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Jordan Raanan
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New York Giants rushing back cam skatebow Recently apologized for comments made during an interview in which he downplayed chronic traumatic encephalopathy and asthma.
Skatabo was asked by the host “Bring the Juice” Podcast Does he think CTE is real?
“No, it’s an excuse,” Skattebo said in a recent episode, shaking his head.
The 24-year-old running back issued an apology on social media on Saturday.
He said, “I recently gave an interview and made a lapse in judgment, resulting in me making a tasteless joke about CTE and asthma. It was never my intention to downplay the seriousness of head injuries or asthma.” written on x. “I sincerely apologize to anyone who was offended by my comments, and I assure you that I will be more mindful and respectful going forward.
“Much Love!!!”
Medical studies in recent years have warned about the dangers of the degenerative brain disease CTE on athletes. A study by the Boston University CTE Center in 2023 showed that more than 40% of youth, high school and college athletes – primarily football players – who suffered repeated head impacts from contact sports and died before the age of 30 were diagnosed with CTE.
The study was based on the examination of 152 donated brains.
High-profile deaths of notable players such as Junior Seau, Conrad Dobler, and Dave Duerson have included the diagnosis of CTE.
Skattebo also commented on asthma during his appearance on the podcast. When presented with the premise that asthma “is also an excuse,” Skattebo agreed.
“No, it’s a good move,” he said. “Yes, asthma is also fake.”
“You’re just soft,” Skattebo said later.
According to the World Health Organization, asthma affected an estimated 262 million people in 2019.
According to his mother Becky Scatebo, the comments appeared to be a poor attempt at humor.
He written on x: “If people knew how many times Cam had to “run and get mom’s inhaler” they would realize the irony… You’ll never please everyone and you’ll never say all the right things and people are bound to twist something sooner or later in a direction it was never intended to go.”
