🏈 What’s Wrong with Todd McShay?

[tide92]

Anyone else notice that he looked very different on screen (kind of puffy) and seemed to have trouble finding his words? It seems like last year he was pulled due to illness, and he just doesn’t seem right this year.

 

[JoseyWalesTheOutlaw]

Here is what happened to ESPN’s Todd McShay during Northwestern-Wisconsin game

and

Todd McShay's sideline report during Alabama-Miami game draws concern across social media

Todd McShay is on the sidelines for ABC's broadcast of Alabama-Miami.

www.saturdaydownsouth.com

 

[Tidestalker]

Dang. That is kinda crazy. Hopefully he's alright but there's certainly something going on there...

I noticed a couple of years ago his face was chubby. Back in the day he looked to be in great shape and always sharp.

In terms of his work, it was pretty good. I kind of thought he owed Kiper his career since Kiper really paved the way with all the ESPN draft stuff and he came along for the ride... But it seemed like over time they got along better and worked well together

 

[RTB X Bot]

 

[NickelDoubleDog]

He looked like he was having panic attacks while on the air. Hope he gets better soon.

 

[JoshB]

Really hope it wasn't a stroke. Hope he gets right soon.

 

[Davestwin]

I certainly don’t know this to be the case but “I’m going to take some time away to focus on my health and my family” is often code for alcohol or drug addiction recovery.

 

[Sgt. Lincoln Osiris]

I certainly don’t know this to be the case but “I’m going to take some time away to focus on my health and my family” is often code for alcohol or drug addiction recovery.

Or code for a mild heart attack after Bama beats the dog feces out of you in the 2009 SECCG

 

[TerryP]

Or code for a mild heart attack after Bama beats the dog feces out of you in the 2009 SECCG

What's that have to do with McShay?

 

[TerryP]

I certainly don’t know this to be the case but “I’m going to take some time away to focus on my health and my family” is often code for alcohol or drug addiction recovery.

I can't remember where he went to school—east directional state ag u type of school—but I do remember his background a bit: walk-on QB, had to drop football due to a back injury. The back injury came to mind immediately.

 

[rammerjammer]

The back injury came to mind immediately

Going along with this line of thinking...... Makes me think pain pill addiction.

Certainly wouldn't wish that on anyone, and I truly hope the best for his health and his family's sake.

 

[TerryP]

Going along with this line of thinking...... Makes me think pain pill addiction.

Certainly wouldn't wish that on anyone, and I truly hope the best for his health and his family's sake.

While I didn't pay a lot of attention to what they talked about I heard several conversations last season questioning if he was under the influence when he was on air: slurred speech and "he doesn't look right" was mentioned often.

 

[rick4bama]

I didn't pay to much the first time watching the game and him. But I re watch it last night and yes he was dragging his words a lot. Some medicine will do this.

 

[Crimson&WhiteGecko]

He definitely has a substance issue at hand. I first thought he was a little lit from sipping some alcohol but I have a friend who is in recovery from pain medication & it seems straight up like an opioid. Either way I wish him well.

 

[JoseyWalesTheOutlaw]

That part about focus on my family has meaning we just don't understand at this time in addition to his other problem.

Wish he and his family a great resolution and good health.

 

[#80]

If you notice he hardly looks at the camera.

 

[TerryP]

If you notice he hardly looks at the camera.

I don't like any of them looking at me while I'm watching them. Uncanny how their eyes follow me from recliner, to sofa, to desk...

 

[ElephantStomp]

As the adopted child of an alcoholic he’s got the classic alcoholic look to his face, but I know he’s dealing with long covid

 

[Sgt. Lincoln Osiris]

What's that have to do with McShay?

It's more to do with @Davestwin 's reference to the "focus on health and family" quote.

Urb said the exact same thing back then.