I don't think he means being gay is a cop out but what he did to hide being gay is. But yeah I've never heard anyone prefer a sociopath gay or straight lol
Manti Te'o: ruh roh
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Pfffft. Why is this even news? A college kid gets caught in a lie, what a shock. At least he's got a future in politics but he'll have to up his lying to at least 4 per day if he wants to be President.
Its a story because he caught national attention when Americans grabbed on to his heartfelt story of being the best player on a nationally-loved Notre Dame too who persevered through adversity. He rode that to become a Heismann Trophy finalist (and if you think this didn't have even the slightest bit to do with him being recognized at that level, you don't know how that system works).
For me, though, I find it fascinating because unlike politicians who lie, there is not identifiable reason for him to lie about having a girlfriend. No one would have thought any different about him if he never had a girlfriend - I couldn't tell you if any college football players have girlfriends or not (Except Manziel!).
The fact that the story hit just as ND beat Michigan St and people started to get excited about ND's chances this season had everything to do with Teo getting the national recognition he needed to be nominated. It also didn't hurt that it was an incredibly poor season for legit candidates.
Manti Te'o Girlfriend Bobblehead night:
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/01/18/manti-teo-girlfriend-bobblehead-night-independent-league-team-goes-there/
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/01/18/manti-teo-girlfriend-bobblehead-night-independent-league-team-goes-there/
otre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick said in a news conference Wednesday night that coaches were informed by Te'o and his parents on Dec. 26 that Te'o had been the victim of what appeared to be a hoax. Someone using a fictitious name "apparently ingratiated herself" with Te'o, the school said, then conspired with others to lead him to believe she had died of leukemia.
Swarbrick said that the relationship took place online and over the phone. Te'o had described staying on the phone with whom he thought was Kekua for hours each night over many months. Tuiasosopo's friend from church told ESPN that Tuiasosopo admitted to having his female cousin speak to Te'o over the phone.
Meanwhile, on Friday, an adviser to Te'o told ESPN's Jeremy Schaap that the linebacker has been huddling Friday morning with family members and a team of advisers, who are trying to determine the best way for him to address the controversy. The adviser, who's been part of the discussions, also said that all of the advisers are thoroughly convinced that Te'o is telling the truth in saying that he was a victim of a hoax.
Swarbrick said that the relationship took place online and over the phone. Te'o had described staying on the phone with whom he thought was Kekua for hours each night over many months. Tuiasosopo's friend from church told ESPN that Tuiasosopo admitted to having his female cousin speak to Te'o over the phone.
Meanwhile, on Friday, an adviser to Te'o told ESPN's Jeremy Schaap that the linebacker has been huddling Friday morning with family members and a team of advisers, who are trying to determine the best way for him to address the controversy. The adviser, who's been part of the discussions, also said that all of the advisers are thoroughly convinced that Te'o is telling the truth in saying that he was a victim of a hoax.
Honestly, we make a big deal about stupid stories like this, allowing athletes and actors to become superstars and hero, ultimately falling from grace. They put their pants on one leg at a time just like most of us do. In the end, toe will make a gang load f money and this hoax will be forgotten. Why waste more time on it now. Just my 2 cents worth.