devilsrule33 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 (edited) Nice to see a different side of the most arrogant man in hockey. I really enjoy these personal pieces on guys that just don't expect it from. Your dad thinks through everything. Dad is big, confident and continuously radiates a persona that is rough, gruff, unrelenting and unapologetic. He has a cold, expressionless poker face straight out of a Clint Eastwood movie. Yet, he does this all with the most subtle of Irish smirks that says there is more behind this thick skin. And there is. He calls you "Moose" because you have always been a big kid. He cares very deeply about you and your happiness. You say he has always been there when you needed him. And he has a great sense of humor. Imagine that.But on this night in 2007, you are petrified of your dad. Because you, Brendan Burke, at 19 years old, are about to tell your dad, Mr. Testosterone, that you are gay. http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/columns/story?columnist=buccigross_john&id=4685761 Edited November 25, 2009 by devilsrule33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 holy fvck, how many times do YOU think YOU can put YOU in a fvcking article? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin226 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Good article.. Glad he was able to find support from everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Excellent read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias26 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 But you actually don't play because you don't think you can go another season without someone finding out your secret. It must have been hard for him in the locker room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperkorn Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Dull article -- but great move on Brendan's part to not closet his story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormJosh Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 It must have been hard for him in the locker room. Ha ha ha, no pun intended there, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperkorn Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Hey, do we have any gay posters here on njdevs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostondevil11 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Hey, do we have any gay posters here on njdevs? I am I the only one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias26 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Ha ha ha, no pun intended there, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adavid Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Hey, do we have any gay posters here on njdevs? I'm usually pretty happy, yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prucenterrules Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Good article.. Glad he was able to find support from everyone +1. It must have been hard on him to keep it a secret. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allthegoodnamesweretaken Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 It must have been hard for him in the locker room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 nice article, but just terribly written, the 2nd person cannot hold up for this long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin226 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 (edited) nice article, but just terribly written, the 2nd person cannot hold up for this long You realize that Triumph's comment is true, so respond by telling him that you agree with what he said.. Sent this to my roommate to read.. He came out to me the day we moved in to our house at school, but his story is somewhat similar in terms of his trepidation about coming out to friends and family.. In an aside, he will be going with me to the Islanders game Saturday!! Edited November 25, 2009 by Colin226 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostondevil11 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I never actually came out to my parents I just made them figure it out when I moved in with my girlfriend. Yeah I wimped out. I am sure they figured it out a long time ago though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankeesjetsfan Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Great read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekes Head Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I am I the only one? no you're not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsrule33 Posted November 26, 2009 Author Share Posted November 26, 2009 Here's an interview TSN did with Brendon and Brian. http://watch.tsn.ca/nhl/#clip239464 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheIceDog Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Nice to see a different side of the most arrogant man in hockey. I really enjoy these personal pieces on guys that just don't expect it from. http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/columns/story?columnist=buccigross_john&id=4685761 Excellent article, well written. Best of luck to Brendan Burke in his future endeavors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglejelly Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 DGB November 24, 2009 - Burke's son Brendan announces that he is gay, with his father's full support. Leaf fans are thrilled, recognizing this as the only chance they'll ever have to see Brian Burke take part in a parade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yort44 Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 I thought this article was about Avery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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