elisapetafaaosofia1640 2 года назад +11

    I'd never heard of Manti Te'o before but everyone was on about the doc on social media, I cried my eyes out at the end of part 2, poor guy

    • @blessedtag
      @blessedtag 2 года назад

      Same with me. I don't even follow football but I heard about it on POTUS on Sirius XM and I had to come find it. Definitely the last part that Manti said was so inspirational.

  • @bryanjohnson9260
    @bryanjohnson9260 2 года назад +47

    Dude was a solid LB when he played for my Saints. I hate he had to go through all of that.

    • @ragincajun993
      @ragincajun993 2 года назад +2

      What did you win? @Bryan Johnson?

    • @ragincajun993
      @ragincajun993 2 года назад

      Awe how messed up

    • @blessedtag
      @blessedtag 2 года назад +1

      @@ragincajun993 it might be a bot but I'm reporting every one of those that I see. It's interfering with me reading the comments.

  • @M.Ruen323
    @M.Ruen323 2 года назад +96

    The documentary annoyed me cause the catfish wasn’t taking responsibility still for what he did. But then again that’s what they always do based on the mtv show. They tell you their sad story for their whole excuse for wasting someone else’s time. He tried to point out how he feels he sorta helped out Manti, like really?

    • @strongmonk5094
      @strongmonk5094 2 года назад +34

      They tried to portray the scammer as also a victim because of trans/gender identity. Its disgusting how the documentary gives the catfish a pass.

    • @M.Ruen323
      @M.Ruen323 2 года назад +4

      @@strongmonk5094 Exactly!

    • @Bettersucksaul
      @Bettersucksaul 2 года назад +1

      Yea I mean you gotta be really mentally ill to do all of those things to another person. Pretending to be comatose, having leukemia, be multiple people, pulling your little sister in it… The catfish seemed more embarrassed to recount the events than ashamed of how they destroyed an innocent persons life. Manti is a bigger person than I ever could be in this situation

    • @mickyzzzeee
      @mickyzzzeee 2 года назад

      The narrative gets a pass

    • @strongmonk5094
      @strongmonk5094 2 года назад +7

      @@Bettersucksaul I feel part of the reason he got scammed is because he is such a good trusting person and because of life circumstances (school, busy football schedule, etc). Still couldn't believe he was able to forgive that person. He is such an incredible person on and off the field.

  • @vermillon5243
    @vermillon5243 2 года назад +25

    I remember this man in college and in the NFL, such a well spoken humble young man he was, it is so nice to see that he has moved on past the BS and built a great life for himself. Thank you for this video

    • @ratanaun2960
      @ratanaun2960 2 года назад

      He was a baby lamb that's really good at football. He was almost got eaten by the wolves!

  • @gaylesallee9635
    @gaylesallee9635 2 года назад +33

    Thanks for showing this always wondered what happened to him. So glad he was able to play in the NFL. and have a family.

  • @buckywylde6493
    @buckywylde6493 2 года назад +56

    I got into football when he was already in the league on the saints. So I had no clue about his situation until like last year. When he was in Nola. He was one of my favorite saints.

  • @philsonslament9955
    @philsonslament9955 2 года назад +58

    Damn Manti. I remember when his ND catfishing scandal broke and I felt bad for him, but more than that for some reason we kind of lost respect for him even though that was 100% undeserving. Looking back now, watching this video I found myself rooting for him and wanting him to win. He got the short end of the stick but was obviously incredibly talented and we will wonder what could’ve been in the NFL had some breaks gone his way. Good luck brotha I wish you the best.

  • @lesliemay6699
    @lesliemay6699 2 года назад +18

    I just watched this Netflix movie and I have never felt such sadness for a complete stranger,how he was treated and harassed by the media but he handled himself with dignity.Im so happy that is life is blessed with a loving wife and children,he and his family deserve alot of praise,he is a true role model

  • @gamerboy6787
    @gamerboy6787 2 года назад +29

    It's absolutely f***ed up how people deride and laugh at Manti -- to this day! -- over the whole fake gf thing. No one remembers the catfisher, but there are still people who point and laugh at Manti. Like wtf? How was any of that Manti's fault???

