Derrick Malone Jr: Football player and mental health advocate

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Former Ducks linebacker Derrick Malone joins this week's podcast to discuss his time at Oregon, his battle with mental health and his new children's book: Why Don't Big Boys Cry?1:30  Why he chose Oregon.3:50  What it was like when he was told he would redshirt his freshman year.4:50  When he first noticed himself feeling isolated.6:40  Derrick never uttered a word about while he was at University of Oregon because he didn't want coaches thinking he wasn't up to the task.7:40 The things that allowed Derrick to be himself and speak freely about his mental health.13:00  How his journalism education helped him following his time at Oregon.16:00 Talking about his blog post: "Depression, I deal with it too."20:00 About the impact that could be made if we allow ourselves to be vulnerable.22:50 Why he thinks he had the best college experience possible.25:00 Talking about his new children's book: Why Don't Big Boys Cry?