Comments on: Question Darnell Dockett’s sexuality at your own risk

By: 12thmantilldeath

12thmantilldeath — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 01:16:52 +0000

Rix shouldnt of said anything. Dockett obviosly isnt ready to come out of the closet, the way he got so defensive was immature and sounded low rent. Like he was trying to cover it up. My hawks play him twice a year, he’s a d-bag.

By: k9krap

k9krap — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 18:18:25 +0000

Haven’t some retired NFL players come out over the past few years? I seem to remember a lineman being interviewed by Howard Stern a year or so ago that was promoting his book.

By: dukemarc

dukemarc — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 18:07:15 +0000

Anyone else think Dockett would be in prison if weren’t good at football?

By: ialwayswantedtobeabanker

ialwayswantedtobeabanker — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:13:18 +0000

Straight guys don’t dig being called gay. Hard to blame Dockett for getting bent.

By: blowtorch1964

blowtorch1964 — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:31:21 +0000

Under NY State law, Rix’s statements are regarded as “defamation per se,” and considered an “injurious statement.”

The only defense to such a claim is to prove that the statement is true. Several things you can say about someone under our law are considered (on their face) to be damaging to one’s reputation.

So, in NY State, don’t call anyone a cheat, a liar, a crook, say they have an infectious disease, accuse them of being a prostitute, or say they are gay.

There are definitely gay players in the NFL, they should be allowed to “out” themselves.

By: raiderufan

raiderufan — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:20:34 +0000

I listened to the interview and it felt very weirdly timed just in the context of the interview. Like of all the times and stories at FSU that is the one you brought up? Very odd and makes you wonder if he just doesn’t like Darnell Docket.

To the point of gay players curently existing in the NFL…didn’t Kwame Harris just get busted for a fight with his boyfriend? If that’s the case that blew over like nothing. I don’t know what it’s like in a locker room but from my view not alot of people cared.

By: turbo2728

turbo2728 — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 08:00:15 +0000

The media is the reason there are no openly gay players in the NFL. Going by the constant coverage on this subject by several media outlets, a player who came out would get constant media attention and be forever known by his sexuality. Not the ability he has on the field or how good a team mate he is.

By: airbornerangersleadtheway

airbornerangersleadtheway — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 05:15:48 +0000

skeebo80 says:
Feb 7, 2013 7:35 PM
Keep on…… Rix must not know Dockett is from PG COUNTY
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Nah, born in Atlanta, high school in Montgomery County. Went to Paint Branch.

By: auggie4life

auggie4life — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 03:58:51 +0000

After reading the comments posted above it looks like the readers of this website aren’t ready for a NFL player to come out…let alone the NFL…as unfortunate as that is, this is the world we live in.

By: proudliberal85392

proudliberal85392 — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 02:42:01 +0000

What the hell difference does it make if somebody is or isn’t gay? Don’t worry, fellas. Gays aren’t predators… you’re not in any danger.

By: firstroyal

firstroyal — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 02:18:17 +0000

allowing gay men in nfl locker rooms is the equivalent of allowing straight men into a womens locker room
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or allowing straight women into mens locker rooms

and they have been allowing that since 1985

By: Deb

Deb — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 02:03:21 +0000

Oh come on … you can’t say this incident underscores any phobia in the league. How would you like it if a former colleague went on Sports Reporters one Sunday and announced that you’re gay and your whole public persona is a lie? Wouldn’t you be angry?

I can’t imagine any of us–straight or gay–would want some acquaintance to go on a public forum and speculate about our sexuality, forcing us to confirm, deny, or issue a no comment. It’s no one else’s business who anyone–including Darnell Dockett–sleeps with.

By: patfic15

patfic15 — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:54:10 +0000

@vike3z….depends on the sport.

By: raiderinva

raiderinva — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:53:58 +0000

I wonder how Chrissy Rixxy knows?

Maybe an awkward “Sandusky” moment in the shower?

By: TheWizard

TheWizard — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:52:14 +0000

I don’t think gays should be harassed, but this force-feeding all of society to openly accept and like them for being gay is crap.

Everybody is entitled to their opinion of it.

Time to stand up to the PC bullies.

By: leo133074

leo133074 — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:48:19 +0000

Thou doth protest too much

By: MyTeamsAllStink

MyTeamsAllStink — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:46:57 +0000

Wont say Hes gay but he sure acts like a punk.

By: n0hopeleft

n0hopeleft — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:43:58 +0000

I dont have an opinion either way. However, one thing is for sure:

That gay man would whoop any of your asses. Period.

By: numberoneinthehoodg

numberoneinthehoodg — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:42:42 +0000

According to the Surgeon General, you shouldn’t smoke cigarettes.

By: rickincali

rickincali — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:42:39 +0000

I am glad he spoke out in that manner. I doubt seriously that a bunch of hetero women will want to shower, etc with a bunch of hetero men. So I don’t think it is out of the realm of possibility that straight men wouldn’t want to be showering with gay men who find them sexually attractive.

It is against people’s religion and it wouldn’t be allowed in any company in America for fear of outrageous lawsuit $$. Quit forcing this issue down people’s throats, because there are legit reasons for people’s issues when it comes to this. Not all of us want your socialist utopia.

By: frankyvito

frankyvito — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:40:42 +0000

His reaction has nothing to do with an aversion to a gay teammate. If he is gay it damn sure isn’t Chris Rix’s duty to out him if he’s not ready. If he isn’t then maybe, I don’t know, he doesn’t like ppl falsely saying he is.

By: hannahsdaddy

hannahsdaddy — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:33:10 +0000

“Not that there’s anything wrong with that.” Great Seinfeld callback. But seriously, who cares one way or another?

By: fran021

fran021 — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:31:20 +0000

Poor fragile male egos.

By: pft0

pft0 — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:29:09 +0000

I think he is ripe for “sensitivity” classes, maybe he can join the 49er guy so they go holding hands.

Not that there’s anything wrong with it.

By: vik3z

vik3z — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:20:40 +0000

its not about them “wanting” me. as a straight male if i was in a womens locker room, whether its ugly, fat women, or super models it would still be innappropriate

By: mcjon22

mcjon22 — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:16:23 +0000

It’s physically impossible to go to Fla St and leave after 4 years gay. No, I’m dead serious. Jenn Sterger like women at a 3 to 1 girl to guy ratio. Some of the best trim in the country

By: jimmy53

jimmy53 — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:16:02 +0000

vik3z:

This comment is just ignorant, and I’m guessing you don’t know any gay people. Guess what? Not every gay man wants you.

BTW, there already are gay players in the locker room, and it hasn’t caused a problem.

By: Sandra Lee's Cans

Sandra Lee's Cans — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:12:36 +0000

Dude’s obviously a hard core Republican.

By: bowski72

bowski72 — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:12:03 +0000

Instead of arguing with you about why this isn’t important or why he has the same right to think its gross or wrong as you do to think it isn’t, I’ll simply say goodbye. I’m so tired of hearing about which dudes does or doesn’t approve of what two other dudes do. I’ll be getting my football news from somewhere else from now on. That is all.

By: vik3z

vik3z — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:11:47 +0000

allowing gay men in nfl locker rooms is the equivalent of allowing straight men into a womens locker room