    • @enyin2001
      @enyin2001 2 года назад

      💯That part right there

  • @thegreatesttoeverdoit
    @thegreatesttoeverdoit 2 года назад +44

    I just watched the documentary and all I have to say is wow. I feel so awful for him. He seems like such a good dude and the actions by that girl just made him crumble.

    • @sillau9
      @sillau9 2 года назад +3

      I blame also mostly the news/media outlet and people that ridiculed him

    • @youngmaster4892
      @youngmaster4892 2 года назад +10

      You mean guy he was talking to

    • @mickyzzzeee
      @mickyzzzeee 2 года назад +1

      Unfortunately we aren’t able to truly express how we feel about situations that don’t agree with the narrative. Yes it is awful and no doubt contributed to his ability to show us what he could have done…all because someone else couldn’t deal with their own lives, they had to negatively impact someone else’s and get away with it.

  • @tatsuneesan808
    @tatsuneesan808 2 года назад +12

    man it hurt to see him go through all this with him being from my home state of Hawaii i always loved see athletes from Hawaii thrive but mans had to go through a lot would have loved to see him play and ball out

  • @adamzlivinitup
    @adamzlivinitup 2 года назад +34

    He got screwed so hard. I'm so glad he has a family now and is hopefully happy he deserves it.

  • @WifiFame1
    @WifiFame1 2 года назад +8

    This was a good detailed breakdown. I’m about to go watch the doc now. I didn’t know it existed until I read these comments✊🏾

    • @Letsdothiskg
      @Letsdothiskg 2 года назад +2

      Once you watch it come back to tell us your thoughts

  • @timgundlach1272
    @timgundlach1272 2 года назад +6

    More importantly than his outstanding skills as a football player, Manti is an exceptional person as a human being. I pray for his success and peace post football.

  • @daveforsyth7060
    @daveforsyth7060 2 года назад +9

    I'm a saints fan and was surprised when they signed him due to all the stuff going on,,,,,,it's really too bad what happened,media kept pushing that he was involved ,but he had no clue ......poor guy

  • @troyprice7407
    @troyprice7407 2 года назад +5

    EXCELLENT story Mike and thank you for not rehashing the obvious tribulations he dealt with, which had been already well documented. Injuries throttled his career, IMO I think he could have been even better in the NFL.

  • @brandondo3180
    @brandondo3180 2 года назад +23

    I resonate with Manti. I too was naive and was catfished in high school. For those who have never experienced something like this, it is hard to grasp and understand the true horror of it all. Similar to Manti, the catfisher eventually decided to "terminate" the relationship by faking a terminal illness, in my case, she had stage IV glioblastoma multiforme. She too pretended to take her last breathe over the phone as I yelled and asked "God why?" I hope Manti finds peace, happiness, and love in his new relationship with his wife.

    • @ThienNguyen-wh1fz
      @ThienNguyen-wh1fz 2 года назад +1

      How did you find out it was fake?

    • @user-sg8kq7ii3y
      @user-sg8kq7ii3y 2 года назад +1

      For myself, I'm the opposite of Manti. I'm naturally suspicious and untrusting. Call it street smarts or whatever else. But I'm one who ASSUMES the worst in people, and I wait for them to PROVE to me that they can be trusted. Why am I like this? It's because I KNOW that all people, without exception, has a dark side. Even the most feeble, old lady has a dark side. It's just a matter if a person unleashes it or not.

  • @Natureboypkr2
    @Natureboypkr2 2 года назад +14

    Manti was treated like a criminal . I perfectly remember how everything played out. There are literally players in the NFL with multiple run ins with the police that didn’t get treated this way.

    • @User-q6x3b
      @User-q6x3b 2 года назад

      @@apopisso6302 I do belive you can be a faithful, religious person while not being naive and oblivious to the harmful nature of humans

  • @j.rivera6402
    @j.rivera6402 2 года назад +40

    Good for Te’o to move on from football and do something positive with his life 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

    • @megawatts-jq5xm
      @megawatts-jq5xm 2 года назад

      Hey just wanted to tell you that Plz read everything btw Jehovah and his son Jesus Christ love you so much that God would send his one and only son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for our sins and rose from the dead 3 days later Get a relationship with God and Jesus and confess for your sins and Live for Christ and not the world and allow God and Jesus into your hearts. God and Jesus are trying to save you from going to hell.
      HELL IS NOT A JOKE. Jehovah and Jesus are all of our Gods and Lords and Saviors✝️✝️✝️✝️SPREAD THE WORD✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️Pray to Jehovah and his son Jesus Christ get saved today ✝️✝️✝️✝️SPREAD THE GOSPEL✝️✝️✝️✝️

    • @blessedtag
      @blessedtag 2 года назад +1

      I think with his leadership skills and positivity that he could be a motivational speaker/ personal life coach and talking about what he went through and how he overcame it could really help others. I would follow him on the socials or listen to him do a Ted talk.

