ASU RB: CTE, Asthma 'Fake', Stirs Debate

0:00For the NFL, it's March 21st. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. Arizona State Running Bat Camp Scatabo made waves last week on the Bring the Juice podcast by saying chronic, traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE is not. Real and just serves as an excuse. He went further, agreeing that asthma is fake too, dismissing both as signs of weakness. The host brought up kids in fourth grade struggling to breathe during activities, and Scatabo chimed in that people should just breathe normal air. This bold stance came early in the episode, sparking talk online among football fans. Science tells a different story though. A 2023 study from Boston University's CTE Center found the condition in nearly 92% of former NFL players examined. Link directly to repeated headhits and contact sports. Meanwhile, the asthma and allergy foundation says about 1 in 12 Americans deals with asthma. Scatabo's comments stand out because of his aggressive playing style.

1:02He's known for headbutting stadium walls after big plays, and his rookie year ended early with a dislocated ankle injury. Weeks later, he even tangled with WWE wrestlers at Monday, Nairaul. Recent chatter around CTE denials adds context, like when the tababay Buccaneers fail for a fake social media post questioning if it's even real. Scatabo's take keeps the debate alive in football circles.