Baker Mayfield’s inspiring bond with young girl who died from cancer | ESPN

Tom Rinaldi examines the inspiring bond between Oklahoma Sooners QB Baker Mayfield and Mackenzie Asher, an 11-year-old Sooners fan who died from cancer.
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[@ttbxgreat]

Damn bro this is what make football bigger than what it is

[@oldones59]

This was about Mackenzie, not football.

[@1HUFFMAN]

That is your opinion old59. I tend to agree with you but opinions are subject to debate, eh ?

[@MrAMYJACK]

I didn't make sense of your comment sorry. football eh ?

[@courtneyb7205]

How terrible I felt when the father said “I thought we were done with it” ..to have that kind of hope and relief of remission and to have that peace for a short time just to have it crumble all over again. Beautiful girl and family

[@jwa0817]

Courtney B it was hard living it. I love her so much.

[@Yeeter2]

Rip little girl.. So sad.. Going to cuddle my daughter and show her the most love rn..

[@winfredwarren1365]

God BLESS YOUR FAMILY!

[@watchreacttalk5834]

Her brother was on my football team and I shaved my head for her, this hits me harder every time I watch it

[@megaladon5897]

Wow bro you’re a true legend even 2 years later

[@delidanks]

This is the stuff I wish ESPN would present rather than demoralizing athletes like Baker Mayfield. I'm never leaving being a UGA fan, however, this is special. I wish ESPN and Disney would start presenting stuff like this. Thank you, Baker, God Bless and I wish you the best of luck in the future in the NFL. You are an athlete and a one of a kind athlete if you keep your head above your shoulders and don't let the money get to your head.

[@margaretrunnels7375]

Scuffy Mcmuffin Baker made mistakes but he truly has a good heart. We are very proud of him here in Oklahoma

[@peperruti]

R.I.P. An amazing girl, you are in a place where you won't suffer any longer.

[@Bilbus7]

Hopefully

[@christophermathaios2381]

She wasn't suffering...

[@Bynkz18]

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[@Denise-lc8bw]

What

[@deandremoore8451]

How can u not love her..That smile was priceless..R.I.H.

[@MWB18]

This is the man Baker really is. He may seem cocky but he is a great man.

[@LadyDragonsblood]

Kind of like John Cena... absolutely could not STAND him in the wrestling ring... he buried new talent and didn't like to push new guys... just could not stand him. However, OUTSIDE the ring, he is a wonderful guy. He is Make A Wish's leading wish giver with over 650 wishes granted. He treats each child like they are a king or queen. So I understand what you are saying about Baker.

[@Copeharder97]

@@LadyDragonsblood except wrestling is scripted but I feel ya

[@LadyDragonsblood]

@@Copeharder97 I am talking about the man, not the wrestling character. He didn't like to push new talent...had nothing to do with a script...that was his personal feelings backstage real life, not scripted. Can't stand his wrestling character either.... but neither has anything to do with the fact that he is wonderful at making wishes come true.

[@pcxPOT]

@@LadyDragonsblood If he is so wonderful why does he bow down to China and licks their boots?

[@verdations531]

@@pcxPOT what’s wrong with China

[@craigwalker1996]

I was at the gym watching this and had to stop lifting. I knew the story and heard it before. But its incredible.

[@amrobushra99]

Craig Walker congratulations👏👏👏

[@reginaldinoenchillada3513]

Bless you too,cw.

[@tlcp53b49]

Anyone else sheding a tear or two

[@allaboutNDIRISH]

yeah i think those onion ninjas are running around in here or something...

[@jwa0817]

Yeah a ton of tears...she was my daughter. I watch this clip everyday.

[@ryanwoodward4049]

Jayson Asher, I'm so sorry sir. I hope you and your family find peace in this life and joy when you see her again in the next.

[@reginaldinoenchillada3513]

Jayson Asher - great video. Just want u to know some of us really feel 4 u and your family. Rest in peace, seems like you did more good in a few short years than many of us ever will. Ill try, thanks for the inspiration.

[@enniswhalen2428]

MORE than two, Mr. Boone!

