Sam Acho, a former NFL player and current ESPN analyst, advocates for improving civility among Americans, particularly in sports. In an interview, Acho discussed the importance of civil discourse, the role of athletes and sports media in promoting it, and the need for accountability. He emphasized that civil discourse can include disagreement and that the goal should be to serve the country and make it better. Acho also highlighted the importance of using one's platform to speak out on issues and to educate oneself on matters of importance. He believes that athletes should not shy away from speaking up for what they believe in, even if it comes with the risk of promoting uncivil discourse. Acho also discussed the need for sports media figures to steward their platforms well and to promote civil discourse. He gave an example of a game where fans threw cans and bottles on the field to delay the game, which he deemed as a poor stewardship of a sports media platform. Acho concluded by emphasizing the importance of accountability and the need for people to recognize that they are more than just what they do on a field.
