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EPISODE · Aug 6, 2026 · 26 MIN

Nick Saban, Bipolar Disorder and the Mental Health Crisis in College Sports

from The Smerconish Podcast · host Walt Norley, Michael Smerconish

Michael sits down with OnBalance founder and former college quarterback Walt Norley for a candid conversation about bipolar disorder, the pressures facing student-athletes and the mental-health crisis unfolding on college campuses. Norley shares stories involving Nick Saban and Tony Dorsett, explains why athletes are often reluctant to seek help, and offers parents practical questions to ask about a school’s mental-health resources. Original air date 6 August 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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