Pulling For Delonte West!

I was very sad to hear the report that Cleveland Cavaliers guard Delonte West, who suffers from a bi-polar disorder, was pulled over for speeding on his motorcycle on Friday in Maryland and was carrying what seemed like an arsenal of loaded firearms. West is facing potential jail time now, and this arrest could jeopardize his career. The Cavaliers may need to shut West down for an extended period of time. While he'll likely be facing suspension by the NBA, time away from the game is probably what he needs as he battles his personal demons.

This is not a case like Paxico Burress where he simply made a bad decision. West is dealing with a severe mental disorder while trying to navigate the life of a millionaire athlete. Cavs please do the right thing, and shut Delonte down for awhile. Team wins are not as important as Delonte West's mental well being.

Philadelphia Eagles Player Admits Struggle With Depression

Two time Pro Bowl guard Shawn Andrews of the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles, revealed yesterday that he missed the start of training camp because of a continued struggle with depression. Andrews, 25, admits that he is on medication and planning to visit a mental health professional later this week.

As a result of Andrews' revelation, Eagles Pro Bowl safety, Brian Dawkins admitted that he had a bout of depression during his rookie season in 1996. Dawkins, who at one point, was on medication, was able to overcome his depression through prayer and support.

I hope that Andrews is able to deal with his mental health issues, and gets well. I applaud him for being proactive and finally seeking help from mental health professionals. The Philadelphia Daily News provides complete information on the Andrews situation.