Equality advocate Chris Kluwe of the Minnesota Vikings. Photo: Getty/Huffington Post.

Chris Kluwe, Minnesota Vikings Punter, Defends Gay Athletes In CNN Editorial.

Chris Kluwe is the best! He’s passionate and he just gets it. Also, he defies — utterly and completely — the stereotype of the dumb, uninformed jock. Which, in this case, I think, is perfect, since he’s all about breaking down stereotypes for others.

Like Brendon Ayanbadejo of my hometown Baltimore Ravens, Kluwe makes me want to root for the Minnesota Vikings simply because he’s on the team. Maybe I’ll pull for both teams this year!