The father of the former LSU player claimed that Kelly has not been present since his son's surgery for brain cancer.

LSU coach Brian Kelly called allegations that he abandoned former player Greg Brooks Jr. after he had surgery to remove a brain tumor in September 2023 "factually incorrect."

LSU coach Brian Kelly on Wednesday rebutted claims made on national television that he showed minimal interest in Greg Brooks Jr.'s well-being after the defensive back's football career was cut short by emergency surgery to remove a brain tumor.