Former college football player of the Missouri Tigers Michael Alan Sam, comes out large, in charge, and unfettered.
Reading articles on Sams' past although not entirely detailed still gives you an understanding of his struggles, yet he doesn't use the strife of his obstacles to hold him back -- he uses it as a propellant.
It is indeed admirable and unselfish of this young man to stand in a line of fire, as to not make a spectacle of himself and his future teammates -- which is why he decided to come out before the NFL draft season. He thought it best to let all the hoopla take place now so that it can die down later.
The youngest of eight children, Sam told the Times "I want to own my truth."
And he does just that as he stated at a Los Angeles dinner party, when asked if he were nervous about the step he is taking to which he said "You all are the ones who are nervous. I'm excited."
Kudos to Michael Sam for being authentically who he is, by "owning his truth."
Side note: The NBA's first openly gay player Jason Collins, recently signed with the Brooklyn Nets.
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