Quote:From the standpoint of media coverage, I think that if Michael Sam wouldn't have admitted he's gay, the coverage would be far less. Granted,  Sam would have had to deal with the rumors. But eventually,  the non-sports media would have moved on to something else. On the other hand, with Sam now coming out publicly saying he's gay, he's going to be considered a key symbol of the ' LGBT Community cause.'  The media is likely going to make him a focal point in the short term and long term.