Former Washington center Ed Cunningham, a captain of the Huskies’ 1991 national-championships, has resigned as an ESPN college football analyst because of his long-term concerns over players’ heathy and safety.
In an interview with The New York Times, Cunningham said: “In its current state, there are some real dangers — broken limbs, wear and tear. But the real crux of this is that I just don’t think the game is safe for the brain. To me, it’s unacceptable.”
Cunningham has spent 20 years as a broadcaster for ESPN and ABC.
“I take full ownership of my alignment with the sport,” he told The New York Times.