Michael Oher’s life was documented in 2009 blockbuster film “The Blind Side,” which starred Oscar-winning actress Sandra Bullock. The movie detailed Oher’s high-school days, how he became involved with football and how he wound up at Ole Miss.
The now-Carolina Panthers offensive lineman soon became a recognizable figure in the Baltimore Ravens’ trenches. However, ESPN’s David Newton notes Oher doesn’t like the attention and criticism he believes resulted from the movie, not his on-field play.
“I’m not trying to prove anything. People look at me, and they take things away from me because of a movie.