Arizona State RB Denies CTE, Asthma; Sparks Debate

0:00This is Corey with the story with NFL News today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. Arizona State Running Back, Cam Scatabo, stirred controversy this week by denying that chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, is a real condition. He called in nothing more than an excuse used by some people. The conversation took another turn when someone brought up asthma, suggesting it might be an excuse too. The table agreed, labeling asthma as fake and advising those affected to simply breathe air. Fans and observers quickly pushed back against his remarks, pointing out the serious science behind both CTE and asthma. CTE has been linked to repeated head impacts and football, affecting many former players. Scatabo's comments fit his bold, unfiltered personality, which he's shown before in pre-game routines and interviews. Critics worry it downplays real health risks in sports. As the story spreads online, it highlights ongoing debates about athlete health and what

1:01players say publicly. We'll keep watching how this plays out heading into the season.