Malik Henry of 'Last Chance U' sits down with Jason Whitlock | CFB | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

Jason Whitlock talks with Malik Henry from the Netflix show 'Last Chance U' about his football career.
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[@SpeakOnFS1]

'Will Malik Henry play Division 1 football again?'

[@abortionismurderfetalheart2785]

nope. And lebron is a bum.

[@jjchatma]

Speak For Yourself with Cowherd and Whitlock Malik Henry has the skill but no desire. His dad trying hoping the love comes or a light bulb come on but its not there. He doesnt want to play football. Its that simple

[@theohiostateuniversity8791]

Jacoby James yeah he wanna play baseball

[@TheNaturalebeauty]

This is painful to watch. The kid does not want to play football. Malik is only playing football to maintain a positive relationship with his father. His father only showed up and came around when Malik showed amazing promise as a football player. How sad? The most telling moment in the Netflix special was when his father visited him and they were eating in the dining hall. While the father and independent personal trainer were talking about his nutrition goals, the kid looked blank and dejected. Malik does not want to play football. The father is quite blatantly telling the truth when it is convenient and lying when he wants to downplay his negative influence.

[@kingrclrg]

Whitlock with the trash again

[@cordellr744]

‘I be giving yo mama back shots’ - Malik Henry

[@spalaces85]

Cordell R 😂😂😂 had me rollin

[@cordellr744]

Stephen Palacios every episode😂

[@SmackYaMama]

Stephen Palacios N-word, n-word, n-word, nnnnnnnnn-WORD!!!

[@sambagnokane6756]

what does mean? im from italy

[@eoinmurphy8760]

Best line in the whole series. FAX

[@devinvaughn9626]

Dad is killing this kid... even in this interview he took control, lead where every answer went. Then he gets asked about the helicopter parenting and immediately tries to make it a race issue... whatever man, get over yourself, you're suffering your child.

[@JanoyCresva]

Thats why Malik is toxic. Racism, toxicity, all that is passed down from parents.

[@brypete]

Malik clearly wanted to play baseball instead of football...and the fact he's being pushed to play something he doesn't love is probably the main reason why he's been so depressed..

[@GonzoBeCrazyYo]

I agree. It seems like all his dad cares about is his son playing football. Doesn't seem like he cares about anything else than his sons football career. I feel that's why Malik is the way he is with people. He has his guard up

[@TheNaturalebeauty]

This is painful to watch. The kid does not want to play football. Malik is only playing football to maintain a positive relationship with his father. His father only showed up and came around when Malik showed amazing promise as a football player. How sad? The most telling moment in the Netflix special was when his father visited him and they were eating in the dining hall. While the father and independent personal trainer were talking about his nutrition goals, the kid looked blank and dejected. Malik does not want to play football. The father is quite blatantly telling the truth when it is convenient and lying when he wants to downplay his negative influence.

[@KamiKarma006]

TheNaturalebeauty how do you know he doesn’t want to play football?

[@danielfrazier5638]

Look at the way he looked at his pops, he's doing it to make his father happy.

[@kyspls2809]

Light Iverson in the show he pretty much said he doesn’t like football and that he only plays to make his dad happy also he prefers baseball.

[@zakeejones-rumph2055]

TheNaturalebeauty yea he’s forcing hisself to play he honestly wants to play baseball but I don’t think he’s as good in baseball

[@KDYoungSavage]

Same with majority of these kids nowadays. Snoop Dogg son too. You can’t be FORCED to play football that’s how u get hurt. Football a physical game some people just not built for it

[@concertvids34]

I don't know the whole story but from watching Last Chance U all signs point to his father being a helicopter parent. The father appeared to not be as heavy into helping his son with sports until he's a top ranked prospect. His dad leaving him and his mom when he was little is noted as a major point of hurt in the shows story as well. Then he makes the choice to move him away from his baseball friends (a sport it appears he loves more) to push him more toward football. The problem with parents trying to specialize their kids for one sport is it mentally and physically burns out their child like Malik. The scene in the last episode when Malik and his father are in the diner talking about gaining weight had actions that speak louder than words. Look at Maliks face during that scene and tell me that isn't a kid feeling the pressure to please his father. Parenting is not easy don't get me wrong. But most of these kids nowadays have elevated anxiety and depression because of societal pressure they build up and from their parents put so much pressure on them to succeed. I hope he gets another shot and I hope he can continue to grow mentally.

