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February 16, 2014 10:27 pm GMT

Students Support Michael Sam in Rally Against Westboro Baptist Protest

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Michael Sam had a little extra help on defense this weekend.

One week after Sam publicly came out as gay, the all-American defensive player from Missouri was honored during an NCAA college-basketball game Saturday between Missouri and Tennessee. But not everyone is a fan.

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The Westboro Baptist Church, a Kansas-based religious group known for picketing events, showed up outside the stadium to protest Sam. In response, hundreds of students from Mizzou gathered outside the stadium to support him.

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Hundreds of students gather outside the stadium to support Michael Sam.

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