  • @skylerhull5762
    @skylerhull5762 2 года назад +4

    Happy for Manti he's got a gorgeous wife and kid on the way stay bless man.

  • @gadeonmusic
    @gadeonmusic 2 года назад +5

    I'm not into football, but this guy Te'o seems like a good guy. He made a mistake and the media tried to destroy his career just for higher ratings it's disgusting. I hope he is doing great today.

  • @helenaagronow1643
    @helenaagronow1643 2 года назад +3

    Manti, rise up! Keep your head high! You inspire me. Your relationship with our Lord, your love of family, and your desire to help others ❤ is inspirational. Be yourself.

  • @Marc.c03
    @Marc.c03 2 года назад +48

    Such a sad story. Even just seeing his highlights showed how he could've been great for many years in the nfl but well those injuries kept him back

    • @megawatts-jq5xm
      @megawatts-jq5xm 2 года назад

      Hey just wanted to tell you that Plz read everything btw Jehovah and his son Jesus Christ love you so much that God would send his one and only son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for our sins and rose from the dead 3 days later Get a relationship with God and Jesus and confess for your sins and Live for Christ and not the world and allow God and Jesus into your hearts. God and Jesus are trying to save you from going to hell.
      HELL IS NOT A JOKE. Jehovah and Jesus are all of our Gods and Lords and Saviors✝️✝️✝️✝️SPREAD THE WORD✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️Pray to Jehovah and his son Jesus Christ get saved today ✝️✝️✝️✝️SPREAD THE GOSPEL✝️✝️✝️✝️

  • @toualee1430
    @toualee1430 2 года назад +12

    Dude seems like such a great guy. What happened to him was awful. I wish nothing but the best for him and his family.

  • @mnvikingsfan_1826
    @mnvikingsfan_1826 2 года назад +5

    I remember when this happened I was like 12. Just brought back a bunch of memories

    • @dbzfan4evermj233
      @dbzfan4evermj233 2 года назад

      Fr I was 9 when in that 2012 season and I remember this situation vividly 💀💀

  • @farisanuar5285
    @farisanuar5285 2 года назад +3

    All the best to manti.Watched his Netflix.Fall from grace and picked himself up again.Inspirational athelete 👍.

  • @448bubble
    @448bubble Год назад +1

    Good Lord! I just watched the Netflix series... what a truly remarkable human being!!! An absolute credit to himself and his parents...
    Manti...I wish you a fabulous life!

  • @Biffysmalls
    @Biffysmalls 2 года назад +7

    As someone who was catfished…it’s the absolute fucking worst and it’s not about any embarrassment, but the self doubt that creeps in and makes you question everything you do or think. It’s the most violent non-violent act there is.

  • @lindavenditti1017
    @lindavenditti1017 2 года назад +1

    So sad, and so disturbing, but also amazing that he was able to forgive and go on. Such incredible character! God bless you Manti!

  • @marcismael9506
    @marcismael9506 2 года назад +5

    Can't disagree with you one of the best videos I just saw the documentary this is definitely a great conclusion.

  • @SqkTap
    @SqkTap 2 года назад +4

    when you are such a good person that you can’t fathom any other human being doing something bad to you

  • @marymiller6188
    @marymiller6188 2 года назад +30

    I imagine his combine performance was due to extreme stress. He deserves grace, public apologies, and restitution from that sociopathic monster who catfished him.

    • @ep9691
      @ep9691 2 года назад +2

      hell ya. think of all the pressure on him during the bowl game when he just realized that he got catfished! that asshole could've never contacted him again and be done with it - no drama. But no he couldn't leave his fake love alone could he.

