Support pours in for Michael Sam on social media
ST. LOUIS -- Michael Sam's news had Twitter buzzing on Sunday.
The former University of Missouri defensive end announced to the world that he is gay in interviews with the New York Times and ESPN and the social media world responded to the news.
Here is some of the support Sam received from his school and former teammates:
I want to thank everybody for their support and encouragement,especially @espn, @nytimes and @nfl. I am proud to tell my story to the world!
— Michael Sam (@MikeSamFootball) February 10, 2014
We support Tigers of all stripes at Mizzou. Proud of you @MikeSamFootball! #OneMizzou http://t.co/ueLCOJ4RFF pic.twitter.com/DvJ2vTIbgU
— Mizzou (@Mizzou) February 10, 2014
Dare to be different and stand for what you believe in! Congrats to my brother @MikeSamFootball
— L'Damian Washington® (@Fe_Verdadera2) February 10, 2014
Much Respect for Mike Sam #1Mizzou
— Henry Josey (@I_AM_HJOSEY20) February 10, 2014
Proud of my friend @MikeSamFootball takes a lot for what he just did!! #nothingchanges
— Evan Boehm 7⃣7⃣ (@BIGboehmTHEORY) February 10, 2014
Much respect to @MikeSamFootball for having the courage to share who he is with the world, we are all family here at Mizzou #onemizzou
— Michael Scherer (@Mike_Scherer38) February 10, 2014
@MikeSamFootball, a football player, gay, & a tiger! Nothing but support from the Mizzou family. #proud
— Athletic Performance (@MizzouAP) February 10, 2014
Proud of my former teammate Mike Sam for his courageous announcement! #MIZ
— Wes Kemp (@WesleyAKemp) February 10, 2014
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