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Gay Athletes in Sports: Michael Sam, Mizzou DE Comes Out Gay Athletes in Sports: Michael Sam, Mizzou DE Comes Out

08-08-2015 , 02:45 AM
Well, he made his debut....

TSN showed a few of his "highlights". He's slow and didn't get very close to the ball on any of the plays they showed.
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08-14-2015 , 07:51 PM
Michael Sam ‏@MichaelSamNFL 19m19 minutes ago
The last 12 months have been very difficult for me, to the point where I became concerned with my mental health. Because of this I am 1/3

Michael Sam ‏@MichaelSamNFL 19m19 minutes ago
going to step away from the game at this time. I thank the Alouettes for this opportunity and hope to be back on the field soon. Thank 2/3

Michael Sam ‏@MichaelSamNFL 19m19 minutes ago
you all for your understanding and support. 3/3
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08-14-2015 , 07:51 PM
Annnnnnnd he's done.

http://www.tsn.ca/als-sam-stepping-a...tball-1.345739

Hopefully he gets through his problems.
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08-14-2015 , 07:54 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by bigdottawa
Well, he made his debut....

TSN showed a few of his "highlights". He's slow and didn't get very close to the ball on any of the plays they showed.
You'd think he'd be great at getting near balls.
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08-14-2015 , 08:02 PM
^ Try harder. C+ at best.

Hope he begins to feel better and resolve his issues.
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08-14-2015 , 08:47 PM
In all seriousness, it's sad because he's probably set back progress by a bunch. The next gay athlete will think I better just keep my mouth shut so I don't have a nervous breakdown like Sam.

He was incredibly brave, just not quite strong enough and more important not nearly a good enough player.
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08-14-2015 , 08:55 PM
Most of us aren't strong enough. I'm usually not, and I obviously have a lot less at stake.

I just want Michael Sam to be happy. He's made it through so much his entire life. You'd think it would be downhill now but that isn't how life works.
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