Cove Darbyshire reflects on father's suicide ahead of playoffs

Anderson quarterback Cove Darbyshire, preparing for playoff games, shares his ongoing struggle with the fallout from his father's suicide five years ago. Chad Darbyshire died on September 5, 2021, shortly after Cove's 13th birthday. As Cove continues to excel in football, he expresses mixed emotions about his father's absence during key moments of his athletic career, including senior night. Cove's mother, Marion, highlights the deep impact of Chad's death on the family, emphasizing their enduring grief and the complexities of their memories of him. Cove's desire to honor his father's memory remains intertwined with their shared struggles.

• 12:03 PMYahoo Sports — ‘You should've stayed': Anderson QB Cove Darbyshire still healing from father's suicide