Desmond Howard Blasts Deion Sanders' Mental Health as Reason for Denver Post Column Ban
Deion Sanders' Mental Health Comments Draw Criticism
Former NFL player and current college football analyst Desmond Howard has criticized Deion Sanders' recent comments about mental health, calling them "dangerous" and "irresponsible."
Sanders, the head coach of Jackson State University, made the comments during an interview with ESPN's "Get Up!" on Monday. He said that he believes mental health is a "crutch" for athletes and that players who struggle with it should "suck it up" and "get over it."
Howard, who has been open about his own struggles with mental health, took to Twitter to denounce Sanders' comments. He wrote that Sanders' remarks were "out of touch" and that they could have a negative impact on athletes who are struggling with mental health issues.
Sanders' comments have also been condemned by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). NAMI CEO Daniel Gillison released a statement saying that Sanders' comments were "harmful" and that they "perpetuate stigma" around mental health.
The controversy over Sanders' comments comes at a time when mental health is becoming increasingly recognized as a serious issue in sports. In recent years, several high-profile athletes have come forward to talk about their own struggles with mental health, including Kevin Love, Michael Phelps, and Simone Biles.
Key Takeaways
- Desmond Howard has criticized Deion Sanders' recent comments about mental health.
- Sanders said that he believes mental health is a "crutch" for athletes and that players who struggle with it should "suck it up" and "get over it."
- Howard's comments have been condemned by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
- The controversy over Sanders' comments comes at a time when mental health is becoming increasingly recognized as a serious issue in sports.
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