Two High School Football Players Tackle Bullying | The Meredith Vieira Show

[@mikeb5157]

Class act. To be that mature for 16 year olds I'm impressed.

[@corinnachrimes5373]

Mike B ikr most 16 year olds I can think of would just laugh or be mean with them instead of actually helping them

[@Yikeowsky]

Mike B yes I agree

[@SheepdogSmokey]

I've taught middle and high school, and I looked for kids like this, and I made sure they knew they were amazing kids. I also watched for those being bullied and made sure they knew, it was NOT THEIR FAULT, and they needed to talk, even of just to a sub teacher like me. Seeing boys like these two athletes restores my faith a bit.

[@hagamapama]

Parents did a great job with those young men. I honestly think that the maturity of young men can be traced straight back to their mothers. Fathers for discipline and self control, mothers for maturity and emotional centeredness. These moms did amazing.

[@lindaroth1515]

You are a hero too.

[@HauntinMatthew1969]

Man, poor kid, those football players are very supportive!!! That’s what I really love about them!!!

[@AEvans-bg3kf]

Bless these sweet boys!

[@malakahbanathyasharahla2302]

Yes indeed

[@Frankie-O]

Bless Meredith!

[@michaelcoulter1114]

Those are two exceptional young men, and it's nice to see them get the attention they deserve! May peace and happiness be unto all of us

[@JulioMartinez-lg1ve]

It's not everyday that you see proof positive in the flesh,as it were. Because too many times,things like that just don't happen. Depending on where you live in America,places like the inner city of Chicago is rough. And it can be brutal. In Detroit,as well. Nobody said that inner-city life was easy. But in this case,I'm just glad it turned out that way. Who says that teenagers can't be responsible and respectful these days?

[@a.p2234]

I have a son with autism so when I see stories like this it really brings me joy. High five to their parents for raising good boys!

[@wtf9535]

Amazing boys! Now get the cheerleaders to get together for the bullied little girls. I was bullied from kindergarten until I graduated high school and I would have given anything for one of the popular girls, or any girl for that matter, to have taken me under her wing and show me friendship. I nearly committed suicide 3 times during high school.

[@alexanderbemar2637]

Thank God you didn't commit suicide for some losers. Remember that Jesus Christ loves you MORE THAN anyone you could ever imagine. He died on the cross from each every human being and that's you! He stripped himself from his glory from heaven and came into the world, died d most shameful dead, taking all our sins upon himself for you and I will have a life. God bless you 🙏

[@cja5754]

I too was bullied horribly. I had No safe place to go, no one to talk to, no one would help. I missed a whole semester in 9th grade to the fact of being bullied so severely. The principal, vice principal, and school security officer all witnessed it first hand. They stood there and did nothing. When I was stopped going that semester they were at the door wanting to charge me with truncy. How sick and twisted was that!!!!

[@swschrader1981]

I was to cause I was in special ed all though school I was over 6 foot tall and 280 but I didn't like to fight and but I didn't want to get in trouble for fighting back I told the teachers I told my mom she tryed to do all she could but it didn't work he cept up till one day I had enough and told him u want to fight let go but I didn't get my hands on him a teacher stopped me.. but be cause he thought he got a way with it it just cept on and onto the point I didn't want to go to school..

[@tahirahhenley4556]

Sorry that happened to you. I too went through that it get better believe me. Just pray and just say to the people who treat you unfairly just tell them God bless you.

[@jamesdunn8893]

I wanted to quit school because a classmate tried to kill me this was in high school I was scared he was a bully he lived next door to my house like 2 blocks from me

[@roberttusa2762]

Those two kids are so mature beyond their years, its incredible. More people like these 2 please!!!

[@shadow-Sun]

Nothing BUT NOTHING boils my piss more than bullying .....it ruins lives not just children but adults too....anyone and anything that confronts this appalling behaviour head on is brilliant in my book. Well done boys ....

