Tag Archives: OUT

Battle of the Spocks…too funny

In honor of our V.P. and fellow Trek-lover….Jim Reeves.  :-)

Watch: Obama “couldn’t be prouder”, Ellen “will hug his knees” and an ABC interview with Jason Collins

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We have some great videos for you today. President Obama finished his press conference this morning by answering a question about Jason Collins’ recent coming out, Ellen gave her support in usual hilarious fashion, and finally Collins’ interview about coming out with ABC. Watch all three after the jump!

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Will placekicker Alan Gendreau become first out player for the NFL?

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Alan Gendreau, by William Waybourn Photography. Click to embiggen, totally worth it.

Right now there isn’t a single open, out and proud player in the NFL. However that might change very soon.

Alan Gendreau had a pretty good career in college as former Middle Tennessee State placekicker. As a Blue Raider, he became the all-time leading scorer in the history of the Sun Belt Conference, and kicked the second-longest field goal of the conference at 55 yards. Which is not to say he can’t make the longer kicks. The record is 67 yards, which is still shorter than kicks he made in high school. He continues to regularly practice drilling 60+ yard kicks, right between the posts.

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Support pouring in for Robbie Rogers

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Robbie Rogers came out just a few days ago, and announced his retirement at the same time. Support has been pouring in for Rogers ever since, many hoping he will get back on the pitch and continue playing in the future. The New York Times has as many, many more!

Gay acceptance in sports!

Pro Soccer Player Comes Out & Announces Retirement

Pro soccer player Robbie Rogers came out of the closet, and then immediately announced he was leaving the game.

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Rogers played in his first pro soccer game with the Columbus Crew of the MLS in 2007, then played for the Leeds United in 2011, and most recently for League One’s Stevenage, on load from the Chicago Fire. Rogers also played for the US in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Rogers says he “could’t be happier” after coming out and stepping away from the sport, and posted “Just getting some sh*t off my chest,” on his twitter followed by a link to his website where he shared his story:

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Fabulous, fabulous clothes!

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I saved this photo earlier, and now I can remember where I found it, but it speaks the truth!

California State Christmas Tree 2012

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The 2012 California State Christmas Tree is a 50 foot Whitefir from the Latour Demonstration State Forest in Redding.  It is believed to be the first time the state Christmas tree has come from a state forest instead of from the US Forest Service.  The tree has been decorated with approximately 10,000 energy-efficient LED bulbs,along with hundreds of ornaments decorated by children and adults with developmental disabilities.  Photo By: Ken Pierce  (Thanks Ken for submitting this photo!)  Click the link below to find out more about Mr. Pierce…