Aaron Hernandez, the former New England Patriots tight end, is one of the most complicated figures in the history of the NFL, if not pro sports in general.
That’s why the new Fx series, American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez, brought to the world by gay producer Ryan Murphy, is that much more troubling.
Let me be clear up front: I have not watched the series. I will not. The routine engagement of the Hernandez story by the media disgusts me. This is a murderer who played in the NFL, whom the media wants to use for their own profit and benefit.
It’s disgusting.
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In addition, Murphy, Fx and others want to “out” Hernandez posthumously. I don’t support outing in any way at any time.
Because American law says you can’t libel the dead, some people have for years fallen over themselves to proclaim Hernandez — a convicted murderer — a gay man.
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Enter Ryan Murphy.
While the award-winning producer has opened his arms to telling the story of Hernandez, I’m so not sure he’s the best storyteller.
Are Murphy’s stories about Hernandez real? I highly doubt the now-legendary TV producer cares.
I’ve had lies told publicly about me and my sex life. Utter lies.
I’m pretty sensitive to anyone now — with Hernandez unable to share his side of the story — talk about any sexual encounter is utterly tragic to me.
Anthony Nicodemo is an out gay high school basketball coach. He’s worked for years to make sports a more-welcoming place.
“The portrayal of Hernandez as closeted gay kid is concerning,” Nicodemo told Outsports. “Young folks watching the show may feel conflicted as the correlation of his sexuality and emotional issues are blended. The majority of kids that are struggling do not turn to violence to solve the problem.”
How will the story of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez be told? I’m not holding my proverbial breath.
