Bo Nix explains why he is off social media

“For whatever reason in life and in football, people think that we have this opportunity to doubt or question or hype up or tear down these guys,” he said. “It’s really sports in general who make this entertainment business a lot bigger than what it is. And we forget everybody just out here having a good time, having fun, doing the best they can.

But for me, it’s quite simple, really. I delete all my social media, I don’t even have it. So, unless somebody says that to my face, I really don’t hear it, and nobody is ever bold enough to say it to my face. Really, I don’t get on social media.”

Nix recalled a moment during his time at Auburn that showcased how nasty and vile social media can be, which caused him to rethink his use of various platforms. He believes his ability to tune out the criticism can serve as a lesson for the next generation of athletes.

“It allows other people to see how you respond to adversity, and there is a lot of younger kids out there. There are a lot of people who want to be in our shoes and wanna grow up just like us — hopefully they’re better,” he said. “But it’s good for them to know that not everything’s pretty, not everything’s happy-go-lucky. It definitely doesn’t go as planned.

“If this was what I had planned, you know, I would have won every national championship in college. We’d have won the Super Bowl last year, and we’d be undefeated right now. But unfortunately, the other team is trying to do the same thing. So, you know, life’s not about being fair. You’re gonna go through ups and downs. You’re going to face adversity. Honestly, a lot of people aren’t gonna like you.”

Head coach Sean Payton echoed Nix’s resilience, noting offensive woes stem from team-wide issues like slow starts and penalties, not solely the quarterback.

“It’s not Bo, it’s part of the whole process offensively,” Payton said, via ESPN.

Nix certainly has the right attitude, and we can all stand to learn something from him, especially when it comes to the use (or overuse) of social media.