Michael Sam Drafted By Rams

[joeybee12]

EARTH CITY, Mo. - Michael Sam made history Saturday afternoon, as the St. Louis Rams made him the 249th overall choice in the 2014 NFL draft.

The Missouri defensive end becomes the first openly gay player to be drafted in league history and seeks to be the first to ever play in the NFL. Video of Sam receiving the call from the Rams and coach Jeff Fisher revealed an emotional Sam surrounded by friends, family and his boyfriend.

"In a world of diversity we live in, I am honored to be a part of this," Fisher told ESPN.

"I don't want it to become an unusual distraction for his teammates but him as well," Fisher added.



http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2014/story/_/id/10913755/2014-nfl-draft-michael-sam-drafted-st-louis-rams-seventh-round

[theHandpuppet]

1. I saw Michael take the call live on ESPN

Watching his reaction and that of his SO, I was bawling like a baby.

Also saw the interview with Jeff Fisher after the draft. I have a new-found respect for him and will cheer for the Rams. Coach pointed out that the Rams were also the first NFL team to draft a black player, Jeff Washington, back in the 40's and this was a year before the integration of major league baseball.

[Initech]

2. Good news everyone!