[@KD-ps1gm]

So inspiring to see two high school football players so affected by this and taking action on it, it's beautiful❤💙💜

[@onurji4311]

I, for my part, can see in people's face who is a good hearted person and who is a evil person. I mean, just by looking into their eyes tells you what kind of people is in front of you. And those two young men are really blessed with big hearts

[@graciegold007]

To all people here, who got/get bullied: I hope you'll get so much in life... Love,Happiness,Friendship... YOU deserve being happy. YOU deserve living life at it's fullest! YOU deserve being loved and to love back! YOU deserve the whole world! Even if you feel alone sometimes, don't forget you never really are. You are loved and there are people who care about you! Don't ever give up on life, even though it's really tough! I know that. But you deserve to be alive and to be happy and to be you! Sending all of you much love and strength. You can do it! ♥

[@surf403]

Iam SO PROUD of these two young men. Truly Gods angels here on earth. I hope their parents are proud. I know I would be so proud if either or both of these young men were my sons!!

[@Devin1pm]

I choked up when the kid did. Mad respect to those two guys. Amazing. role models for all the young children out there

[@aletanook]

These guys are heroes. We need more people like them. Why do so many kids suffer through this, man.

[@lataraleggat6202]

This story about standing up to bullying is absolutely amazing and i am so impressed about what they did and it almost putted tears in my eyes and i wish i had this done to me because I've been bullied all my life and i think that they should write a book about stopping the bullying and starting the eagle program

[@TheGreekPianist]

I was actually bullied BY jock football players in high school, so it's good to see not all "jocks" are bad

[@nathandermond3337]

I’ve seen plenty of jocks that are not bad at all

[@Taemoco]

@g g good for her!

[@moxeus]

I remember getting pushed around at lunch while i was a freshman and a football player came jogging over from all the way across the cafeteria, and put a stop to it. no one ever really bothered me again after that.

[@ЯфКДВНСКБНСДГДЙФВБЦНВВН]

The "jock" and cheerleader bullies do exist, but not everyone fits the stereotype. When I was in high school, it actually appeared to me that the "stoners", who were often the kids from dysfunctional families or in foster care, were more aggressive and meaner as a whole. As for the "jocks" and cheerleaders, I did see some who behaved like scoundrels, but the levels of aggression and antisocial behavior were generally lower among them than with the "stoners", some of whom I was afraid of because there were a few pothead females who regularly threatened to kick my ass for no particular reason besides that they were so "pissed off" about everything going on in their lives. They also got into fights with each other over unpaid loans and stolen drugs. Yet again, I may perhaps be biased because I was in a couple of special ed classes and had to deal with some of the more troubled youths.

[@ЯфКДВНСКБНСДГДЙФВБЦНВВН]

@Katrinka San Francisco Bay Area Congrats to you and your daughter! My father has always told me that "success is the best revenge". I've also noticed that some of my childhood bullies are losers as well, or at least less successful than I am academically. Some of them are in prison or on drugs. Honestly, though, I've pretty much moved on and don't care about that now. I don't look at their Facebook pages to see if I can find out how much worse they're doing nowadays. I'm aware that some of them have already kind of destroyed themselves to some degree, but I don't waste my energy and emotions on enjoying their suffering. Once you're satisfied with your own life and the people you're around, it becomes more easy to forget about those people. You don't really realize until high school is over what a limited environment it is and the nonsense that takes place there. The real world will give them a rude awakening if it hasn't already!

[@Dmagetbrain]

God bless these guys for what they do. Wish they could have been there for me when I was in school.

[@amydavis4945]

Those little kids will remember you guys for the rest of their lives... and all it cost was a little compassion. Thank you!!

[@adahmichels7651]

As someone who got bullied up until high school (I was still the topic of jokes and people talked about me behind my back), this makes me so happy to see these young men do this! I almost started crying when that kid cried!

[@critter2]

I love this young man he going to get the ladies for sure and btw for him to come on and talk about his expreince without naming the person who bullied him and to tell millions of people this young man has guest and will be wonderful gentelmen and will lilkey help others when he grows up.

[@conniepratt2039]

MY HEART IS SINGING! THANK Y'ALL!

[@shogun6398]

they do not only help people but also inspire other people to help, which is not something you see very often. so much respect for these guys

[@missylucinda]

This should be implemented as part of a volunteering curriculum in all schools. Truly compassionate and inspirational young men.