    • @calvinferg
      @calvinferg 2 года назад

      @@ep9691 she*

    • @Musikloveful
      @Musikloveful Год назад

      No he doesn't

  • @anthonybruno3183
    @anthonybruno3183 2 года назад +1

    I felt so bad for this dude I followed him through Notre Dame and everything, I always wondered what happened to him, thanks for getting the facts Mike!

  • @alikaacousta3003
    @alikaacousta3003 2 года назад +1

    Aloha Manti! The Ohana and I back home in Hawaii are rooting for you to make a comeback. Blessings Uce!

  • @darksideofparadise4580
    @darksideofparadise4580 2 года назад +1

    Coming From A Fellow Hawaii Resident Manti Teo’s Football Legacy Is The Best Football Player To Come Out Of Hawaii Regardless Of How His NFL Career Played Out Compared To Other Hawaii Players Who Played In The NFL

  • @seedheechhaatee3891
    @seedheechhaatee3891 2 года назад

    This was better than the Netflix doc. Great job bro🤙🏾

  • @y3wtub3
    @y3wtub3 2 года назад +3

    The memes people were making that were showed in netflix absolutely destroyed me. I wanted to cry for him, such a horrible thing to happen and people just made it worse. This could have very easily been a NFL superstar suicide story. I'm so glad he's strong enough to make it through.

  • @alyssakrizek2713
    @alyssakrizek2713 2 года назад +6

    Every reporter should be ASHAMED of themselves. The fact that people were debating his sexuality, the fact that the NFL COMMENTATORS said that “no one would look up to him as a leader” alluding to his alleged sexuality, is despicable and disgusting. I am so glad he has overcome all of the adversity he faced and not paid attention to the scumbag media. Good for him

  • @Hollergirlohio
    @Hollergirlohio 2 года назад +1

    Manti played for love of the game. No one goes to bears practice team unless they truly love the game. He deserves so much more. Keep calm and play hard, manti

  • @southerncalicards
    @southerncalicards 2 года назад +1

    Im a teo fan! really rooting for him and hope he is living a peaceful life.

  • @dionashurst4440
    @dionashurst4440 2 года назад +3

    Good for him! I’m glad he is doing well!

  • @uoislame
    @uoislame 2 года назад +8

    seeing how he kept coming back from injuries and balled out, had those not happened he could have been a name everyone knows for other reasons.

  • @GabbySymone0621
    @GabbySymone0621 2 года назад +2

    This story is MIND BLOWING‼️ 🤯

  • @sabineschoenberger5739
    @sabineschoenberger5739 Год назад

    Oh my god, Just saw the docomentary on Netflix...you are my hero.!!!!:)))

  • @jash6105
    @jash6105 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for reminding us about the NVP Mitch Tribusky, he will go down in history as the NVP.

  • @briancooke2435
    @briancooke2435 2 года назад

    I’m glad you uploaded this I’ve been wondering the same thing

  • @ironwolf4555
    @ironwolf4555 Год назад

    Extremely well done video with lots of factual research. The sad thing is that probably half the people watching the netflix doc and this video probably thought he was an idiot. Bullying is never the right answer. Let this be a lesson to you and be a better person.

  • @J-tu2pb
    @J-tu2pb 2 года назад +1

    This dude never caught a break. I am a notre dame football fan and remember this happened when I was 10. The media destroyed this dude felt so bad for him.

  • @CoHeirMultimedia
    @CoHeirMultimedia 2 года назад

    Great job! You and FlemLo Raps have the best stories!

  • @alexandrallanas5427
    @alexandrallanas5427 2 года назад +2

    Keep ur head up brother!!!...The devil trying to keep u down cuz ur such a good hearted God loving soul...ur beautiful don't forget that...always remember Jesus prayed and died for us...we must forgive those if we want to be forgiven!!...this is the devils world...and u just gave me a boost not to give up on that inner kid...THANK YOU!!!!

