The True Story Behind The “Blind Side”

Collins Switched Classes To Help Michael With His Work

The real Collins later recalled: “My friends were very open to Michael. They were very sweet to him and we all got along really well.” In fact, Collins offered, even more, support to Michael than is presented on the big screen. She was an honor student who rearranged her schedule to assist the young man. She even transferred into several of his classes so they would have the same assignments and she could help him with homework. “That was the most studying I’d ever done in my life,” Collins told 20/20. She says being seen with Michael was never a problem at school.