In 2017, Mike Locksley was the co-OC and WRs coach for Alabama, and the team opened its season with a statement 24-7 win against Florida State at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta. Immediately after that win, Locksley dialed his son, Mieko, whom he called a “football junkie,” and asked, “ Hey, did you watch the game?” His 25-year-old son straight up replied, “ Man, you guys looked good, Pops…You guys got a chance to probably win it all.” The phone call was the last time Locksley talked to his son, and several hours later, three officers from the University of Alabama Police Department were at Locksley’s door.

Mike and his family were always worried about Meiko ever since he was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder at 22. The now-Maryland head coach, who had his wife Kia, along wit

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