[@Nicole22801]

R.I.P Mackenzie! Mayfield has such a huge heart and people make him seem like a bad person.

[@jdschrunk4900]

This is why we love Baker here in Cleveland

[@amonrodriguez3518]

Ya played hurt for you all then got thrown aside for a assault predator. Not cool

[@jackbenner1013]

My grandpa died suddenly of Leukemia on my birthday back in 2010, and I always wonder the fear that he had being in the hospital those last 3 days before dying. I miss him every day and wish he could’ve seen me get accepted to OU. At least this girl was able to fight back for as long as she did. What Mayfield did for her was amazing.

[@mattkelly2004]

These stories with these kids, god bless them, are so heart warming/breaking got a grown man crying Nothing better then what these players and schools are doing for them

[@thatkiddcreed5073]

Gained a lot of respect for baker with this !! R.I.P McKenzie

[@TheJp316]

Thatkid Creed same he's my favorite QB now and I'm a judge RAIDERS fan

[@TheJp316]

T. K.C same he's legit my favorite QB I don't care about the team's record

[@mrpotential11]

Bakers such a classy good hearted person, dude deserves a legendary nfl career, still so sad, rip mackenzie

[@Ladenshere]

That poor little girl, if only god would have let her live up to her potential. Cancer is an awful thing that separates family from family. Much respect to Baker. Rest up McKenzie!! 😢😭❤️

[@chazzlucas6395]

Kaden Leonard ..... Why do you think that it is God's fault ? We have free will and all of us continue to do what ever we want to or what ever makes us feel good .... Whether it is the horrible food we eat or the pollutants we put into the water and ground.......She will be in heaven one day with the Father who knew number of hairs on her beautiful head before she was her parents little girl ......Read the bible and do not take God's will from the mouths of men ..

[@garyofrivia7886]

chazz Lucas what does free will have to do with a little girl getting cancer? She didn’t choose it. Your god, if real, is a murderous psychopath.

[@chazzlucas6395]

Gary of Rivia .. Have you ever read the bible ?

[@garyofrivia7886]

chazz Lucas The whole thing, actually. That’s why I’m an atheist.

[@chazzlucas6395]

What part made you a non believer ?

[@ICESTORM5150]

Who are the people that gave this video a thumbs down? RIP Angel. Well done Baker.

[@amonrodriguez3518]

Oh man really need the dislike button back. But not for videos like this

[@jacethomas7169]

Why is life so unfair...😥

[@jwa0817]

Jace Thomas I’ll never know.

[@TheJp316]

Jace Thomas just is

[@thatboiodellbeckham949]

We had the same birthday😔😔😔😔RIP Mackenzie

[@penquin402]

I heard about her but didn't really know that much about her story. She is no longer suffering and I know she is proud of Baker Mayfield. I knew he was a great guy and this was so nice of him to do this for her. You meet so many people and sometimes you forget those people you've met but he made sure to never forget her. RIP Mackenzie Asher! You will never be forgotten

[@eliteadventures3884]

As an Oklahoma state fan this makes me a Baker Mayfield fan without a doubt. What a wonderful story.

[@emilykaemerer7391]

i love when football players show their soft side. it’s amazing to see that they aren’t all rude and cocky.

[@DylanKingShoot]

I’m a Texas fan for life but I like mayfield cause of this. He is a good man.

[@Mike_Tx]

Exactly how I feel. Texas fan but mayfield only sooner I've ever liked rs

[@brandonsage8757]

Dylan Outdoors i told a friend of mine who’s a UT fan. Every fan base has those that ruin the name. But theres still some of us who have a mutual respect for the good fans.

[@cameronfowler2670]

I don’t understand how people hold so much hate for this man. They argue against basic sports knowledge to make him look bad. He’s got a good heart

[@traeharding1282]

I feel so sorry for the family. My gfs mom died the same way but this just made me like Baker Mayfield more

[@Saul710_]

Who cut the onions

[@justakidfromwestvirginia9199]

Bottled Water sorry, that was me

[@PedroSchmith]

RIP

[@clayrust8965]

Just started to like baker mayfield

[@buckeyescratcher6130]

This definitely makes up for planting the OU flag at the Horseshoe

[@isaac7763]

I am suprised that you guys have two million subs and each video get atleast 1k like

[@borotone]

Someone arrange a meeting between Baker Mayfield and Jermaine Defoe. Don't film it, just give them some private time to remember their little fans they lost..

