Posted on 03/05/2014 7:24:02 PM PST by SoFloFreeper
The White House put Michael Sam's decision not to be, at least early in his NFL career, perceived as an activist for gay rights to the test, and the former Missouri defensive end passed it. Sam, the NFL's first openly gay draft prospect, declined an invitation to the 2014 White House Correspondents' Dinner, according to his publicist, Howard Bragman.
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Makes the Preezy of the United Sleezy look good by comparison?
Tebow terrible at football? He won the Heisman Trophy. Did you hear about it?
Good in College, but was not good enough for the pros. He was given WAY more chances than most get because of the media interest. He was the affirmative action candidate that never lived up to the reality.
He was the anti-affirmative action candidate.
Discriminated against because he was the “Circus” candidate.
How many times did I hear -”You don’t want Tebow. He brings too much Christian baggage.”
Every player has his plus and minuses. Yes, he needs to be a more accurate pocket passer, but he is a leader and motivator on the field.
Tebow was always gracious when given a chance and then released. A total team player who almost got the Broncos to the Super Bowl.
“Both Sam and Tebow are terrible at football but were worshipped like they were gods”
Not true. Both were very good college football players. Neither one projected to be the same in the NFL. Tebow was persecuted though for being a Christian who was up front about it. Sam on the other hand is being praised for his sexual deviancy and being up front about it. Worshipping any entertainers as gods is just wrong on its own
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