[@spalaces85]

Concertvids34 I agree. Dad didn’t want to be involved until he saw his meal ticket. I personally think he’s trash.

[@Tkenny35]

Concertvids34 totally agree with you. After watching this season of the show, you can absolutely tell Malik does not want to play football. His body language showed and his attitude. He was just going with the motion. Literally. He didn’t seem motivated to get better and go D1. He even openly talked about his depression and anxiety. He is set up to fail more than to succeed. Everyone wants Mali to go D1 and pro but no one ever wonders if Malik actually wants to do that...

[@TOE813]

He like baseball better. Thats all u need to know....

[@nasarmani2924]

false daddy and mommy broke up daddy left son ASKED daddy to come help him and talk with scouts etc daddy heard TONS of people saying his throw is worth money and he could have a potentially better future then daddy started to be more involved and a helicopter parent . watch the story and get the whole gist not just wat u want to see. daddy and already came back to help son talk with scouts because son thought it'd be hard for mommy also if u listen son started to live with daddy at this time so thats when daddy started switching schools & sports etc.

[@mnybags07]

Smh y'all are basing y'all opinions off edited content which is understandable BUT believing it and running with your bashing opinions is just simple minded and shows how much you WANT to hate a person. Sad...

[@Rman237]

I wish Whitlock asked Malik if he wanted to play baseball again

[@jsain360]

rj broussard seems like Malik wanted to play baseball more

[@WillemstadPlug]

I don't think he enjoys football as much as baseball...Probably never has. But because he was apparently better at football than baseball, he (or most likely his father) chose football. But they forget that if you do something you don't like, you prolly ain't gonna give it your 100%...

[@humblezay6023]

Why is he talking for his son

[@jjg9624]

Father wasn't telling the whole story on Florida State that's for sure.

[@sports_grinder1026]

Jackson Giard he said he was giving the 30 second version yet spoke for almost 2 mins

[@KamiKarma006]

Good it’s really none of y’all business🤷🏽‍♂️

[@khalifla5990]

He was a bad drug head at FSU

[@fcssefvvgattrfdx487]

Kam B how you know ?

[@khalifla5990]

Vick Allison I’ve seen him do Coke, and pop pills personally.. And I’ve heard those nights are not the only nights he was doing drugs.. Plus the kid was a fighter in high school, and at FSU..

[@Reformed1]

Isn't this show called "SPEAK FOR YOURSELF"?! Why the dad won't let his son speak for himself about his own problems and past transgressions? How you gonna be a QB and LEADER of a team if you need your DADDY to speak on your behalf?

[@KamiKarma006]

He just knows that anything he says will be magnified and twisted in a negative way so that’s why his dad answered the confrontational questions so they couldn’t make him look like a bad person that bad mouths people

[@blesskinga7212]

He asked his dad the question what yall mad for😭

[@isaacinsaidoo923]

I suggest you watch flemloraps video on malik henry, you're going to understand the situation better if you watch it

[@aWardAvs]

Because the dad can’t trust his kid not to put his foot in his mouth. Unfortunately

[@lulbeeb3378]

Reformed1 the only reason I came her is to see Malik speak for himself then I see his milk dud father

[@shaker7429]

His father destroyed the kid. You can tell watching last chance u he should continued playing baseball

[@alvajjoe]

The headline should read "Malik Henry's DAD of 'Last Chance U' sits down with Jason Whitlock.

[@alvajjoe]

I agree. You can tell that his father is overbearing. Unfortunately I don't see Malik getting to many offers from D-1 schools if any. Being on Last Chance U didn't do him any favors

[@Tkenny35]

Joe Alvarado yeah the way he talked to coach brown in the show will definitely turn off ALL the schools. I think he’s just stressed and full of anxiety because the guy doesn’t even want to play football. He even said he wanted to play baseball lol. I don’t blame him if he doesn’t want to play. If you’re not fully invested and love the sport you play, you’ll never make it.

[@gregorymorand2547]

Oh, jeez Louise.......if your not going to tell the whole truth just don’t say anything. The kid has emotional issues and needs some help. If you watch the show he mentions several time, he doesn’t even like football. His favorite sport is baseball and he’s father made him play football. I feel sorry for the kids because he’s been asking/showing everyone he needs help but as yet no one has answered the call for him and help him out.

[@David-yr1fe]

"I'll give you the 30 second version" Then talks for the rest of the interview

[@GrandStudable]

I wish Malik would've spoken a little more

[@user-zr3pj5tk7k]

The Malik Daddy Show. Poor kid.

