SEC award given to Missouri football team for the Michael Sam story.
http://www.garypinkel.com/mizzou-wins-seventh-annual-sec-sportsmanship-award/
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Mizzou Football won the seventh annual SEC Sportsmanship Award, in light of linebacker Michael Sams decision to come out to not only his teammates, but the entire world as well.
Sam and his teammates decided to focus on football and shut out outside distractions, leading to a historic season as winners of the SEC Eastern Division and the Cotton Bowl.
Mizzou was one of four schools within the conference to receive this award, joining Tennessees mens basketball team, Georgias equestrian program, and the womens golf coaches of the SEC.
Sportsmanship, civility, and social responsibility are marks of character that last a lifetime, said SEC Commissioner Mike Slive. We are proud of these teams from Missouri, Tennessee, and Georgia and the womens golf coaches of the SEC for setting an example for us all.
SEC athletic directors voted on the awards. Mizzou tied with the Volunteers for the mens award, and Georgia and the womens golf coaches tied as well.