[@7sosavage434]

Whomever thumbs down this video needs serious help. Shame on you. Football isn't important compared to love and hurt that happens in life. God bless this family. Boomer Forever!!!!

[@jwa0817]

Derek Kerker thanks for that.

[@7sosavage434]

Anytime. Im not perfect and I don't know it all. I've been through tough times, some of it brought on by my own personal demons, yet still continue to strive to better myself and fight for people who can't fight for themselves. The greatest blessing I've ever received was when I couldn't stand on my own anymore and pushed my ego aside to let someone else pick me up. Jason you are an amazing father and just by watching this video has made me want to become a better father myself. I truly thank you. Boomer Sooner!!!

[@RydiaLS83]

Children cancer, just not Fair. Just not Fair :(

[@benthescientist]

Born May 6 and one of her fans is Baker Mayfield #6. I hope he's #6 in the pros for her

[@fgwilli76]

TheDiaryofaClown he is #6. He already chose his uniform

[@brendenoleary1453]

That was very hard to watch. Teared up. Rest in peace little one.

[@ward4286]

I respect all Teams No matter what. I am a Texas fan hut I respect every team. God Bless Her

[@missm.aracena9835]

I hate Cancer!!!

[@jwa0817]

If you feel bad, that’s normal. But what are you going to turn that into. Anger, just forget about it, ignore feeling bed? Or are you going to fight back. Every town you’re in has a children’s cancer hospital. Show up walk in and hand a $20 to the first patient you see Give locally and committ to giving it forward. No excuses. Let Mack and Backer inspire you to do better.

[@jeffreyadams8345]

How are there dislikes?

[@andikatewilliams1937]

She was jake Paul’s make a wish

[@gunpro2866]

I wish I had a fraction of the immense courage of that amazing girl. Such an inspiration.

[@thrivnak787]

What a bubbly personality.R.I.P. to this little girl.

[@vics7739]

Im proud to say he' s on my football team. Im a fan

[@RYANATOR-ts5ev]

Sorry if this seems rude, but wasn’t she in one of Jake Paul’s videos

[@jwa0817]

Jake Paul was her “make a wish trip” She met Baker through a different opportunity.

[@Eclipse-lw4vf]

Never realized how just.. much it could here “was 11 years old”... just wow..

[@guapotaco5595]

The world will learn your name

[@kscagnetti109]

This was harder for me i was in her class and one of her best friends I will miss her R.I.P

[@curriy]

Whoever still says Baker Mayfield is still a narcissistic crud after watching this video, you do NOT like change.

[@debrataggart116]

I’m sitting here trying to type while tears are streaming down my face. Such respect.

[@paytonemmons4952]

My birthday is may 6

[@BobbyLynn10]

I would be a basket case iam a bama fan but would pull hard for OU just for her

[@diegogarrett1]

Rip 🙏🏼🙏🏼This video touched my heart ,so sad😢😭

[@evanjohnson1457]

Bet the young girl didn’t get any cannabis oil and I bet if she did get cannabis oil then she would still be alive to this day

[@matty9494]

Rip much love for you girl 💕💕💕💕💙💙💝

[@1kayylife]

So sad😭😭

[@elliotsetser5570]

mayfield is a good guy, he made some bad choices but lets be honest what college student hasnt

[@hambone694]

If y'all wanna see an AWESOME Baker Mayfield video go check out the most recent video on my channel!

[@skyleyandskylerjohnson4566]

She was sooo pretty and then this had to happen to her I also have a question why is cancer even a thing because this hurts a lot of people and then there families get hurt when someone dies and then I am crying now because feel bad

[@nicckckck9516]

Okay browns pick this man.

