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When Michael Sam first came out I honestly didn't think much of it. I mean its 2014, the world is changing so what the hell BUT........i did say, "God forbid he doesn't get drafted, he'll start blaming it on the fact that he's gay."

Fast forward to PRESENT DAY, Monday May 12 2014 The New York Post......

After the initial joy of being drafted by an NFL team wore off, Michael Sam, pro footballs first openly gay played wondered why he wasn't picked until the 7th round.

While the barrier-breaking lineman was happy to have a job with the St Louis Rams, he couldn't help wondering if NFL teams stayed away in earlier rounds because of him coming out of the closet.

"I should've been picked in the first 3 rounds" said Sam hours after the draft.

The trailingblazing athlete stopped short of accusing teams of overlooking him because of his sexuality. etc etc.

Personally I think he's setting the stage for forcing the Rams to make sure that he makes the team otherwise face the rants that he was cut because he was gay.

Stay tuned.
 
The last five SEC Defensive Players of the Year were first round picks, four of them top-10. If Rolando McClain hadn't abruptly retired, all five would still be playing in the NFL. Coming out (knowingly) cost Sam a fortune. If he can't get a roster spot somewhere it'll be obvious why.
 
Rick2583 said:
And so it begins.
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It's probably moot; he should be able to get a roster spot based on his ability. Then everyone can relax.
 
speeds said:
It's probably moot; he should be able to get a roster spot based on his ability. Then everyone can relax.
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Speeds I agree he should but you can expect a media firestorm if he doesn't.

I'm guessing because he's a head case ego maniac but I still can't believe that Manzel lasted until pick # 22
 
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speeds said:
The last five SEC Defensive Players of the Year were first round picks, four of them top-10. If Rolando McClain hadn't abruptly retired, all five would still be playing in the NFL. Coming out (knowingly) cost Sam a fortune. If he can't get a roster spot somewhere it'll be obvious why.
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Now you see, I don't think coming out cost him, after he claimed to have come out to his team mates in college. I think this kid brings with him a propensity to make things about himself and not the team. I know what he says, but those words don't equate to actions. He also brings a media firestorm of distractions, that put him in the 7th round.

He could have not did anything...didn't see Johnny football running around screaming I bang girls....gotten picked, then had a heart to heart with his new employer. Allowing the NFL to craft the story, with professional handlers far more skilled than the chips and dip crowd he had behind him.

What I saw was a kid out to make a political statement, not a professional one like the other SEC defensive players of the year. And now the concern is, will he continue to use what he is over what he can do.
 
...I've said it before, and I'll say it again, why is there such a pressing need to publicly proclaim one's sexuality?...do I go around flapping my arms and saying, "Hey, look at me, I'm heterosexual" ?....no, and why? Because it should not be a subject that is irrelevantly interjected into something else as if it has some bearing...and also because people do not/should not give a shit about my sexuality one way or another.
 
totus44 said:
Now you see, I don't think coming out cost him, after he claimed to have come out to his team mates in college. I think this kid brings with him a propensity to make things about himself and not the team. I know what he says, but those words don't equate to actions. He also brings a media firestorm of distractions, that put him in the 7th round.

He could have not did anything...didn't see Johnny football running around screaming I bang girls....gotten picked, then had a heart to heart with his new employer. Allowing the NFL to craft the story, with professional handlers far more skilled than the chips and dip crowd he had behind him.

What I saw was a kid out to make a political statement, not a professional one like the other SEC defensive players of the year. And now the concern is, will he continue to use what he is over what he can do.
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...can you imagine the media shit storm if the Dolphins had drafted him?
 
It's just more hypocrisy because you're insisting people have to be accepting of something regardless of their own beliefs. I don't care one way or another but people out there have strong religious beliefs when it comes to homosexuality. Isn't it also a problem to tell those people they have to keep quiet about their beliefs? It doesn't make them a homophobe or a hater if they're simply stating what their beliefs are.
 
...mess, I totally agree, and I seem to recall some people saying the same thing during the "Duck Dynasty" thread fiasco.
 
yankeesince59 said:
...can you imagine the media shit storm if the Dolphins had drafted him?
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No doubt. Even more ironic would have been the Redskins, with the media trying to gin up controversy there. Of course the topper would have been what if Rush Limbaugh's was successful in buying the Rams, lol! Oh, is it hate speech now to call them the Lambies?
 
yankeesince59 said:
...mess, I totally agree, and I seem to recall some people saying the same thing during the "Duck Dynasty" thread fiasco.
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I think if it was just one kiss and a hug nobody would've said a word. Fine he got drafted kissed his partner and whatever. When it turned into smashing cake in each other's face and licking off the icing than you have to be kidding me.
 
Messiah717 said:
I think if it was just one kiss and a hug nobody would've said a word. Fine he got drafted kissed his partner and whatever. When it turned into smashing cake in each other's face and licking off the icing than you have to be kidding me.
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Yeah Vic, I think that would fall into the category of an over the top celebration.

