by Bill Pollock | Aug 11, 2014 | Sports Features
Michael Sam was credited with one tackle and one quarterback hit and he was the main focus of the media following the Rams 26-24Â loss to the New Orleans Saints. Â However, the one former Missouri Tiger who drew rave reviews from head coach Jeff Fisher was E.J. Gaines....
by Bill Pollock | May 15, 2014 | Sports Features
The Oprah Winfrey Network plans to produce a documentary series following the life of Michael Sam. Cameras will follow Sam as he tries to earn a spot with the St. Louis Rams. Sam said it would be great if his story can lead others to accept who they are and go for...
by Bill Pollock | May 14, 2014 | Sports Features
Michael Sam was seven picks away from being “Mr. Irrelevant” in the NFL draft. Sam is anything but irrelevant and on he was front and center once again in front of the media. Â He along with the other selections for the St. Louis Rams met for a Q & A...
by Bill Pollock | May 13, 2014 | Sports Features
I find the way people reacti to Michael Sam’s draft status and subsequent kiss with his boyfriend, Â with the video that aired on ESPN’s SportsCenter, fascinating. Â The topic opens up debate and discussion about free speech, what’s right and wrong...
by Bill Pollock | Feb 23, 2014 | Sports Features
Missouri defensive end Michael Sam faced the media Saturday in Indianapolis ahead of his NFL Combine workouts and just two weeks since he made his public announcement that he was gay. Sam handled his 12-minute session with poise and comes to the workouts, hoping to...