Michael Sams undrafted—distraction or talent?

[JoshB]

ESPN can run anything into the ground...

Which they do all the time...

It the soldier in me,that all.

Which is fine and we all appreciate what soldiers do... at the same time, I dont think any soldier gets into the military cause they want to see their name/face in the media. So of course we're going to see athletes in the media more, media is about entertainment.

 

[PhillyGirl]

I am really entertained by the Sam affair. Everyone is saying the media is blowing it up, but who are the ones who keep talking about it over and over and over? The media just feeds the beast. Vicious cycle.

So he's gay. Move along and wait for the next big story ESPN spoon-feeds us. Why are we so accepting when it comes to criminals, guys with bad attitudes, etc. in the NFL but not OK with a guy being open about who he loves? Guys can be open about what god they believe in, what politician they follow, players they love/hate, personal opinions on everything, etc. .. Love is just another layer of who a person is.

Now that one person has got the ball rolling on the discussion, it won't BE so newsworthy anymore, because eventually it WILL be accepted (whether the haters like it or not). Right now, it's still not embraced (as evidenced by public outcry: idiots boycotting the NFL .. really? HE HASN'T EVEN MADE THE FINAL ROSTER hahah), but hopefully more gay players feel comfortable enough with who they are to pursue their dreams in sports.

For real .. I don't give a damn who you sleep with, who you vote for, what religion you are or aren't, where you are from, what you look like, whatever .. If you are a good person and play your heart out on the field, you have my respect. Unless you play for the Cowboys, Giants, or Redskins

 

[TerryP]

@PhillyGirl For me, entertained is too strong of a word. Intrigued? Maybe? Fascination doesn't fit either.

All of this does show a fundamental flaw in arguments. You have one side asking for acceptance and a lot say, "OK, it's your life." But that same side is also asking for agreement under the guise of acceptance. Those are two entirely separate issues.

To me, it's a sad statement to see people who voice their disapproval labeled bigots. Those calling labeling, and placing them in the category of bigotry are actually practicing the same.

 

[PhillyGirl]

@PhillyGirl For me, entertained is too strong of a word. Intrigued? Maybe? Fascination doesn't fit either.

All of this does show a fundamental flaw in arguments. You have one side asking for acceptance and a lot say, "OK, it's your life." But that same side is also asking for agreement under the guise of acceptance. Those are two entirely separate issues.

To me, it's a sad statement to see people who voice their disapproval labeled bigots. Those calling labeling, and placing them in the category of bigotry are actually practicing the same.

Oh for sure, as with any "big sports issue", there are sides, and these sides are both hypocritical and name-call and complain, yadda yadda. See: it's OK for Tebow to be a vocal Christian, but not for Sam to be a vocal homosexual. It's OK for Sam to be a vocal homosexual, but not for Tebow to be a vocal Christian. Same story, different sides. All the same noise at the end of the day, at least to me :blahblah:

I am in the camp of being accepting, even if you don't necessarily agree. It's the same as with anything: religion, politics, culture, etc. I may despise Nickelback with a passion but if you like them, that's great, I accept your viewpoint and hope that you are happy! :dance: If you vote for the guy I hate, that's great, I accept your (hopefully) informed opinion, and hope for the best. If you are a man who loves men, that's great, I pray you have a mutually satisfying and happy relationship.

People gotta stop worrying so much about agreeing with each other, and worry more about just plain old getting along. :moon: <-- playing with new smilies, obviously. :five:

 

[TerryP]

People gotta stop worrying so much about agreeing with each other, and worry more about just plain old getting along. :moon: <-- playing with new smilies, obviously. :five:

DAMN IT! Here I am putting off arranging the display order for those and all you can do is remind me of how out-of-whack they are?!?!?!

If it was only drag and click...

 

[alabama mike]

IMO, he is both, a huge distraction but some talent. I wish him well with the Rams.

 

[bamaraider]

Guy won SEC Defensive Player of the Year, but he's without a doubt a damn distraction because the media blows everything out of proportion. Feel bad for the guy because NFL Network and ESPN won't shut the hell up about it when all he really cares about is is being thankful for being able to play in the league.