[@chriskhanna8504]

Its upsetting to watch a kid like Malik, who has all of the talent in the world but clearly does not want to play football, bc his dad has been too involved in his football career that football now annoys Malik.

[@bullenburger4302]

That Florida state story sounding hella fishy man

[@HiMyNameIsJonathan]

BullenBurger I heard he lost 35 pounds during his first suspension maybe due to coke or Xanax? I don’t know much about it but that narrative is out there.

[@JTSports]

Jonathan Fernandez no he didn't do any drugs he's always been skinny

[@jondough7777777]

Big PapiJT there were drug issues, that was a part of the suspension initially for violation of team rules. Which drugs specifically, not sure. I follow FSU local media closely.

[@kenneyp.9456]

BullenBurger yh there was a story around campus saying he was doing coke

[@flugame8439]

Big PapiJT he was getting his 👃 in that ❄️.

[@lay-awn]

The segment is called "SPEAK FOR YOURSELF" 😞

[@lambspeedpainting8307]

You are wrong. Its called " SPEAK FOR MALIK!" BWAAAAHHHHAAAAA!!!!!

[@panamajr3239]

I wouldn't disrespect Lavar Ball by comparing him to this dude, he never left his kids life and from the looks of things is a very loving husband and father.

[@TheAthleticmonster]

Didn’t this man come into Malik’s life when he was coming up on the football scene? Seems like when he started getting stars, he started getting a dad 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Smiley869]

30 second version huh?

[@shawnyowe]

D Andrews right😂😂😂😂

[@amandagodfrey1758]

To make a long story.... LONG.

[@senorlipsy765]

‘Speak For Yourself’ 80% of his Dad talking, I wanted to hear more from Malik...

[@BeProdigy]

Malik literally talked once this whole entire interview and looked miserable the entire time his father talked. Why even invite his dad if this is supposed to be about Malik Henry...

[@kingrclrg]

Why his dad there. Why his dad speaking

[@diegovillanueva1412]

Malik looks like black morty

[@balotelli2327]

LoL heck yea

[@donsnnk]

Hahah!!!

[@erikcasella4826]

Jesus Christ I can’t unsee this

[@sambowerman6981]

"The coach at IMG was an FSU guy." The pops knows he shouldn't have said that, but just a lesson for all, if you are good enough they will find you in this day and age. Of course you need great coaches to get where you want to go, but an elite talent in highschool will be able to figure it out enough on his own to get to a top University. Malik moving that far from home was his downfall at FSU? Nope, he had already moved that far in highschool. Give a kid with talent and a dream stability and friends that are there for him no matter what and he will rise to his place in the world. That's how it's done.

[@stringer2295]

I saw the show, he has talent but his ego and attitude will hurt him.

[@grantmcintyre5812]

Literally this dad left Malik until Malik was in high school and then started making all these decisions for him like throwing him around to all these different schools.

[@jsain360]

Grant McIntyre and not allowing him to play baseball, which he loved more

[@dragonmaster7841]

Malik’s Dad, “I neva lost!”

[@rjwohlman]

Uh, what did his dad say? He talked for a long time but said nothing, except I'm not to blame for anything.

[@nassw5345]

More like Malik Henry’s Dad interview .... Great player no doubt

[@henzu6951]

the story of malik shows something that is very common in our society. parents push their kids to something they don't wanna do. parents want their kids to be successful which isnt bad but they forget the kids interest and enjoyment. to me it seemed pretty obvious that malik always wanted to play baseball but his dad said he has to play football. there is a scene where the dad actually says that thats a decision a teenager cant make.

[@steven8834]

Message to Malik Henry’s father: get tf out of your sons life all you’ve done is ruin it the day you walked back into it

[@IstealXmas]

Am I the only one who doesn't believe for 1 second he and coach Brown get along?

[@bio1990]

Is it fair to say he looks like a mix of Zhaire Smith and Demar DeRozan

[@lambspeedpainting8307]

NEXT ON : " SPEAK FOR MALIK!" BWAAAAHHHHAAAAA!!!!!

[@stephenblackson5011]

listening to his dad talk here and on last chance u explains a lot.

[@azielrangeljr6046]

Just let the kid play baseball, Joe Jackson.