  • @justmikehk
    @justmikehk 2 года назад +2

    Great documentary..Teo is an awesome human being..FA'A SAMOA

  • @Toxic_killer661
    @Toxic_killer661 2 года назад +2

    Yooooo mike I love ur videos and have been watching them for over a year now love this video man this was a video well neeeded for this man I feel so bad and still seeing everyone still be mean and think he was along with everything makes me mad cuz he deserves so much better

  • @malonebrown495
    @malonebrown495 2 года назад +3

    The thing most people over look is how different the world was back then. Tinder wasn’t a thing, MySpace ruled, and Facebook recently got introduced into the world. The other thing people over look is Manti’s faith and composure through it all. Did he get catfished? Yes. Did he go out of his way and start shooting up the place where his catfisher lived? No. He kept cool and kept pushing on. Something we can all learn from! Love u uce! We all go through it whether it’s publicized or not. _\,,/

  • @MRHEEL-ys2rq
    @MRHEEL-ys2rq 2 года назад +2

    He would make for a good interior LB for my Raiders seeing as Thats one of our biggest question marks. But im just glad to see hes still going forward.. The whole Kikua scandal at Notre Dame put the blemish on what shouldve been a great college career a la Dat Nguyen at Texas A&M during the Wrecking Crew days of the 90s

  • @rpjii9771
    @rpjii9771 2 года назад +2

    Got to meet and get to know Manti a lil as we both were on a Charity board together and as great of a Player as he was, and make absolutely no mistake, prior to his foot/achilles injuries, he was Pro Bowl/All-Pro caliber, he is a better person. Having Played the game 17+ years myself, I am extremely cynical of the public personas so carefully crafted for Pro athletes by their minions.
    That said, Manti is the Real Deal and just a super friendly kind humble guy without being sickening or self righteously so, as some can be.
    Great Guy with incredible family support and foundation and we still touch base a few times a year and he is happy fulfilled and harbors zero regrets or bitterness about the catfishing fiasco, his foot injuries or the way that his NFL career played out.
    As we were talking one evening and I'll never forget his response, though paraphrased, "how can I be bitter. I got paid over $10M to Play a game and set my whole family up for life. I have an Amazing wife and a Beautiful daughter. I think that I'm the luckiest man on earth."
    He really does believe that and his daily words and actions support that.
    Incredible human being in a world of entitled narcissistic megalomaniacal sh!theads💩!!
    Continued Success Brotha🍻
    RP

  • @mdub2000
    @mdub2000 2 года назад +1

    man so glad he figured out life after football....he could probably do a couple more seasons i just hope his foot and acl is completely healed up.....if he didnt have that bad luck with injuries he would have been a mainstay beast.

  • @ellenclarkratliff6872
    @ellenclarkratliff6872 2 года назад +4

    Manti is a better person than I would ever be to forgive someone who ruined his reputation and career.

  • @sabineschoenberger5739
    @sabineschoenberger5739 Год назад

    You ARE an Inspiration. Stay Strong!!!!!

  • @enoclopez5286
    @enoclopez5286 2 года назад +1

    Great video!
    Teo is an inspiration

  • @FiftyPlusBeauty
    @FiftyPlusBeauty 2 года назад

    I just watched the documentary and was saddened to learn what happened to that lovely young man. Manti was quite deservedly so confident before the CRIME that was committed against him. I can't believe that the catfisher had no remorse at all. HE is the terrible human being in this and he really should have to pay for the terrible thing he did to Manti. It's almost like we all need to start a go fund me for Manti. After how he was treated, maybe sending him a few million dollars would be a good way to show him how much we love and appreciate him. XXOO

  • @nicoblaytherealflamingo445
    @nicoblaytherealflamingo445 2 года назад +2

    I was right next to him as he gave me the what's up n fist pump before the announcement and fog machine started. Shit was dope I had half the team wondering what I was doing with my life eating nachos in my Shawn merriman jersey lol

  • @smeagol-bp3wr
    @smeagol-bp3wr 2 года назад +2

    12:30 That was in 2019, their game vs the Vikings in 2017 was the Minneapolis Miracle.

    • @wes_stover
      @wes_stover 2 года назад +1

      I was about to say the same thing. Great video, but wrong year. the Vikings crushed my Saints’ dreams in a slightly different way in 2017 (Diggs/Marcus Williams) than in 2019 (Kyle Rudolph)😢

    • @smeagol-bp3wr
      @smeagol-bp3wr 2 года назад

      @@wes_stover yep lol well at least your team's still looking really good even without Drew Brees

  • @tedcurrently6092
    @tedcurrently6092 2 года назад +2

    I'm so glad I mostly missed this story back when it initially happened, I remember hearing about it, but not putting much into it. I would feel so bad if I had memed this. This story sickened me a bit.

