Other MIchael Sam - Openly Gay and Drafted

[TheGreatBarryB]

ESPN’s shower report gets The Daily Show treatment
Posted by Mike Florio on August 28, 2014, 9:07 AM EDT

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When it comes to determining whether an NFL news story has fully crossed over to the mainstream, I apply two general barometers: (1) whether I get asked about the topic by people I don’t know very well (or at all) in places like the grocery store and restaurants; and (2) whether it becomes a topic on The Daily Show.

Wednesday night’s edition of the Comedy Central staple featured a look at the ESPN report regarding the shower habits of Michael Sam.

“Why would his teammates feel uncomfortable showering with Michael Sam?” Jon Stewart said. “Does he use Axe Garlic & Rotten Egg body wash? Does Michael Sam have a Kuato? . . . . Michael Sam’s gay. Are we not over this yet?”

Reacting to the explanation that Sam’s absence from the shower room with teammates may have resulted from Sam engaging in football-related activities, Stewart said, “Yes, those are all the most likely things a football team might be doing. But couldn’t he also be singing show tunes or binge-watching Bravo? ESPN viewers need to know.”

Stewart then brought in “Senior Sports Correspondent” Samantha Bee, who provided a “report” regarding Sam’s alarming lack of “locker room behavior of normal heterosexual NFL players,” such as “grab ass,” “dip snaps,” and “ball cupping.”

She then produced a copy of Jeff Pearlman’s Boys Will Be Boys, reading graphic quotes relating to Charles Haley’s notorious locker-room behaviors.

The ultimate conclusion?

“If Michael Sam wants to fit in to the NFL, he’d better cut the shy act and gay it up,” Bee said.

Sorry but slightly off topic , the link to the Cowboys book was extraordinary. Conforms what we already know about guys like Irvin and Smith but still.

Had to laugh at Larry Brown's comments on Newton.

Anyway bad luck to Sam.

 

[Exe Gesis]

 

[JeffDunne]

Cowboys will claim him in waivers imo.

Cue Brokeback Mountain jokes.

He'd be a good fit for them (so to speak).

 

[larkis]

Thought we would of kept him as he is a better special teams contributor.

We showed him off and he played too well but not good enough to beat out Westbrook. He will land on his feet somewhere. Would of been nice to sneak him onto our practice squad.

 

[ausbacker]

Thought we would of kept him as he is a better special teams contributor.

We showed him off and he played too well but not good enough to beat out Westbrook. He will land on his feet somewhere. Would of been nice to sneak him onto our practice squad.

Westbrooks has fairly impressive this preseason. Sam's biggest issue is his athleticism and the fact that he doesn't hold up in run D. If you're going to be a one trick pony, you need to be an awesome pass rusher like Aldon Smith or Clay Matthews.

Westbrooks and the Patriots Zach Moore are intriguing prospects.

 

[royals1922]

He will be picked up, the NFL will see to it.

 

[Blacky]

So he has cleaed waivers and wont get a spot on the Rams PS

 

[kaiserchief13]

The Jets should get him to play qb, atleast he won't butt fumble.

 

[bgt2110]

Cowboys will claim him in waivers imo.

Great call

 

[Exe Gesis]

Great call

It's my year this year, comps tips predictions. Be afraid.

 

[ausbacker]

Great call

It's my year this year, comps tips predictions. Be afraid.

Technically speaking, Sam is a Free Agent acquisition not a waiver selection.

*WTF is a Free Agenct?

 

[Exe Gesis]

Technically speaking, Sam is a Free Agenct acquisition not a waiver selection.

We don't let technicalities get in the way of a good call.

 

[ausbacker]

We don't let technicalities get in the way of a good call.

Obvious call for King Jerry PRawesome. He'll do anything to stay relevant.

 

[Exe Gesis]

Obvious call for King Jerry PRawesome. He'll do anything to stay relevant.

They also need a pass rush specialist. Win win.

 

[ausbacker]

They also need a pass rush specialist. Win win.

In obvious passing downs, I know which side I'd be calling audibles and rushing toward.

 

[Toil83]

Cowboys will claim him in waivers imo.

Looks like you might be on the money. It's a good move for him, our D is so bad that he might see some serious playing time.

http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2014/09/michael-sam-on-verge-of-joining-cowboys-practice-squad/

 

[Exe Gesis]

Michael Sam leaves Montreal Alouettes’ training camp
Posted by Michael David Smith on June 12, 2015, 6:40 PM EDT

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The CFL’s Montreal Alouettes have confirmed that Michael Sam left the team’s training camp and headed home to Texas today, citing unspecified personal reasons

“With all due respect for Michael Sam, the nature of this decision will remain confidential,” the team said in a statement. “The Montreal Alouettes fully respect Michael Sam’s decision and rally around him to offer him all time and support needed. The team has left the door open and Michael is welcome to come back whenever he feels ready.”

Sam was the first openly gay player to be drafted in the NFL when the Rams selected him last year. He was cut by the Rams despite playing well in the preseason and then cut after a brief stint on the Cowboys’ practice squad.

After failing to catch on with any NFL teams, Sam signed with the Alouettes last month. Montreal’s first preseason game is tomorrow night.

 

[Woodson]

Can we slam the door on this thread that has hit the skids. The guy is irrevellant now.