[@zaionhshs]

What a brave kid, to enter a stage and handle it like that. Hats off to all you three

[@malakahbanathyasharahla2302]

Exactly

[@desirae4551]

2020 and I still love this story ❤️

[@charitybryant9275]

This made me like so happy like to know there are 16 year old football players out there willing to stick up for little kids getting bullied makes me so happy

[@graciegold007]

This made me cry so much. I know how the boy felt. I was going through bullying my whole school time and i wish someone stood up for me through this time! Respect to the Eagle Buddies. I'm so thankful, that people like them are in our world!

[@cmqguy]

I remember being bullied from my 1st through 3rd grade years in Elementary. I’m thankful my mom took me out of the school and she put me in a private school. It was also to help me learn better as well.

[@nerdgeekcosplay909]

Same but I went to a different public school. Sure it was a less funded school but the teachers and students cared about me. For once I felt safe at school and loved.

[@247Gaming-y7e]

this made me cry and it was so inspirational those 16 year Olds are so nice

[@deeturner7223]

I was bullied during my school time even by a teacher but wow that's amazing wat u guys r doing u guys r gonna make the future better for kids who r getting bullied God bless u two

[@GabrielCroft]

God bless these wonderful young and inspiring gentlemen!! Seriously!! Take note

[@rhondaduchscherer3216]

I have Grand kids going thru this! It hurts so much and wish i had this for them, to sad ppl do this to others , But Awesome ppl like this make me smile!

[@MrsRobots]

The parents of these kids are doing it right! How proud they must be! And that little Ryan just broke my heart.

[@paulamoore4679]

Amazing well done lads everyone reach out, don’t suffer in silence 😔

[@martinsentm]

Isn't it amazing that something as simple as lunch can make such a huge difference? There is so much power behind endeavors like this when it starts with just one student reaching out to another.

[@semones57]

I am just so impressed by these young men, I can’t put into words how great they are.

[@BG1965sylva]

Not only are these wonderful teenagers, helping the bullied kids to get out of the bullying situation and gain more confidence, but they are also showing them how to be wonderful and caring human beings, this will have a knock on effect when those youngsters grow up and live their lives in an equally honourable and caring way.🥰🥰🥰

[@AaronFu]

when you see that emotion on the kids like that... you know it was bad. Bless those guys for helping him out

[@BigMoneysLife]

These two high schoolers were definitely raised right.

[@jennikifm2]

Big Money's Life True.

[@phcusnret]

@@jennikifm2 So if they were poor they wouldn't do this?

[@LonelyKnightess]

@@phcusnret That's the guy's username bro

[@phcusnret]

@@LonelyKnightess Wow. Thanks for clearing that up. No idea what I would do without big-brains such as yourself to set me straight.

[@HauntinMatthew1969]

@@phcusnret bruh. That’s their username, look carefully

[@mattbigchiefbradley1739]

I was bullied in school all the time so I started to defend myself against my bullies

[@jamesblumensheid353]

Hats off to the parents of those teens!

[@bo6168]

Beautiful story and class young men, yeah I teared up

[@Frankie-O]

😢

[@mistysouders7823]

These are TRUE young MEN!! CLASS act!! Well done gentlemen keepnit up!!

[@malakahbanathyasharahla2302]

I was never bullied in school. I guess it was not happening like it is today. I am 66yrs old. We had fights but would always end up apologizing to each other and sometimes ended up Best Friends 😄💪👍. So very proud of these Teens. The younger boy has a ways to go because he is still bothered about being Bullied. Maybe taking some defense lesson would also help him. Great Young Teens to step up and help the little people. 💪👍✊👑👑🙏😘😘🎈Stay Strong younger boy and you showed strength by coming on stage to tell your story. Much love to all 3 guys.

[@donmcneil4679]

Exceptional. I was Bullied, but I trained and got even. It was the Wrong thing to do but felt good at the time. I also protected allot of Kids after that. Boxed Golden Gloves, taught hand to hand self defense and was even a Bodyguard for a short time. You can do it My Friends.

