The Tuesday De-Briefing: Not That There's Anything Wrong With That

In considering the possibilities for the second Tuesday De-Briefing, a distinct possibility was one of the first undergear kings of the post-modern era, the exceptional Jack Scalia, whose lauds have been sung more than once in this WebLog. As Chris Stamp on All My Children, he was a major protagonist as La Lucci's Erica Kane's love interest and, therefore, as such his stay in Pine Valley was all too brief. He was succeeded by Walt Willey when his Jackson Montgomery took over the current male role in the Erica Web. Now it seems Mr Willey is soon to journey down Scalia's path. Willey might have been considered as a candidate, but shots of him in briefs are very difficult to find. It was thought that Scalia's near nakedness might just have to do.

It is certain that Mr Scalia is extremely worthy of de-briefing throughout every stage of his life and as yet one more tribute to his worthiness two of his ads are pictured. However, to remain au courant the focus shifted to the real life Soap Opera of the NFL after the Eagles' inspiring victory over the Cowboys' yesterday. Brian Westbrook of the Philly team used the words "enthusiasm and fire" in regard to Jeff Garcia, the Eagles' starting quarterback. He is, therefore, this week's candidate for the debriefing.

In researching OutSports.com, this tale was retrieved about Mr Garcia when he played for San Francisco:

[Jim Buzinski of Outsports.com]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jeff Garcia has become the latest pro athlete to publicly declare his heterosexuality.

"I've heard the rumor myself that I'm gay," Garcia said in an interview with Matt Maiocco, 49ers beat writer for the Santa Rosa Democrat conducted the week of the 49ers' final game of the regular season.

"That is not the case. I've had girlfriends in the past and I do want to be married some day. ... Somebody saying it obviously doesn't have any clue as to who I am as a person and, secondly, speaks from a sense of having jealousy for what I've been able to attain as a person and is trying to knock me. Well, they're not knocking me."

There has been much speculation as to Garcia’s sexual orientation since he became the team’s starting quarterback in 1999. Most of it centers on his mannerisms and voice, which have set off the gaydar of many a fan. Maiocco interviewed Garcia as part of a feature on longtime 49ers trainer Lindsy McLean, who came out publicly in the newspaper and in “ESPN The Magazine.” Garcia willingly discussed the gay rumors, Maiocco told Outsports.

"I don't know if it's how I speak or what it is about me that presents that sort of label, but I don't know how many times I have to be out in public with a girlfriend to stop that from being said," Garcia, 34, said.

"Just because an individual in his 30s hasn't found true love and, yes, there are opportunities to date but it also forces you to be more particular. In so many ways, you become more adamant about finding that right person and not allowing yourself to open up to just anybody.

Garcia said he has heard derogatory words, apparently of the homophobic variety, hurled at him in opposing stadiums, especially Oakland and Philadelphia. He also said the rumors have swirled around him since his days in the Canadian Football League.

Garcia appears to be at the forefront of a nascent trend of jocks saying they’re heterosexual. In 2000, boxer Lennox Lewis, who lives with his mother and has a poodle, told a London paper that he's not gay. In 2002, New York Mets catcher Mike Piazza held a press conference to deny that he’s gay, following a blind rumor in the New York Post. And in January, Cleveland Indians minor league pitcher Kazuhito Tadano said he’s not gay, despite his appearance in a gay porn film.

If any other athletes wish to publicly declare their heterosexuality, drop us a line at Outsports and we’ll make sure the world knows.

It originated from Terrell Owens and the background can be found here, also at OutSports.

The latest chapter in this "lovers' quarrel," as it was once referred to, came last night when they played on opposing teams and Owens missed more than one pass. Perhaps Mr Garcia should have made a pass at him ... no, wait, that's not right.

Garcia has a magnetism that goes beyond male model beauty and when he said, "Merry Christmas, Philadelphia!" after last night's game, he won not only the hearts of his Philly fans who were in need of some good sports news, he also won the honour of being de-briefed. If only access were not denied, a locker room interview would have been most revealing.









We found a couple of great photos of him and it matters not what team he plays for. Let's see more of him. Let's de-brief Jeff Garcia!