Mark Rypien Out Of The Shadows: Uninterrupted Half Hour Special

Spokane station KHQ, did this outstanding piece on Super Bowl quarterback, Mark Rypien.   Rypien was one of Spokane's best known athletes. His landing at WSU was considered a recruiting break through for the school.  He did not disappoint.  He continued on to a success NFL career, mostly with the Washington Redskins.

Rypien seemed to lead the perfect life, but in this report, Rypien himself reveals the pain and sorrow  that has encompassed his pro football career. 

I applaud Rypien for having the courage to face his problems. 

Everytime a new mental illness is diagnosed, it probably is a victory for the patient.  They realize they are not alone.  They can also figure what help to seek. 

For football fans, it can cause a dilemma, we may not look at football in the same way.   Hats off for Spokane's venerable KHQ -6.