[@StrongEnough78]

This really hit me emotionally. I wish there had been people and a program like this when I was bullied in school. Such a small gesture like that can mean the world to someone going through such hell as a kid. One thing is for sure, Ryan will never forget them. My heart goes out to these brave and noble athletes.

[@moondance7200]

Good job guys you are so kind God bless them for the rest of their days ; )

[@shazzycromo]

As someone who was bullied horrifically from the age of 8 all the way through to the end of college (18) I thank these guys from the bottom of my heart, I'm 22 now and what happened still affects me daily, and maybe having a mentor like these would've helped me. Thank you, keep doing what you're doing xx

[@DurandClay]

This Gives The World Hope.

[@jonheijasto2248]

They are 16!? Holy heck. Inspirational young men, kudos.

[@shannonricketts4628]

Bless These Young Men🙏🥰We need more people to care about others

[@DuramaxgirlDuramaxgirl]

they did a great job for sticking up for that little kid I've been bullied when I was younger too but it all done now

[@DuramaxgirlDuramaxgirl]

Wow

[@jeffreywoods5600]

true

[@PixelBoPeep]

Bullys really need to take a strong,hard look at themselves because they don't even realise what their actions are doing. The trouble is, most of the time they don't realise they're being bully's! They've got something else going on in their life which is making them react that way. That needs to be addressed first. And to kids who are being bullied right now, IT GETS BETTER. It does, and I honestly mean that. It gets better,

[@mellocream1794]

not to go off topic but did anyone notice the dudes eyes like fucking beautiful

[@daedae5523]

Charlene Johnson RIGHT!!!!

[@firstnamelastname6202]

Oh shit. He does have beautiful eyes!

[@mysticseraph2213]

They always say the eyes are the window to the soul.... little wonder his eyes are so beautiful! :)

[@ianwetherold9770]

Charlene Johnson yeah

[@davemcconnell4195]

Sorry, but I missed that part, lol.

[@donbaker4441]

This is the greatest thing for all schools and kids thank you for your effort for the little guys

[@sheilaarp6453]

Thank God for wonderful young men and the young boy being bullied I believe will have a friend for life

[@debbiebrooks3473]

Happy tears are falling. What awesome young men!👍

[@trishstclair5538]

Great kids! It's a shame the adults did nothing.

[@bryantemerson2572]

Well if the kids actually tell adults it is happening

[@Americanbear1]

Sometimes but if you look into it, even telling the parents doesn't work often. It takes the parents, the school admin and community to step in and stop this epidemic.

[@RH-hb7zs]

The adults are fucking whimps, yet they punish the victim instead of the bully...

[@nissanskyline985]

i mean, the bully told his mom and she went to the school. not sure what he told her, but it was enough for her to make her way there and say something about it.

[@wildbill23c]

From what I have found, most kids are too embarrassed to talk to their parents or other adults, and then if they do, they're either ignored or the adults bully them too. So, the poor kid has nobody to talk to, but the daily fear is still there when they go back to school or wherever the bullying is taking place. Sometimes kids will move away and of course the bullying stops, but not before the metal damage has been done to the kid that was bullied, they feel worthless, let down, etc. It shows, they try to hide it but most of the time it shows in their behavior, the way they carry themselves, they'll oftentimes sit alone, they're really quiet, reserved, don't really play with others, etc. Worst part is many are faced with horrible self esteem, they feel its their fault, and those thoughts often lead to suicidal thoughts. As member of our communities we need to watch out for things like this happening, and step in and put a stop to it. Get the kid that's being bullied out of the situation and away from the bullies immediately...don't just intervene and tell the bullies to stop, they won't, they'll go right back to the bullying as soon as you go away.

[@TyJayzza]

Absolutely adore these kids. I was bullied from 1st grade to 6th grade due to being in a wheelchair. I never had anyone support me and other than my family. I'm happy to see more love from the unexpected that actually helps make a difference to some of the newer generation

[@schubertsantos2012]

i wished these football players were there for me when i was a boy. i was bullied throughout my childhood. spoke to my father about it, and was the first time i learned what was violence was all about. being violent and fighting back can sometimes be the answer, yet i remember getting my ass kicked every time. coming home with black eyes, knocked out teeth and bloody noses. if the eagle buddies were there for me back then, I'm sure their efforts would be far more effective vs me, a single kid vs. several bullies. so proud of these young men stepping up and making a difference. they should go worldwide with this thing they got going.