What kills me about that whole thing is that originally many said, "Well if it were a heterosexual couple they would have kissed & hugged" Yes that's very likely true but they would have used a little more class & maturity & discretion afterwards. That whole cake thing was completely unnecessary & was only used to send a message.
 
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Hope he has a thick skin. If he's lined up opposite of me...I'm saying to him.."hey sugar you got some icing on your lip...I hope that's icing....". Anything to draw encroachment or a PF.
 
totus44 said:
Hope he has a thick skin. If he's lined up opposite of me...I'm saying to him.."hey sugar you got some icing on your lip...I hope that's icing....". Anything to draw encroachment or a PF.
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...lmao...that's just plain mean...but still funny as hell.
 
yankeesince59 said:
...I've said it before, and I'll say it again, why is there such a pressing need to publicly proclaim one's sexuality?...do I go around flapping my arms and saying, "Hey, look at me, I'm heterosexual" ?....no, and why? Because it should not be a subject that is irrelevantly interjected into something else as if it has some bearing...and also because people do not/should not give a shit about my sexuality one way or another.
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Ron, you hit the nail perfectly on its head.

Sensationalized Media, a pitiful beacon of decadent times...!

If the Press gave each draftee, equal time, to reveal their sexual preference, then we'd still be drafting the 1st round.

It erks me how, the first round picks, got less press, and camera time, than some Loose End, who chooses to exploit his sexuality to the world. The "kiss' was more news than this boy needed to see...!:smiley-puke:
 
Rick2583 said:
When Michael Sam first came out I honestly didn't think much of it. I mean its 2014, the world is changing so what the hell BUT........i did say, "God forbid he doesn't get drafted, he'll start blaming it on the fact that he's gay."

Fast forward to PRESENT DAY, Monday May 12 2014 The New York Post......

After the initial joy of being drafted by an NFL team wore off, Michael Sam, pro footballs first openly gay played wondered why he wasn't picked until the 7th round.

While the barrier-breaking lineman was happy to have a job with the St Louis Rams, he couldn't help wondering if NFL teams stayed away in earlier rounds because of him coming out of the closet.

"I should've been picked in the first 3 rounds" said Sam hours after the draft.

The trailingblazing athlete stopped short of accusing teams of overlooking him because of his sexuality. etc etc.

Personally I think he's setting the stage for forcing the Rams to make sure that he makes the team otherwise face the rants that he was cut because he was gay.

Stay tuned.
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It's probably the circus act he created... good grief...
 
Or as stated on Sports Radio: 'We've come painfully far since Luci and Desi decided to get separate beds".

ESPN, turned this affair into a Political Media Frenzy! Shame on 24 hour sports. Save the issue for a different media arena. A bastardization of Sports News.
 
So.....it turns out Ophra's OWL network was filming Sam and his boy toy for a reality show. Looks like the kiss and cake (rick is thinking bukkake) were staged.
 
totus44 said:
So.....it turns out Ophra's OWL network was filming Sam and his boy toy for a reality show. Looks like the kiss and cake (rick is thinking bukkake) were staged.
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Definitely a sensationalized bastardization, or one word, Oprah, to TV shows what abortion is to planned parent hood. Oprah is the former not latter.

Oprah and Maury Popvich whats the difference? The Bozo of Romper Room herself.....!!!
 
Mattingly23NY said:
Definitely a sensationalized bastardization, or one word, Oprah, to TV shows what abortion is to planned parent hood. Oprah is the former not latter.

Oprah and Maury Popvich whats the difference? The Bozo of Romper Room herself.....!!!
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Rob..........you A R E the father.
 
totus44 said:
So.....it turns out Ophra's OWL network was filming Sam and his boy toy for a reality show. Looks like the kiss and cake (rick is thinking bukkake) were staged.
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^^^ I saw what you did there. :lol:
 
yankeesince59 said:
^^^ I saw what you did there. :lol:
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I don't even know what BUKKAKE means. Anyway back at the ranch, football player or reality TV star? I'm predicting right now that he doesn't make the Rams. And I can only assume that the exaggerated water falls he displayed when he got the call from the draft was also for the cameras. What a joke.
 
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Rick, if you want to understand modern references...use this resource. It won't make you a hipster, but you can play one on the internet.
 
Rick2583 said:
Rob..........you A R E the father.
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Oh NOOOoooooooo. I always wondered if there was a bastard kid out there, I was never told about, who I let the better part of me/it, run down my leg.

:lol: good one Rick....

another thing gets my goat, is Sam is not the first and only gay football player in the NFL. Perhaps the 1st openly prima donna, who decided to have his party in front of the cameras.

I'd love to see, the first down Sam plays, with the opposing team, all lining up around him, all 11 players in line to knock him on his ass, bury him under the turf in a Dog Pile. Hell with the TD, let them have the 1st one. Imagine if he pats a fellow player on the buttocks, he could/should have a sexual harassment lawsuit on Sam's hands. Now that would be a 1st also....hehe...!!!

Off to my Anger Shrink, again....(J/K)... :lol: Actually, I've got to see a Counselor for the child I forgot I had....
 
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