  • @byronjohnson9154
    @byronjohnson9154 2 года назад +1

    Dag mike you didn’t have to say at the end of the video does he have a real girlfriend like that … but I love the save showing his wife !! Proper way to show great research skills and presentations skills as well .. I’ve been a sub for a long time and will remain that brother .. keep it up brother

  • @cmoney_5045
    @cmoney_5045 2 года назад +4

    Wassup Mikerophone I want to correct you that the Kyle Rudolph catch against the Saints happened in 2019 the 2017 loss was the one when Stefon Diggs caught the game winning touchdown over Marcus Williams they both were still heartbreaking losses for my Saints Fashoo

  • @tinmant4127
    @tinmant4127 2 года назад +8

    Watching that Netflix doc last night, really made me sad and angry at the same time. The reporters did no real research. They made assumptions then ran with it, and didn't really sit down and interview Manti before releasing the story. They admitted themselves that they wanted to get it out before the championship game. Did they have money on the game? Were they Alabama alum? Or were they a michigan alum? Maybe we should investigate there. Either way, the sports media, and Notre Dame fans failed Manti. When he needed them most, they failed him. Thank god he had strong family that stood by him no matter what. I do remember when this was happening, and by the way the theories were promoted on ESPN and other news outlets, i fell for their narrative, no wonder we still don't trust the media today.

  • @TheeRomantic
    @TheeRomantic 2 года назад +34

    I watched the WHOLE thing. I felt SO BAD afterwards for him. Everyone who talked negative about him should go to h3ll. I wish we knew about catfishing then. The worst part of it all is the "person" that catfished him like didn't get any jail time for fraud or something.. IT JUST SO RIDICULOUS 🤬

    • @craxyman9025
      @craxyman9025 2 года назад +5

      Man grow a pair. Con artist have always existed and people knew about them and catfishing back then believe me. And throwing a person I jail for plying pretend online is idiotic. Talk about ridiculous...stop advocating for cops to get involved in everything, especially because someone's feelings got hurt.

    • @samuraijack2593
      @samuraijack2593 2 года назад

      @@craxyman9025 Pretending to be someone else online is literally a crime you dimwit

    • @strongmonk5094
      @strongmonk5094 2 года назад +13

      It is disgusting to me how Netflix tries to paint the scammer as also a victim because of trans/gender identity. It feels like the documentary just gives the catfish a pass

    • @samuraijack2593
      @samuraijack2593 2 года назад +6

      @@strongmonk5094 You know netflix doesn’t want to upset the lgbtq community.

    • @kathychildress18
      @kathychildress18 2 года назад

      That freak cost two millions

  • @brianhowieson8838
    @brianhowieson8838 2 года назад

    Poor dude was just naive... but as a ND fan that senior season ... he was lights our before bcs game. Thanks for the positive story!

  • @tye958
    @tye958 2 года назад +4

    Manti deserved better 🙆🏾‍♀️... that JERK that catfished him 😡 had a lot of nerve and audacity zero remorse 😤 Media was wrong AF for EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!! May the Lord continue to strengthen him his story was and is a inspiration 🔥👏🏾🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽💞🖤

  • @dennisgehringer2715
    @dennisgehringer2715 Год назад

    it is absolutely impossible not to admire this man

  • @faceman7966
    @faceman7966 2 года назад +2

    He’s was a good player he played against an supreme offense in Bama : Bad luck Good guy….. Great story good for him!!!! I’m a USC fan wish he would of signed there….

  • @Pinion512
    @Pinion512 2 года назад +5

    all those seasons with that kind of injury? dude is kind of a badass. Most players we see would have folded up like a bitch and been done when the injury happened.

  • @outsideMax
    @outsideMax 2 года назад +2

    We did this guy wrong, He is a better person than all of us.

  • @davidbelesi8778
    @davidbelesi8778 Год назад +1

    I retired from Law Enforcement. Catfishing happens a lot. Usually the victim is either blackmailed or scammed out of money. Happens more often than you think. Plus the story came out after the Title Game not before.

  • @keginwhyte523
    @keginwhyte523 2 года назад +1

    I appreciate your content
    Great stuff

  • @PeteDaMan21
    @PeteDaMan21 2 года назад +2

    You so good, keep doing this videos