Ohio State lineman Harry Miller to medically retire from football, citing mental health

[underpants]

I feel that this is GD appropriate

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/33470723/ohio-state-lineman-harry-miller-medically-retire-football-reveals-mental-health-battle

Ohio State offensive lineman Harry Miller announced he is medically retiring from football Thursday, and shared that he had intentions to take his own life prior to the 2021 season.

Miller, a fourth-year player for the Buckeyes, said he had notified head coach Ryan Day of his suicidal thoughts and Day immediately put him in touch with medical professionals to seek help.

"I would not usually share such information. However, because I have played football, I am no longer afforded the privilege of privacy, so I will share my story briefly before more articles continue to ask, 'What is wrong with Harry Miller,'" his statement read. "That is a good question. It is a good enough question for me not to know the answer, though I have asked it often."

Miller, a student in the Ohio State college of engineering with a 4.0 GPA, will continue his studies. He said in the statement that Day is also finding a way for Miller to help other players in the program who might be addressing mental health.

[xmas74]

1. I hope this further lifts the stigma behind mental health issues.

While my Big Ten heart is Badger proud I'm glad to see that his issues were taken seriously by coaching staff. Students and athletes need to feel comfortable speaking up and they need to feel that they have someone who listens and advocates for them.

[LisaM]

2. His coach (Ryan Day) was likely a big help.

I saw a piece on Ryan Day last fall. His father died by suicide and he is extremely proactive in mental health issues. I am sure that played a part in Miller feeling free to speak out.

My University of Michigan football groups were discussing this and there was a good deal of empathy, I am glad to say. Not a single negative comment.

[underpants]

4. I didn't know that about Day

Wow.

❤️

[LisaM]

5. Yes, ESPN did a very nice piece.

I applaud him for it, even though I am true blue.

[Paladin]

3. Profound admiration for this young man, and his coach. (nt)

[nitpicker]

6. This reminds me of a segment of a recent leadership seminar

Where leaders said they had to recognize when to step back.

((BUT my rebuttal is what if one is a "chief indian" with no real opportunity to step back until one is pouring green snot in a meeting, or suddenly spikes into high flu??))