Cam Skattebo, the Giants running back, just pulled a stunt at Fanatics Fest that probably has his coach, John Harbaugh, seeing red. The dude tried a backflip after pulling up his pant leg to show off the very ankle that was dislocated, along with a tibia fracture, causing his season-ending injury back in November. He didn’t stick the landing, stumbled backward, and fell. Classic. He popped right back up, of course, trying to act like he meant for that to happen. You think anyone bought it?
The “Healed Ankle” Showcase That Was Really a Faceplant
Let’s rewind for a second. Skattebo went down with a season-ending ankle injury in November. That’s a dislocated ankle *and* a tibia fracture. Ouch. Not long after that, while he was still rehabbing, he was pushing and shoving at a WWE event. Now, fast forward to Fanatics Fest, and he’s supposedly trying to “prove” his ankle has healed. He pulls up his pant leg, shows off the previously busted joint, and launches into a backflip. What in the world was he thinking? The guy clearly has an attitude that makes him great on the field, but off the field? It’s tempting him to do some genuinely dumb things. Falling backward after a backflip on a recovering ankle is not “proof” of healing, it’s proof of unnecessary risk.
The Coach’s Nightmare on Film
You know that video is making the rounds. Many folks are already saying that Giants coach John Harbaugh is going to be absolutely livid when he sees it. And honestly, who can blame him? We all remember when a former G.M., Ozzie Newsome, once yelled at quarterback Joe Flacco for riding a skateboard during a playoff run that actually ended in a Super Bowl win. That wasn’t Harbaugh, but the concern is totally valid. Even though Skattebo is going to be taking far greater risks with his health when he’s actually getting hit and tackled on the field, there’s just no reason to add to that risk with pointless off-field stunts. His body is his livelihood, especially after a serious injury.
This is the kind of stuff that drives coaches crazy as we head into a new season. Skattebo will be taking those big hits soon enough. Let’s hope he saves the acrobatics for the end zone after a touchdown, not a Fanatics Fest stage.
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