[@freebrady5823]

SimCentral no don't ruin his career

[@lukemorosini4]

Come on man, that's just cruel. What did he ever do to you? The Browns are where QB's careers go to die.

[@nicckckck9516]

Yankee Fan101 browns are the best team of all time wym? They j had a perfect season lmao u smoking

[@mattthedestroyer2804]

SimCentral Baker Mayfield is good at making plays and accurate and not turnover prone they need him

[@joonant1]

Do you want this man to be a bust? Cleveland is QB hell.

[@dubs7707]

wow you know coming from an o state fan i hated baker mayfield until i seen this video changes my opinion of him for him to attend the funeral and be there even tho he barely knew her made me honestly cry hes a great person and i guess i over looked it props to u mr.mayfield

[@blakecreed4868]

I respect Baker Mayfield even more now even know I don’t like Oklahoma football. I’m an Ohio state fan.

[@blakecreed4868]

Rip

[@cinnamontoastjr3161]

rip mackenzie

[@JayTEC23]

That's my QB #BoomerSooner R.I.P to Mackenzie 💕

[@aidebarguiarena6701]

Happyadnanana🎈🎉🎊🎁🎊🎊🎊🎈🎉🎂

[@NRB_75]

Lord my heavenly father please except this young soul Mackenzie into your kingdom. My wedding day was May 6th!!

[@duketheduke586]

Rip

[@RyansColoradoRailProductions]

I wish she could have seen Baker play for the Browns... Gone way too soon.

[@rylandcisco4192]

Damn ESPN u tryna make us cry?

[@armando.j4]

Ryland Cisco so true

[@ronniedryden6619]

Godspeed jesus christ bless amen

[@martinsmallwood2399]

Changed my opinion on Baker, sometimes I believe we forget that at the end of the day we are all still human.

[@MrAMYJACK]

Well Mum and Dad I am an Australian who lost a Son many years ago and feel the pain for you.

[@melatoninqueen6914]

Aww, I miss you so much Mack 💙 You were my favorite cousin

[@rachelleethomure9637]

RIP😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@radigowe2729]

so toching.i cryed

[@anthonybearese]

Can’t stop crying 😢

[@jwa0817]

Anthony Bearese me either

[@deannewilliams644]

Tyrone Williams awesome Good thank you 1000th 😃💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚🧡🧡💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🧡🧡🧡💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🧡🧡🦄🦄

[@TrueCrimeTalkWithTaves]

I’m not crying at all nope

[@franciscagonzalez872]

she was so drav

[@unretreating6172]

Me and her have the same birthday

[@sevillalawson3554]

r.i.p.

[@jimminez86]

Whos Chopping Onions ??? :(

[@yktv_shawn4jashawn755]

Happy birthday Mackenzie R.I.P. ❤️❤️😢 so sad

[@Lukeyyy3]

I guess ima cheer for Browns #GOBROWNS

[@keyonpierre2571]

Rest in peace🙏🏽

[@deannewilliams644]

Tyrone Williams awesome Good thank you 1000th 😃🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡💜💜💜💚💚💚💜💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💜💜💜🧡🦄🦄

[@kyson271]

I had cancer when I was 2 months old

[@staypatriot7080]

This is why we love Sports-- its creates moments like this-- She is an Angel who he will see again one day. No Doubt about it.

[@jeffreyadams8345]

Wow, so sad, thank you Baker

[@AzingGaming]

Johnny manzizel doesn’t do this so stop hating on baker

[@bobbieward9361]

Fly high with the angels Mackenzie 👼👼👼💜💜💜

[@marshawyman3093]

Rest in peace you are in a place you won't hurt any more

[@traceybrown2027]

Rip

[@paulsmith8019]

gee why he was the 1st pick? golden heart

[@angelahicks963]

My deepest sympathies to her family and I seriously can’t believe some people disliked this video

[@nae4050]

Rest in paradise ❤️

[@abrealyseee]

Her birthday was yesterday

[@brileyhale200]

R.I.P Mackenzie

[@autodesign100]

Rest in peace

[@bibide4349]

Lord bless this family🙏🏾🙏🏾