Conner Mertens, a redshirt freshman kicker at Division III Willamette, came out publicly last week, telling his coach and teammates he's bisexual. "I like dudes. I have a boyfriend," he told his coach. "And next week, I'm going to tell the world." Mertens said he hopes his announcement helps dispel the stereotypes and stigmas associated with gay and bisexual athletes. No college football player at any level has ever come out publicly while still playing, reports OutSports. Teammate Kyle Shaver said Mertens has the support of his team. "As long as you're willing to get on the field and in the weight room and in the film room and give 100%, it doesn't matter to us who you are. Conner's a Bearcat. Whether he's gay, bisexual or straight, he's one of us," he said.
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