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While the rest of us are applauding what could be the NFL’s first openly gay player, the people closest to him are struggling with his revelation.

NFL hopeful Michael Sam’s decision to reveal his sexual orientation may have been too much for his father to handle. According to Complex, Sam’s father, Michael Sr. is troubled by the news, saying that he found out through a text message at a birthday party.

Sam’s talked with the New York Times and claims he’s had to have a couple of drinks following the news.

“I couldn’t eat no more, so I went to Applebee’s to have drinks. I don’t want my grandkids raised in that kind of environment. I’m old-school. I’m a man and a woman type of guy.”

He also noted that Sam Jr. has a lot of hurdles to cross, and this will now be added to the list.

Sam Sr. loves his son, and he said he hoped his son made it to the N.F.L. “As a black man, we have so many hurdles to cross,” he said. “This is just one he has to cross.”

Sam came out publicly over the weekend and says that his sexual orientation shouldn’t matter when he plays football. He hopes to be the first openly gay player in the NFL.

“I understand how big this is,” Sam said in the ESPN interview. “It’s a big deal. No one has done this before. And it’s kind of a nervous process, but I know what I want to be … I want to be a football player in the NFL.”

Best of luck to Sam and hopefully his family will continue to support him.

SOURCE: Complex Sports | VIDEO CREDIT: News Inc.