Michael Irvin is on the cover of Out magazine

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Michael-Irvin-is-on-the-cover-of-Out-magazine?urn=nfl-wp3312

Michael Irvin's always been a passionate guy. He played with passion as he helped the Dallas Cowboys win three Super Bowls, and he speaks passionately now that he's paid to talk about the game.

His passion has most recently turned towards the gay community. The Playmaker now sees it as his mission in life to fight homophobia and bring people closer together.

To that end, he's on the current cover of Out magazine, a publication that deals with gay men's fashion, entertainment and lifestyle. Inside, Irvin opens up about his days as a young, homophobic player in the NFL, the cross-dressing homosexual brother who made him (eventually) change his attitudes, what he's doing about it now, and what life might be like for a gay player in today's NFL.

It's a fascinating read, and even having been a fan of Irvin's for years, it's a side of him about which I had no idea. Here are some snippets.



Now fellas and ladies take it easy:

[MrSlayer]

1. I always hated Irvin.

And I still do but at least I have one nice thing to say about him now.

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

2. I don't know shit about football. But that is a nice mentality for him to

have.

[av8rdave]

3. Even as a Cowboys fan, I was never an Irvin fan...BUT

This may be his chance to really make a positive impact on the world, IMO. If he does that, he gets my respect for it.

[Vanje]

4. Love it!

...and I'm not even a sports fan.

[femrap]

5. He beats on women. nt

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

6. Really?! nt