Maurer Instagram Post

[CladInOrange]

Mental health is no joke. You never know what someone is going through, be kind to all.

 

[RockyTopTexas]

Good man Brian

 

[VolunteerVandiver]

Man, that is tough. Mental health is so important, and I feel like mental health stressors are at an all-time high with the way society is set up.

Great seeing athletes in the toughest sport be advocates for something that is still considered to be "unmanly" by many.

 

[ftsandersvol]

I'm sure glad he didn't. The struggle is real and can affect anyone. There is always tomorrow, but you have to give it a chance to get here.

 

[tennvols77]

WOW.

Did he really say 1/22/2020....holy sh** that's absolutely saddening and scary.

Rooting more for this kid.

 

[BigOrangeMojo]

We should all remember these are 18 year olds before we get the urge to anonymously get behind a keyboard and bash them nonstop...

 

[cbatey1]

Much love and respect to this kid. We never know how one feels deep down inside. Glad he shined a light on his feelings!

 

[VolForLife83]

That was deep and probably hard to share. Stay strong Brian

 

[Pacer92]

There are no perfectly wired people. Everyone has mental struggles in some capacity...

Praying for the kid and glad he’s still around.

 

[BigOrangeMojo]

I'm sure that viral TikTok breakup video didn't help. People need to think before they air their personal dirty laundry in public...

 

[BleedingButch]

I'm sure that viral TikTok breakup video didn't help. People need to think before they air their personal dirty laundry in public...

Yeah that was pretty bad

 

[griffdog14]

Had no idea his background and how tough he had it in high school. Losing friends to suicide never ever leaves you.

 

[Hurley Mooncalf]

That took major stones to speak up about that. I hope that Brian continues to know he is loved and hopefully he can work through the issues he is dealing with on a daily basis.

 

[tennrich1]

As the ole saying goes...We never ever know what's going on inside another person's mind. Mental illness and depression are as real as cancer. I have a good friend who played with the Houston Astro's in the 70's. He recently ask me privately (I would never reveal his name) to pray for him as the doctors tried to get his medication correct for depression. I was stunned as he always seemed so upbeat and hilarious to me. He explained he had struggled with depression most of his life and it was inherited from his mother. A chemical imbalance so it can be treated with meds. He's feeling much better now but it reminds me never to take the "good days" for granted for we ALL are one step away from a struggle! Prayed for you Brian!

 

[butchna]

I’m glad she made that call and that it gave him what he needed to avoid a tragic decision. Would have scarred a whole fanbase and university and that’s secondary to what it would’ve done to his family...who had already struggled with life’s unfairness. Had two uncles commit suicide and there was a script set by the first that made us recognize the second was imminent. When you’re powerless to stop it, there’s a pall of hopelessness left with those left behind. A couple of weeks ago, I called out a poster who expressed unabashed HATRED of Guarantano. Explicitly elaborated that it wasn’t a figure of speech. Free country and all but some things we need to keep internal...then get help. Love football but people come first. Rant over.

 

[HalfullVol]

God watch over BM and those experieincing similar decisions and situations in their lives. Amen

 

[Vol8188]

I’ve got tons of love for this young man. Love his gunslinger mentality on the field. Love that he’s here and willing to compete against the million other qbs we have.

 

[Big Z]

Wow, man I can't imagine how hard it was to share that with the world. You really never know just how bad someone can be struggling with their own mental demons. Nothing but love for Brian and glad he's still here with us

 

[T_Vol376]

It was very brave of him to share his story. Depression is real and this just validates the saying we never know what a person may be going through. I commend him for sharing and am rooting for him even more now. Love seeing so much support for him in this thread!

 

[Dudleys87]

No matter what he does as a Vol I’ll always be a fan.

 

[Unconditional Surrender]

Yikes!

Didn't he have two concussions last year? That could certainly intensify problems he was already having.

 

[PlanetVolunteer]

Hate to hear that out of BM.

Understandable knowing how he grew up and how he never reached out for help.

You have to talk to people about your problems. No matter who you are, if you aren't honest with your issues then at best you end up a bitter old bastard.

Happy he is finding some hope for himself! Kid has a lot of potential and I for one love him on rocky top!

He was vital in helping Jumpstart this program and we can never forget that.

 

[GetEmVols]

I think I recall him having a crazy ex girlfriend back in January.

What a brave man to help others going through similar mental challenges.

 

[1Volnation]

I battle it everyday and know exactly where he is coming from.

 

[Nocleats]

Normal is a setting on a washing machine.
I'm willing to bet quite a few of us have heard this and know what it means.