Quote:No, the place for the coverage of it is on NFL network and ESPN, where a young gay man interested in football will actually see the coverage. Your statement really gets to the crux of the issue, your idea that not only should gay people be made to feel unaccepted, but that the media should insulate you from things you feel uncomfortable with.

 

Nope.  I never said that gay people should be made to feel unaccepted and I never said that the media should insulate me from anything.

 

For the record, I am not uncomfortable around gay people at all.  As of matter of fact, one of my direct work colleagues happens to be gay, and it isn't an issue at all.  I also happen to have many close family members and friends that are openly gay, and once again, it's no issue.

 

My problem isn't with Michael Sam as much as it is with the media.  ESPN is about sports, not social/lifestyle issues.  NFLN is about the NFL, not social/lifestyle issues.  I don't tune in to FOX News or CNN to get the latest sports news or NFL news.  I don't expect to tune in to ESPN or NFLN to get the latest gossip about a mediocre at best player who is gay.

 

Once again, the guy gets signed to a practice squad and held a press conference?  Why is that?

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