News flash: Bryan Fischer is the only person concerned about Jason Collins potentially cruising his future teammates in the locker room (even though he hadn’t at all during his 12-year career).
According to IndyStar, not one among a dozen of the Indianapolis Colts said they’d be bothered by having a gay teammate in the locker room.
“I think it’s a generational thing,” said punter Pat McAfee. “Our locker room, a younger generation, is very much more accepting because we’ve been around more gay people.”
“If it ever happens in this locker room, we’re a family, we’re a team,” wide receiver T.Y. Hilton added after telling reporters he loves interacting with his wife’s gay friends. “I would have that person’s back and I would always be there for them if they want to talk about anything. You’ve always got to be there for them. You never want to judge anybody.”
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[Image via IndyStar]
erasure25
Wow, McAfee looks much better with short hair imho.
jerbear
WOW! We need more straight allies like this in pro sports! Hell, in all areas of life! I’m a fan of his because of this and I don’t even watch the footsballs.