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I realize that in 2013 it's insane that we're just getting the first active male professional athlete to come out publicly to say he's gay, but it just happened.
Decent player, hard worker, very respected by players and coaches throughout the league, intelligent and outgoing.
Basically, a great person to be the first and encourage others to do the same. He wasn't bashful, he wasn't timid, he was proud and hopefully that gives other professional gay athletes the same pride and strength to come out in an industry that still doesn't discourage the "good 'ol boys club" mentality that runs rampant throughout the sports world.
Brendan Ayanbadejo said he expects four NFL players to come out in the near future, as well.
In other words: The industry that reacts to social changes the slowest is finally making changes, they're finally being open about supporting their players (ALL their players) and it's now at the point where if you are still a narrow-minded bigot you will be getting lonelier and lonelier on that limb of yours.
Yeah, I'd imagine the whole experience is terrifying.
To ITM's point, it's sad when entities with so much influence choose to ignore changes in the social climate. Mark Cuban, god bless 'em, said he'd be "honored" to have a gay athlete on his team essentially saying he admires the fortitude it would take to succeed to the highest level while wondering the entire time if a single secret that you feel isn't even anyone else's business could end your career.
Either way, we've been hearing for a couple months now that players will begin coming out as they feel more comfortable to do so and this is the first of (hopefully) many. There's no doubt in my mind there is a sizable group of professional gay athletes and it's time they're encouraged to be themselves as they see fit.
I was actually discussing this with a friend last week. We've all heard the excuse that it will make other players uncomfortable in the locker room, but then I think about if it was me. Damn, I would be thrilled if someone found me hot, male or female.
Damn, I would be thrilled if someone found me hot, male or female.
On topic, I am kind of conflicted on the issue. I am happy that someone made what is a pretty huge leap in the social side of sports but am saddened that him coming out has to be described as a brave act since some people will hold this against him despite it having no bearing on the quality of his play. Overall, big thumbs up to him. Hopefully, it will inspire more to join suit.
I was actually discussing this with a friend last week. We've all heard the excuse that it will make other players uncomfortable in the locker room, but then I think about if it was me. Damn, I would be thrilled if someone found me hot, male or female.
I was actually discussing this with a friend last week. We've all heard the excuse that it will make other players uncomfortable in the locker room, but then I think about if it was me. Damn, I would be thrilled if someone found me hot, male or female.
Totally support him for coming out. It's amazing how different things are just in my lifetime (I'm 45). It would have been unheard of 20 years ago and the concept that there are going to be several NFL players coming out just makes me smile. I hope they're all 300 pound tackles.
BTW, I was reading the comments on a Collins article and this made me laugh out loud, inappropriately
I know he has since deleted the tweet, but it was nice to see the twitterverse have such an adverse reaction to Mike Wallace's comment.
I was actually reading some comments on twitter on something completely unrelated (Jets draft nonsense) and then my feed got flooded with tweets about Wallace and it was overwhelmingly negative (towards the tweet, not towards the subject matter). I'll admit I was surprised, didn't think the backlash would be that quick and that vocal. I guess people are just sick and tired of the ignorant people having a bigger voice than they do because they're famous.
Post by pondo ROCKS on Apr 29, 2013 15:00:22 GMT -5
I applaud his coming out.
The only problem I can see is this. He is a free agent this year and if he does not get signed right away, people are gonna wonder if it was because he came out (which to me is moronic at best). He is a tireless worker and a big body for rebounding so I hope this DOES NOT HAPPEN!
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The only problem I can see is this. He is a free agent this year and if he does not get signed right away, people are gonna wonder if it was because he came out (which to me is moronic at best). He is a tireless worker and a big body for rebounding so I hope this DOES NOT HAPPEN!
Paging Mark Cuban, let's put your money where your mouth is
The only problem I can see is this. He is a free agent this year and if he does not get signed right away, people are gonna wonder if it was because he came out (which to me is moronic at best). He is a tireless worker and a big body for rebounding so I hope this DOES NOT HAPPEN!
He's going to be 35 December 2nd and he only played in like 6 or 7 games this year. He wasn't going to be signed by anyone and is probably going to retire.
I think it's good timing because this way he'll be able to speak publicly and freely about his experiences without concern about such things as future NBA earnings.
So encouraged to see this reaction by other prominent NBA players about Jason Collins. Especially from someone like Kobe, who so many players in the NBA and beyond look up to.
The only problem I can see is this. He is a free agent this year and if he does not get signed right away, people are gonna wonder if it was because he came out (which to me is moronic at best). He is a tireless worker and a big body for rebounding so I hope this DOES NOT HAPPEN!
He's going to be 35 December 2nd and he only played in like 6 or 7 games this year. He wasn't going to be signed by anyone and is probably going to retire.
I think it's good timing because this way he'll be able to speak publicly and freely about his experiences without concern about such things as future NBA earnings.
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Jason Collins has got some big balls thats for sure. More power to him. That's probably why some homophobes don't want an openly gay athlete in the shower with them they would be embarassed because they don't big balls like he does.
And agreed with custeph on someone thinks you're hot who cares who it is. It is different if they disrespect you. Same thing goes for heterosexuals too. A lot of these same people who worry about being made into a piece of meat by a man probably make women out be pieces of meat.
Sexual preference should be completely irrelevant in sports. I don't care where he puts his Peter, can he put the ball in the hoop? Can he rip down boards and block shots? He did alright in Boston, but all that matters should be his performance. Now since his career is almost over anyway is this just a ploy to snag a book deal or maybe milk another season or two? I don't know but bet when an owner or gm is trying to fill out a roster they are not giving two shits about an athletes sexual preference. Other athletes are the ones that need to get over it. Chris brusard or however you spell his last name needs to wake up. His words are just ignant, it's 2013 guy, turn on a light.
Post by Dave Maynar on Apr 30, 2013 18:30:45 GMT -5
Conversation this morning with my 60+ year old co-worker.
Co-Worker: "Hey, I'm gay. I want my parade." Me: "What?" Co-Worker: "Apparently, it's cool to be gay now. Let's throw a parade." Me: "Dude, if I had spent my life hiding who I was and finally the world got to a place where I could be honest about it without getting the sh*t kicked out of me, I'd probably throw a parade too. I'd be the parade haveingist motherf*cker ever." Co-Worker: "Ok, you may have a point there."
Conversation this morning with my 60+ year old co-worker.
Co-Worker: "Hey, I'm gay. I want my parade." Me: "What?" Co-Worker: "Apparently, it's cool to be gay now. Let's throw a parade." Me: "Dude, if I had spent my life hiding who I was and finally the world got to a place where I could be honest about it without getting the sh*t kicked out of me, I'd probably throw a parade too. I'd be the parade haveingist motherf*cker ever." Co-Worker: "Ok, you may have a point there."
true but I wish the world was a place where no one ever felt like they had to hide in the first place! I honestly do not get the people who rage against gays. actually, I don't get the people who are anti- any group. forget homophobia, I think so many people are just straight up xenophobic and think that any kind of different= wrong.