As desperately as Democratic candidates are trying to avoid any association with President Obama this fall, maybe it’s time for athletes and others to consider doing the same. Michael Sam’s drafting by the St. Louis Rams in May earned him the congratulations of President Obama in an official White House statement and the accolade of “an inspiration to all of us” in a tweet personally issued by Michelle Obama. That’s some kickoff to a career that’s been less than stellar.
Cowboys waive DE Michael Sam.http://t.co/xma7ylv9kr pic.twitter.com/GNL3LvMTsS
— Josh Katzowitz (@joshkatzowitz) October 21, 2014
For his part, Sam tweeted his appreciation to the Cowboys this afternoon.
I want to thank the Jones family and the entire Cowboys organization for this opportunity, as well as my friends, family, teammates, (1/3)
— Michael Sam (@MichaelSam52) October 21, 2014
and fans for their support. While this is disappointing, I will take the lessons I learned here in Dallas and continue to fight for an (2/3)
— Michael Sam (@MichaelSam52) October 21, 2014
opportunity to prove that I can play every Sunday. (3/3)
— Michael Sam (@MichaelSam52) October 21, 2014
I care that Michael Sam got cut from another NFL team.
— SportsShitNoOneSays (@SNOSSports) October 21, 2014
Michael Sam: first openly gay player…
10,865th openly sh-tty player…
Cut again http://t.co/ErA2g61L0q
— (((Aaron “Worthing” Walker))) (@AaronWorthing) October 21, 2014
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