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Oher focused on working hard, fitting in

One of the major tenants of that code is keeping a low profile. Typically, offensive linemen don't want to be seen as individuals. They want to be identified as a unit.

That's what made things difficult for offensive tackle Michael Oher after the movie "The Blindside" became a national hit in theaters.

Oher became a star. He was in the spotlight. That movie has been attached to him ever since, and a lot of good came from people learning his rags-to-riches story.

"It's helped and inspired so many people across the world," Oher said.