[@reppinctown92]

Lmao “speak for yourself” or “dad speaks for you”

[@JosephSchubert_27]

For a show titled speak for yourself his dad sure did do a lot of talking

[@Jordan-jj6uu]

Why is this mans daddy sitting next to him lol

[@klpr333]

Wow! Can’t believe some of the comments. People talking about how this kid has anxiety issues and then the Dad takes the brunt of the interview. Takes on accusations to save his kid. Kudos to the Dad. I don’t think anybody down talking this man has had a child or had children in sports. As soon as Malik’s voice started shaking the Dad took it on. I made stupid decisions at etc, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and then started to smarten up. I did this without a father. Wish I would’ve had a Dad like this that cared and saved me when I needed it.

[@taylormoore8316]

In one of the Last Chance U episodes, it showed how Malik Henry really had a passion for baseball and he was really good at it too. His father should have let him continue to play baseball in all honesty and just support him. And baseball players get paid more than football players anyways

[@jrbrandon]

“Fifteen year olds don’t make decisions in my household.” Kind of intense when you’re talking about forcing your son to move across the country by himself against his will.

[@tuesdaynightfootball_]

I thought I was watching a Malik Henry video not his dad talking the entire time

[@KMills318]

This is worst than lavar and lonzo cuz at least lonzo wants to play his sport

[@midofmidlife]

KMills318 lol

[@mannycalavera2335]

And Lonzo seems to have a good relationship with / like his dad.

[@benadek6703]

KMills318 except lonzo wants to play basketball. Malik doesn’t want to play football

[@bravebull8738]

Malik is old enough to make his own decisions, with guidance, of course.

[@abigaila7606]

Bro got suspended at fsu

[@robna7046]

Why didn't Malik answer the question?, it is impossible that his dad knows the story better than he does

[@nolanfrank2907]

U can tell how much the dad is lying by maliks face

[@smalltime3880]

LET THE BOY GROW UP DANM DAD!

[@kingryan69]

this interview told us so much, I have more empathy for Malik after seeing his "father"

[@bkelly]

Malik should go back to baseball

[@ShizukaRose]

shave off the mustache, Malik

[@langdangchang5152]

Lmao "sit down with Malik Henry's father"

[@saintwah]

Title should be Malik Henry of Last Chance Father Sits Down With Jason Whitlock

[@btsdancestudio5691]

The kid is back and being called the next Kurt Warner of Aeena Football!

[@klompdogg8917]

The man said "fustrated" 😂😂😂

[@newbreed1199]

He showed that he didn’t want to play football. He just doesn’t want to disappoint.

[@joserincon8108]

Malik was a great baseball player MLB status

[@ProdByWatson]

Great interview whitlock

[@maknificentthegreat3441]

30 second version!??

[@the503creepout7]

wow, the dad just completely dominated the conversation. you could just see on Malik's face as soon as his pops started talking - (ughhhh. well, i guess my interview here is done.) And some things his dad said just didn't come off well: "15 year old's don't make decisions in my house.", or bringing up race when asked if he considered himself a helicopter parent(that seemed like a real stretch), and the most telling was when he said Malik did not want to go to IMG but Marchell was absolutely certain it was "in his best interest" - then within a month it backfires and they move back. Clearly, this is the man who established this pattern of instability in Malik's career.

[@MAKUHII]

This is hard to look at because this is what I went through in high school and freshman year of college which eventually made me stop playing and transferred from my university

[@ddtripp1237]

“I spoke with jimbo and we decided we gotta get him outta there” his dad is part of the reason he left smh.. his dad talks soooooo slow It bothers me. I don’t trust people like that.

[@matty4natty]

I hope the best for Malik. He deserves respect for honoring his father. No one really knows everything that went on as a 5 star. Thanks Malik for sharing your journey. May life bring you happiness joy and all you deserve.

[@jasonbrandenberg5664]

DIVA QB WITH A LOT OF ISSUES AND FATHER AS LAVAR BALL JR LOL

[@Nickm47]

Jason Mark half a lavar ball at least lavar was apart of his kids lives...

[@jasonbrandenberg5664]

Nico strawburry yeah im lavar ball fan and ball family 2

[@brotherLee340]

Yea and Malik is reportedly on drugs bad. He fits the description of a pill head. Uneven personality. Seems like he is either up or down. No in between. And he was fighting his teammates alot at Indy. I feel sorry for the kid

[@edwardpapa1278]

I enjoy not getting the full story...jason let this guy off the hook. Should have grilled him about IMG n FSU more

[@bushwickfitness4535]

"When a Black father tries to make sure his son is doing well." Why wasn't you tryjng to make sure in the youth years of his life? Why when you found out he was gonna be start you climbed back in his life? Wait, why are you speaking for him? This just makes me sick. The young man should do what he wants. If he don't want to play no more fine, but I'm not feeling this "wanna be" "father"

[@jacobweast]

Tired of hearing his dad say what “he thinks”. Want to hear my Malik thinks.

