Former NFL player and current ESPN NFL analyst Sam Acho recently attended the Ronald Reagan Foundation Center on Civility & Democracy’s inaugural Reagan Civility & Democracy Forum, where he advocated for improving civility among Americans, especially in sports.

Civility in Sports

Acho believes that civil discourse is essential in sports, and that athletes and sports media figures have a platform to promote it. He shared his vision for the role of athletes and sports media in promoting civility across the country.

Acho stated that civil discourse can include disagreement, but the goal should be to serve the country and make it better. He also emphasized the importance of athletes using their platform to speak out on issues that matter to them and to educate themselves on those issues.

Stewarding a Platform

Acho encouraged athletes to continue to understand that they are more than just what they do on the field. He believes that athletes should use their platform to steward it well and to speak up on topics that matter, even if it comes with risk.

Acho also discussed the importance of sports media figures promoting civil discourse. He believes that many sports media figures have a platform and should use it to realize that people follow them and listen to them, and to steward it well.

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