Brooks Jr.'s family says Kelly and his staff have not reached out since the former LSU captain underwent emergency surgery to remove a brain tumor in October 2023

LSU coach Brian Kelly is rebutting 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.

Brian Kelly on Wednesday disputed comments made by the father of former LSU safety Greg Brooks Jr., who alleged the Tigers coach abandoned the player after he had surgery to remove a brain tumor in September 2023.