Michael Sam. Expected to be mid round pick. On ESPN now. SEC Co- Def POY.
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Former Mizzou player/ NFL prospect is gay
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I don't think it's as big of an issue as people might think. As long as he does his job he'll be fine.
He came out to the Mizzou team last summer. They all kept quiet. NFL scouts knew. It was going to come out.
Him coming out gets us closer to it not being a big deal.Originally posted by MR_:
I'll be happy when this type of thing isn't such a huge story. His sexuality is his business.
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Good for him. Also glad to see it didn't distract their team so that particular argument will have less credence; they had a great year.
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Originally posted by hpharri1994:
Him coming out gets us closer to it not being a big deal.Originally posted by MR_
I'll be happy when this type of thing isn't such a huge story. His sexuality is his business.
I didn't say or wasn't implying that he shouldn't have come out. I'll just be happy when we get past it is all. Those who have a problem with it will have that problem whether you come out or not. I just hate that it seems to matter to the point that people have to.
Originally posted by hpharri1994:
Him coming out gets us closer to it not being a big deal.Originally posted by MR_
I'll be happy when this type of thing isn't such a huge story. His sexuality is his business.
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What a stupid comment? Do you think the NFL will make guys take showers if they don't want to?
Or is that a thinly veiled way for you to say *he* should be made to shower separately to accommodate them?
Bigot alert!!!
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Or is that a thinly veiled way for you to say *he* should be made to shower separately to accommodate them?
Bigot alert!!!
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Yes, they have the right to not shower with him the same as they have the right to not shower with whomever has cooties. If they see him in the shower before them, don't go in the shower. If they see him come in while they're showering, finish showering and getting ready. Problem solved.
Wow... Good for him. Count me in the the camp that thinks it's his business. I don't care. Hope he succeeds.
Lots of bigotry there oh lordy. Fact is that gay men that keep it lo key, usually arent attracted to straight men. We would probably be socked how many gay or bisexual men there already are in professional sports. Nothing to see here imo
Good for him. I do think Ohlordy has a valid point but I also think it will be handled appropriately and will be a non issue for any team. As long as the guy gives great effort there should be no reason for problems. The locker room as always will draw its own line on every subject.
The nature of the game and players looking for a mental edge he will catch hell on the field though. Just the way it is
The nature of the game and players looking for a mental edge he will catch hell on the field though. Just the way it is
If he told his team last year as reported it would come out in the NFL background checks that dig way to deep. Even if they kept it quiet an agent of another LB would more than likely release it late to get hopefully get their client a bump over him. It should be a non issue but honestly some teams will pass because of it as stupid as that sounds.
So either be able to say you were the one who came out on your own for the rest of your life OR you cowered in the face of adversity and allowed someone else to disclose something that is very important to you. He took control of the situation.
He's a legitimate NFL prospect, so yes, they will be looked at differently. The NFL will be subject to discrimination lawsuits, too. I imagine he'll get drafted, and it will be no issue.
I'll be glad when the day comes that someone's sexuality isn't making headlines.
If you concern yourself with a public figured sexuality, you need a hobby.
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If you concern yourself with a public figured sexuality, you need a hobby.
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That will likely be one of the hot topics of the draft, which is unfortunate. It's a story, and it will be discussed until the draft is over. I'm sure there are coaches and GMs who will recognize his athletic value to their team, and there's marketing potential to a niche market that has yet to be tapped, which means a new revenue stream.