[@yobro5907]

This is going to sound really awkward, but I kinda wanna hug them so hard their heads pop off. I LOVE what these guys are doing. Keep it up.

[@katvargas7902]

Omg!!!! love them... this is amazing!!

[@Frankie-O]

Love Meredith, she is amazing!

[@vinitgrover3570]

Yessssss.. That's how one can stop bullying kids.

[@tylerraisl3939]

Wow keep it up guys....good job. We need more people like this. Very cool

[@jashfire]

I love it when people do this. It's so real, very awesome video and stop the bullying please. Have a good day!

[@emilywiebel3238]

This is awesome! These young men are doing great things and they started this on their own bc they didn’t like what they were hearing about what these young kids were going through.

[@Mishy82193]

damn this is so awesomely beautiful

[@Warrwench]

God bless these young men.

[@Frankie-O]

God bless Meredith!

[@robk3433]

No kid should ever be bullied we all should be friends and help when kids are in need

[@jennikifm2]

Rob K True.

[@JG-vj7lm]

Such great people!

[@Frankie-O]

😊

[@wildbill23c]

A 5 year old being bullied WTF is the world coming to. We all should be doing this for those who are being picked on. Step up leave your ego at home and go be friends. These 2 football players may have saved that little boy's life, great job guys.

[@MrAMYJACK]

Glad to see this. Great Job Guys.

[@richardbassett9367]

Two heroes in my eyes to help a unknown kid to make it through bullying

[@rezadroidjr]

This is so great idea, i love this how it works,Keep it up guys, you had make it different Bullying must be stopI ever getting bullied when i was in elementary school and in middle school and when i was in the first grade of high school but i get through it. I feel so happy for what I am now

[@Friendsfishh]

Reza b

[@SIG442]

Wish I had guys like these standing up for me during my school days, I may have had decent papers then. Thanks to bullies I have nothing at all and a hate for schools. My life has been a real hell and to this day I don't really have friends, still get bullied, ignored and excluded. I'm 34 years old now, bullies grow up already! Grow a spine and stop the bs!

[@bshays21]

32 in the same shoes. Bullies took my education away from me. Yes I let them but I didn't have any support to know what to do :(

[@rhondaphillips432]

WHAT SWEET YOUNG BOYS THAT CARE FOR THE YOUNG CHILDREN, THIS IS SO GREAT❤❤❤❤❤

[@Sokolikjr]

I am a 41yr old married man & when I was growing up in the 80's I was also bullied also I hated it & got into many fights some times I won & other times I lost but no matter if u win or lose a fight it's never good cuz someone always gets hurt and in my day we handel it with our hands & no weapons. The moral is bullying is wrong & should never happened to anyone in any decade but Idk how it got worse to where it is now then it was in my day

[@mslewis64]

Very heartening. Restores faith in humanity!

[@ifykykcookie]

Whoever raised these boys are saints. What amazing young men. These guys are going to accomplish great things.

[@randysherman8878]

Beautiful story... these kids are very mature for their age.

[@tabithasavella5120]

I was also bullied. Thanks to the awesome football players. Way to be Tim Tebows of life.

[@judytramel6263]

You done right guys. Thank you.

[@trevg.1733]

THIS SHIT BROUGHT ME TO TEARS

[@savannhkeasler3706]

i just turned 14 and im used to be bullied and still do its like i feel alone alot and i have no one tht understands me i was just watching random videos then i came across this one and it touch me like i started tearing up just to know tht there r people out there like yall is great and when i go to high school next yr im not going to let people get bullied i have been hit, cussed out, tripped, called bad names tht i aint, and pushed around it got so bad tht i got depression and anxiety to the point i started cutting yall inspired me to not let other people go through wat i have gone through i dont want this for other kids i never thought tht there was people like yall until now i just want to say thank yall for inspiring me yall r great

[@angelabland3543]

Great job guys. You are true heroes

[@2ndhandSue]

