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Sport Science founder John Brenkus passes away
Posted on 6/1/25 at 10:42 pm
Posted on 6/1/25 at 10:42 pm
RIP. Always check in on your loved ones
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John Brenkus, the man most well known for the popular Sport Science series, has passed away according to a post shared to his Facebook profile.
Sport Science was an innovative program that took a deeper dive into a side of sports that truly had never been explored before. It won multiple Emmys during its time with Fox Sports Net and made many appearances on ESPN breaking down various athletes, plays, and moments.
The message posted to Brenkus’ page on Sunday night states, “It is with profound sadness that we share the news that John Brenkus has passed away. John, co-founder of BAsE PRoductions, founder of Brinx.TV and co-creator and host of the 6-time Emmy Award-winning “Sport Science,” had been battling depression. John lost his fight with this terrible illness on May 31st, 2025. His heartbroken family and friends request privacy at this time, and encourage anyone who is struggling with depression to seek help.”
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John Brenkus had publicly talked about his battles with depression previously, telling Wiley that he had tried to attempt suicide before his dog saved him during an interview in January 2023 where he advocated for the importance of caring for mental health and providing hope for others.
This post was edited on 6/1/25 at 10:48 pm
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Posted on 6/1/25 at 10:45 pm to RLDSC FAN
Just tragic. I always enjoyed his segments.
Posted on 6/1/25 at 10:46 pm to RLDSC FAN
Damn
Posted on 6/1/25 at 10:48 pm to RLDSC FAN
That was a great show. ESPN started going downhill when they took his show off. RIP
Posted on 6/1/25 at 10:48 pm to RLDSC FAN
Current day espn misses John Brenkus’ segments
Posted on 6/1/25 at 10:49 pm to RLDSC FAN
That’s tough. Folks, reach out to someone if you are not feeling right. Please.
Posted on 6/1/25 at 10:50 pm to zippyputt
Coward
Posted on 6/1/25 at 10:53 pm to RLDSC FAN
Always found that show/segment interesting as a kid.
Posted on 6/1/25 at 10:59 pm to RLDSC FAN
“Lost his battle with depression”?
So- he iced himself and they’re talking like it was cancer?
So- he iced himself and they’re talking like it was cancer?
Posted on 6/1/25 at 11:00 pm to Kreg Jennings
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Lost his battle with depression”?
So- he iced himself and they’re talking like it was cancer?
Was going to make the same comment. Odd way to say he took his own life.
Posted on 6/1/25 at 11:03 pm to Kreg Jennings
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So- he iced himself and they’re talking like it was cancer?
There are options to cure depression. Go do some damn Ibogain or go on a Ayauaska trip or something. So many options available even in the US
Posted on 6/1/25 at 11:21 pm to Kreg Jennings
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So- he iced himself and they’re talking like it was cancer?
STFU and have a little bit of empathy, respect, and common decency. Depression is indeed an illness and a terrible one at that.
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Posted on 6/1/25 at 11:59 pm to RLDSC FAN
Did you know that Drew Brees is more accurate than an Olympic archer?!?!?!?!
Posted on 6/2/25 at 12:10 am to RLDSC FAN
This pussy killed himself and the woke leftist losers say he ‘lost his battle with depression’
Lolololololololol
Lolololololololol
Posted on 6/2/25 at 12:21 am to creamofcornsoup
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That was a great show. ESPN started going downhill when they took his show off. RIP
Sports Science was better before ESPN bought it
Posted on 6/2/25 at 12:21 am to Howyouluhdat
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There are options to cure depression. Go do some damn Ibogain or go on a Ayauaska trip or something.
Why do I strongly suspect you've never done ibogaine nor ayahuasca
Posted on 6/2/25 at 12:46 am to Howyouluhdat
Im pretty sure I don't like you Howlsu.
As a war vet, I have been deep in the hole. Close. But Im alive. I've lost too many for you to objectify how easy this may seem.
Now, include childhood abuse. Or, even, arrogance.
Maybe he was just canceled. But maybe much more.
If it is so simple, go heal everyone. If not, stfu. Now.
As a war vet, I have been deep in the hole. Close. But Im alive. I've lost too many for you to objectify how easy this may seem.
Now, include childhood abuse. Or, even, arrogance.
Maybe he was just canceled. But maybe much more.
If it is so simple, go heal everyone. If not, stfu. Now.
Posted on 6/2/25 at 1:14 am to RLDSC FAN
The one on the 2011 LSU secondary was insane. Think they said those 4 could cover 22 yards of the field in a couple steps
Posted on 6/2/25 at 2:27 am to Hoops
Very sad RIP.
I remember one episode. Getting hit by Quentin Jammer (former CB) - was the equivalent (the same force) as a 35 mph car wreck
I remember one episode. Getting hit by Quentin Jammer (former CB) - was the equivalent (the same force) as a 35 mph car wreck
Posted on 6/2/25 at 6:47 am to cbree88
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STFU and have a little bit of empathy, respect, and common decency. Depression is indeed an illness and a terrible one at that.
I wasn’t taking a shot at him. Just noting it was strangely worded.
While I agree depression is a terrible thing and I encourage anyone who is feeling a certain way to seek help, admittedly, it’s hard for me to fully understand why someone thinks taking their own life is the answer.
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