Family Ties and Competitive Spirit: The Story of LSU’s Weeks Brothers

Louisiana State University (LSU) linebackers Whit and West Weeks share more than just their positions on the field; they share a family bond that has influenced their paths in collegiate sports. The brothers, originally from Watkinsville, Georgia, grew up in a competitive household characterized by constant sibling rivalry that ultimately laid the foundation for their current athletic careers.

Early on, the Weeks siblings frequently engaged in physical matches as regular as their video game battles or races to unload the dishwasher. “They hated each other,” Whit, the younger of the two, once recalled about their childhood antics.

In a bid to redirect their energy constructively, parents David and Erin Weeks gifted their sons boxing gloves one Christmas. “Santa brought dad a pair of boxing gloves too,” dead-panned their father, David. The gloves were meant to harness the competitiveness of the young boys, who were then about 5 and 3 years old, into a structured form of play.

As they matured, the relationship between Whit and West evolved into a supportive partnership, particularly in football. West’s transfer from the University of Virginia to LSU played a pivotal role in Whit’s decision to join the Tigers. “Not many people get to play college football with your brother,” Whit said, describing it as the “coolest thing” they’ve ever done.

In their time at LSU, Whit, now a sophomore, has emerged as a rising star. As of last reports, he led the team with 59 tackles. West, a senior, has faced challenges due to an ankle sprain but may potentially redshirt to extend his college football career into another year.

The Weeks brothers are similar in some ways yet carry distinct personalities. Whit’s playful demeanor earned him a comparison to WWE’s “Charismatic Enigma” Jeff Hardy, while West embodies the serious and structured stereotype of the first-born child. “He gets West out of his comfort zone,” said David Weeks about his sons’ dynamic, “and West makes sure that Whit stays within his boundaries.”

The family’s roots in football run deep, with their father David having played for Georgia, where he was teammates with notable figures such as Kirby Smart. This background instilled a strong work ethic in the Weeks children, a trait that both brothers attribute as key to their success on the field.

Off the field, the brothers continue to maintain their close bond. They live far from home but find solace in each other’s presence, a fact that brings peace to their parents. “They are far from home,” said Erin Weeks, “but we get a lot of peace from knowing they have each other.”

The future is promising for the Weeks family legacy, with another sibling, Zach, currently a high school junior, carrying aspirations to follow in his brothers’ footsteps with potential offers from LSU and other programs.