This issue always drags multiple emotions out of me - anger, disgust, pain for the children being bullied, pain for their parents who would put their own lives on the line for their children, but can't do a thing to stop the bullies. But what really woke me up to the absolute horror of bullying is when two 14-year old girls in the school that my grandchildren attend, committed suicide less than a year apart. Teenagers are in the most fun years of their lives; they're starting to see that graduation day is finally getting closer, they may already be entertaining ideas of what they want to be "when they grow up", they've formed some very good and lasting relationships with classmates, etc. And then, to be singled out by one or more persons to become a target of daily bullying, stalked on the way home so that the harassment can continue, the terrible phone messages and texts that come relentlessly through the night - social media has made it possible for bullying to be carried on for 24 hours a day.

[@Tinyman12]

I wish I had someone like this when I was bullied when I was a kid.

[@Onlypcgaming]

+Charlie Moskowitz same....

[@Tinyman12]

+Inso-ThinkTank :D

[@jjesse8707]

what a pussy

[@balticfire5624]

+j jesse - you are a heartless pathetic individual if that is how you truly feel. I am saddened to think that there are people in this world with kind of mindset. You are a true joke!!!

[@Tinyman12]

james lilly Hi James. I am still wondering how we could stop Bullying

[@bill1988]

We need more guys like this GOD bless them.

[@shahinimtiaz5470]

Superb guys... Very proud of their effort...

[@petetopa3544]

GOOD JOB standing up against bullying

[@shazzycromo]

Fucking beautiful human beings! Cx

[@moviestorm43]

Great idea. Proud those boys are from my old alma mater, GO HOBBS HIGH!!!

[@mrmichael1764]

I love this! Keep up the good work. We need more people like this !

[@jasonmacneil2256]

I would like to know where these wonderful young men are at in their lives now nine years later?? God bless them both!

[@saiyang4865]

These onions got to me, being bully is so wronged kids doesn't deserve these. They need to stop bullying kids...

[@maddietaylor9979]

When the little boy started crying I broke down.

[@ELEKTRARE]

Poor boy , stop the bullying & the hatred thanks to the help of those young men 😊❤

[@michellelord7806]

I miss Meredith Viera . What a kind soul and loving person

[@RossKroft96]

Being bullied has affected me so much growing up :( it all started when i was 4 years old and teenagers and other kids who lived near me teased me because i liked princesses and drew pictures of girly things and read fairy books. They would call me a faggot and a ponce which here means the same thing, I mean i was only 4 i was practically still a toddler its sick that they took pleasure in teasing and abusing a child and as the years went on it got worse and worse mostly mental abuse sometimes physical but it ruined me :'( it still does also having no friends growing up didn't help at all. I just wish there were people like this when i was in primary school they are heroes

[@theexplorer7139]

+Ross Kearney I'm sorry that happened to you. Some people are not really people, but animals. My high school bullies got away with picking on me. The funny thing is I never did anything to those guys as I was always quiet and shy. In my experience, It's always the big "tough" guys that want to pick on smaller guys. Years later, when I confronted these guys and tried talking to them, they claimed that I started it despite them picking on me every day at school.

[@brookegarcia7961]

+Ross Kearney God Bless you and What all happened to you.. I know exactly how you feel at the age of 6 I was pushed on the ground kicked in the stomach and ribs several times. I had a broken rib I was rushed to the hospital because I couldn't breath. I still get bullied today and i'm 15 I will be your friend!

[@graciegold007]

+Ross Kearney omg i'm so, so sorry to hear, you went through this mate! Nobody in this world should ever experience something like this! To torture a little kid is just absolutely gutless and sad! I really hope, your life is good rn. Even though you can never really forget what happened to you as a kid. I wish you all the best in your life! You deserve it! God bless you ♥

[@RossKroft96]

+Julia Egly Aw

[@HomicidalDavid]

+Ross Kearney I was bullied myself & hold a lot of contempt against the injustices in this world. Nice profile pic. Maybe Lara Croft will rid the world of evil one day.

[@karenperry8212]

I was bullied also for 3 years in elementary throughout each day multiple times and never once do anyone who saw it did anyone step up. God bless these two young men