When it was announced that Mike was terminally ill with cancer, it sent waves of grief throughout the college football world. Bevo and the Silver Spurs made sure that Mike and his LSU family knew they were supported. They sent a flower arrangement with a note that read: “Mike And All The Many People Who Loved Him, Remain In Our Thoughts And Prayers, Bevo XV And The University Of Texas Silver Spurs.” The flowers were a purple and yellow arrangement with LSU balloons and ribbon.
The news of Mike’s cancer diagnosis hits close to home for Texas fans.