Twitter Reactions: NFL Hopeful Michael Sam Announces He's Gay
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Michael Sam set the Twittersphere ablaze Sunday night when he announced he's hoping to be drafted as an openly gay pro football player.
Messages of support from celebrities, NFL players, college teammates and media members poured in for the Missouri All-American defensive end after his coming out.
You're an inspiration to all of us, @MikeSamFootball. We couldn't be prouder of your courage both on and off the field. -mo
— First Lady- Archived (@FLOTUS44) February 10, 2014
https://twitter.com/J_Martin71/statuses/432702504212496385
Accept a man for who he is, let us not pass judgement...congrats to that young man on his bravery!!
— Billy (@snacks) February 10, 2014
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Great courage by SEC Def POY...It's time for the NFL to show it's colors!⚡️"NFL Prospect Michael Sam Comes Out http://t.co/HRKzwUeS2M"
— Tiki Barber (@TikiBarber) February 10, 2014
https://twitter.com/robbierogers/statuses/432700705925632000
I can't wait to cheer for whatever lucky team that drafts @mikesamfootball. Personally I hope he goes to my favorite team. The @Colts
— Jason Collins (@jasoncollins98) February 10, 2014
But with the draft just three months away, others wondered whether the league is prepared to welcome gay players.
https://twitter.com/ochocinco/statuses/432695554695364608
https://twitter.com/SI_PeterKing/statuses/432722481087279104
https://twitter.com/SI_PeterKing/statuses/432722722511405056
https://twitter.com/mikefreemanNFL/statuses/432684385058705408
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