It's hardly the worst piece of news pops has had to deal with:-
His upbringing in Hitchcock, Texas, was filled with adversity. As such, he told ESPN that his decision to come out seemed easy compared to the tragedy he has had to endure.
"I endured so much in my past: seeing my older brother...
His team and the campus in general have received massive amounts of praise.
They've all known since August and still nobody 'leaked'.
I listened to Pat Forte being interviewed, a renowned College sports journo, who's son happened to go to Mizzou, and knows Sam.
When Pat asked his son about it...
But in this case they are 2 sides of the same coin.
Without homophobia there would be gay players.
The TV 'talking head' I listen to is liberal, white, old and East Coast Jewish.
Basically pretty near to a European outlook, he's no gun toting, shock and ore, bible bashing Tea Party Republican...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/american-football/26119059
This is the story currently vexing the 'talking heads' of American sport.
The potted history being:-
- Michael Sam has finished his college career.
- His basic job is to tackle the QB.
- He's one of the best college defensive prospects...