Kent State Wrestler Suspended for Homophobic Tweets About Michael Sam

Sam Wheeler, a wrestler at Kent State University, has been suspended for the above tweets about NFL prospect Michael Sam. Kent State Athletic Director Joel Nielsen and head wrestling coach Jim Andrassy have released statements acknowledging these hateful tweets by Wheeler. This season, Wheeler has a 26-5 record, and was described by his coach as being “remorseful”. [via Thunder Treats]

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