UNC football player goes public about his battle with depression

Posted Jun 17, 2019
June 7 is a day UNC defensive end Jake Lawler won't ever forget. It's the day he went public with his years-long battle with depression, posting a deeply personal essay about his struggles since middle school. By letting the world know of his hurt, he's hoping to help others walking the same tightrope. "I wrote it for people like me. I wanted to reach out." (ABC 11)

Related: Football, Football Recruiting

Bill Belichick Hires Former CFL Grey Cup-Winning Coach Chris Jones As Defensive Assistant
North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick has hired Chris Jones as a defensive assistant, per sources. Jones has already been working with the Tar...
Wed Jan 8, 2025

Raiders, other NFL teams reportedly contact Bill Belichick about openings
UNC football coach Bill Belichick reportedly has heard from multiple NFL teams about their head coaching openings. Tom Brady, a minority owner of the Las...
Wed Jan 8, 2025

Bill Belichick Targeting IMG Academy Coach Billy Miller To Join UNC Football Staff
Billy Miller is being targeted by North Carolina to leave his position as IMG Academy head football coach to join Bill Belichick's staff, multiple sources...
Wed Jan 8, 2025

Two New UNC Football Staff Members Reportedly Set To Join Tar Heels
Over the next few weeks, the North Carolina Football staff is expected to fall into place. On Monday, two new additions to coach Bill Belichick's...
Tue Jan 7, 2025