ESPN reports on who has showered with Michael Sam
*Insert facepalm picture here*
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.
Michael Sam is going to be a talking point this season by virtue of being the NFL's first openly homosexual player, but his Rams teammates were asked some unusual questions in how Sam fits into the locker room.
ESPN reporter Josina Anderson appeared on SportsCenter to discuss the rookie defensive end, and following a series of complimentary points she began to talk about the showering habits of Rams players. There were no salacious details, but in order to find out who on the team had showered at the same time as Sam means the question was asked in the first place, by somebody. It’s unclear whether Anderson asked herself, or simply heard players’ answers.
Regardless of where the question came from, it’s something that wouldn’t have been asked to any other player in the NFL. There are a thousand ways to analyze Sam’s chances of making the roster, and finding out how he fits into the roster is a common question for young players -- showering with them, that isn’t.
Update: Rams defensive end Chris Long chimed in on the report, then he dropped the mic.
Dear ESPN, Everyone but you is over it.
— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) August 26, 2014 See More:
