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Mizzou is embroiled in controversy this morning, so let's just suck it up and talk about a truth that many people don't want to hear. I know this could get spidery, but we have to deal with it:
@rockmnation Thanks guys! You gonna celebrate with us tomorrow? #Mizzou175
— Mizzou (@Mizzou) February 11, 2014
@rockmnation Cake and free #Mizzou175 stuff tomorrow 11-1 at the Student Center! http://t.co/ycaxQWnAeU
— Mizzou (@Mizzou) February 11, 2014
Mizzou is #TeamCake. I know this is going to be tough for some in this community. I know that this goes against the core beliefs of many portions of the Mizzou fanbase. But with an open dialogue and some generally open-minded thinking, we can all get through this.
With that out of the way, we can move on to less sensitive topics.
1. The local press reacts to Michael Sam
The Missourian is owning this story. Well, so is Mizzou, for that matter.
The Missourian: Celebrities, athletes react to Michael Sam coming out
The Missourian: BEHIND THE STORY: The Michael Sam story began brewing in August
The Missourian: Missouri, Michael Sam were prepared for the day Sam would come out
The Missourian: Howard Bragman: Helping Michael Sam make a statement
The Missourian (AP): Missouri senator cites Sam in call for anti-bias bill
The Missourian: A collection of supportive messages for Michael Sam
The Missourian: James Franklin, teammates weigh in on Michael Sam
The Missourian: MU students rally around Michael Sam
The Missourian: National media descend on Columbia in light of Michael Sam announcement
The Missourian: Michael Sam's new fame could lead to financial gain
The Missourian: Missouri men's basketball team voices support for Michael Sam
The Missourian: TIMELINE: Michael Sam in good company: gay athletes in history
The Trib (Behind the Stripes): Pinkel to ESPN Radio: 'I’m really proud of Mike and really proud of our football team'
The Trib (Behind the Stripes): Pinkel, Alden share views on Michael Sam coming out
KC Star: LBGT community lauds Michael Sam’s coming-out
KC Star: Michael Sam’s struggle in coming out only validates his success
KC Star: VIDEO: Gregorian: The Michael Sam "Distraction"
Post-Dispatch: Is NFL ready for Michael Sam?
PowerMizzou: Powered Up: A Proud Day
PowerMizzou: Mizzou reaction to Sam's story
Fox Sports MW: Mizzou rooting for Sam to break NFL's glass ceiling
Mizzou Network: Mizzou Football Reaction to Michael Sam's Annoucement
Oh, and this was just delightful.
YES. RT @WeatherZach: Awesome photo of Faurot Field this morning. #Sam #OneMizzou via Virgil Jeffery pic.twitter.com/ozd2tL1HaM
— Rock M Nation (@rockmnation) February 10, 2014
This gave me chills. Love you guys #mizzounation RT @Mizzou Support for Sam at Memorial Stadium. #OneMizzou pic.twitter.com/pVejgYWiC2
— Michael Sam (@MikeSamFootball) February 10, 2014
2. The national press reacts to Michael Sam
NBC News: Michael Sam's Dad After 'I'm Gay' Text: Shocked and Proud
Grantland.com (Holly Anderson): Michael Sam’s Necessary Moment
SI.com: Michael Sam announces he is gay, and Columbia's SoCo Club cheers
SI.com: Missouri's campus celebrates Michael Sam's announcement
NPR: Out Of The Closet And Into The Draft: Michael Sam's NFL Prospects
Sports on Earth: NFL Advice Column: Michael Sam
Shutdown Corner: Michael Sam is supposedly going to be a ‘distraction,’ which doesn’t make any sense
The Atlantic: The NFL Will Never Be 'Ready' for an Openly Gay Player
Fox Sports: In terms of pure football, here's what two draft gurus say about Michael Sam
Dallas Cowboys: Scout’s Eye: Grading Tape On Mizzou LB Michael Sam
Esquire: The Future of Michael Sam’s Wikipedia Page, and Us
ESPN.com: Gary Pinkel proud of Missouri Tigers for accepting Michael Sam
ESPN.com: Generational change ushers in acceptance
And from the SBN Network...
SB Nation (Matt Ufford): The Daily Win: Michael Sam versus the NFL's status quo
SB Nation (Spencer Hall): Total strangers talking about Michael Sam
EDSBS: A FEW MORE THINGS ON MICHAEL SAM
The Falcoholic. Could Michael Sam Be An Option For The Falcons In The 2014 NFL Draft?
Niners Nation: Brent Baalke, 49ers release statement regarding Michael Sam
3. The Executive Branch reacts to Michael Sam
You're an inspiration to all of us, @MikeSamFootball. We couldn't be prouder of your courage both on and off the field. -mo
— FLOTUS (@FLOTUS) February 10, 2014
Thank you to @MikeSamFootball & all of the players, @mizzoufootball & coaches at @mizzou – your courage is an inspiration to all of us.–VP
— Office of VP Biden (@VP) February 10, 2014
Congratulations on leading the way, @MikeSamFootball. That's real sportsmanship.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 10, 2014
The Missourian (AP): White House praises Michael Sam, Missouri
Fox Sports: Michael Sam gets support from Michelle Obama after announcing he is gay
4. Frank Haith reacts to Michael Sam (and losing some games)
KC Star: MU’s Haith addresses Sam, team’s slide during news conference
The Trib (Courtside View): Haith talks about Arkansas and the need for greater frontcourt production
Fox Sports MW: SEC power rankings: Three-game losing streak drops Tigers to eighth
5. "Don't be stupid," basically
MUtigers.com: Open Letter: on Fan Behavior
6. Season starts on Valentine's Day
MUtigers.com: Mizzou Baseball Opens Season at UNF Best Bet Classic
The Missourian: Missouri pitching ace Anderson to work in as position player
7. MIZ-OLY(mpic okay that didn't really work)
The Missourian: Missouri's Emily Scott advances to quarterfinals in 500m short track speedskating
8. Michael Sam was a late offer, btw
PowerMizzou: Late offer, big returns?
9. Scheduling
College Football Talk: ACC’s "8+1″ scheduling model has potential, but needs outside support