My 16-year old son’s passion for football is why I’ve recently become so addicted to the sport. I was always a basketball guy. But with my Lakers doing horribly right now (wait, Steve Nash is retiring at the end of the season?), watching NBA games just isn’t the same for me.
Football, on the other hand, is exciting — on the high school, college and pro level. So of course I’m following this huge Michael Sam story everyone’s talking about.
As I read the reaction to this 24-year old coming out and how this man being gay will affect whether he gets drafted into the NFL, I feel like I’m re-watching the Jackie Robinson film “42.”
IF he gets to play, Michael Sam is going to need a Pee Wee Reese on his team — stat! It will be interesting to see who steps up. Time will tell, but eight individuals in the NFL have already shared their thoughts about Sam’s decision to live his truth. The prognosis is not very good.
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