[@heyah1447]

Everyone wanna be LaVar Ball, the difference is that LaVar gives his kids the opportunity to play Ball or do something else, and he will encourage them, while this dude left his life, came back and forces him to play football when he obviously wanted to play baseball.

[@Barubindc]

Let the kid speak for himself

[@danielsandoval794]

His dad talked more then him who’s interview was it

[@rowansymonds5316]

Football’s Lonzo and Lavar

[@sbrnation7090]

Rowan Symonds wtf??

[@kbeatty5150]

Rowan Symonds I Think Melo will play in the NBA, but he might be !

[@landisfinley4840]

Not even! The ball brothers actually like the sport they play, and Lavar is a loud mouth but if they said they didn’t want to play he wouldn’t disown them like this dude !

[@haroldbottom3474]

These kids remind me of how we use to treat our pitbulls back in the 80s. This daddy is the worst daddy to deal with as a coach. Worst the Alabama 2nd string quarterback Jalen Hurts.

[@goleafsgo8496]

The manner in which the NFL secures their talent makes it very difficult on young men. They have to make life changing decisions as a child that really adults would struggle with. What elementary school, high school and then ultimately college to attend are huge decisions. Unfortunately as well they are often prayed upon by others that are trying to make a career for themselves. However it all comes back to support, strong family ties are needed.

[@itsdavelleTV]

His dad lame af for trynna ruining kid life

[@fu9955]

To be clear: You cannot ask a black father if he is "helicopter" parent because it's racist...even if the person asking the question is a black man who may / may not be a father himself.

[@fu9955]

Racist!

[@cristianmendoza6301]

The dad is sketchy , Florida State has to do something to him to get Malik to want to go there . The dad seems to be in it for himself and is probably scared now because the window is closing for his son to make the nfl

[@ndavis7789]

Was this an interview for malik or his dad?

[@JoseDior_]

I feel like he dont even wanna play football anymore. Certain coaches, certain people have that effect on people. Some people may play the sport still just off the fact they're good at it not cause its fun to them so they dont gaf fr

[@ralphbanks814]

He said let me tell you quickly.... 6 mins later

[@vitorininho]

The name of the show is speak for yourself and his dad is speaking for him lol

[@Decal0327]

This kid didn't prosper because he didn't wanna play football. His dad's selfish vision for his son. Wack!!!

[@noughsaid7999]

Wow. Ive never heard a dad say his son's first name over 20 times during a conversation.

[@bernardodeleon7979]

Also this title does not really make sense. It should be :”Malik Henry’s father sits down with Jason Whitlock”

[@derekh4943]

Take note: How not to help or pressure you kids. We can always learn from others mistake.

[@MikeB-jz5mh]

The fact that Marchel Henry dominates the interview proves how much of a control freak he is. Crazy dad.

[@bobbykola6990]

So Malik on Speak for Yourself..... Father spends more time talking than anyone. Good talk Malik.

[@BTrix3D]

How about you just let the kid choose what he wants to do in life. Obviously help him and guide him so he doesn't drift to doing bad things. More important things in life than playing sports.

[@FridayThe13thhh]

💯

[@smalltime3880]

NO DIRT ON COACH BROWN! TOLD YALL THERE IS NOTHING THERE HE CARED FOR THOSE KIDS!

[@evanporter512]

Speak for yourself, AKA have your dad speak for you. Feel bad for that kid.

[@reonbaws1982]

His dad's trying to live his life through his son

[@gregl4065]

So both grandparents are really sick and his dad told him you can't come home, you have to stay and play football. That says it all right there.

[@russs7263]

Congratulations Dad this interview just proved what we already know. You are the issue.

[@jcsierra6778]

I think it should be Easy for everyone to understand that he has some Problems none of us are PERFECT!! above that the coaches are still willing to play him BECAUSE THEY KNOW HE JUST THAT GOOD. One in million type of player

[@nickbanks8281]

Speak for yourself is the name of the show... dad talks for Malik.

[@tylito4764]

I love this dude though. Hope he makes it somewhere!

[@myview2543]

You should never speak about another man like that right in front of him. Degrading.

[@dupreehundo3070]

Malik didn’t even speak on a show call speak for yourself wtf lol