COLUMBIA, Mo. – Tuesday night marked the national debut of ESPN Films SEC Storied documentary Tigers United, which chronicles the extraordinary brotherhood between members of the 2013 Mizzou Football team. That team went 12-2 and finished the season ranked fifth nationally. The documentary is centered around three teammates – Marvin Foster, Michael Sam and L'Damian Washington – as all three overcame adversity to play at Mizzou.
The brotherhood between the three of them was passed onto the entire team when prior to 2013, Sam announced to his teammates that he was gay. The team protected Sam's secret and wound up having one of the best seasons in school history. Sam thrived under the protection of his teammates to reset Mizzou's single season sacks record while winning SEC Defensive Player of the Year. Their story was chronicled in Tigers United, directed by Marquis Daisy and narrated by Hassan Johnson of HBO's The Wire.
Mizzou fans all across the world took to twitter last night to celebrate the documentary and the outstanding friendship between Foster, Washington and Sam. Below is their reaction.
Also, if you missed the documentary, you can catch it again on SECNetwork on Thursday (Sept. 24) at 10 p.m. and Sunday (Sept. 27) at 11 a.m.
#TigersUnited. With the guys on set @Fe_Verdadera2 @CantStop_94 @MichaelSamNFL pic.twitter.com/2UJcFCRuJl
— Marquis Daisy (@Marquis_Daisy) September 23, 2015
Feeling so much @Mizzou pride after watching #TigersUnited. Always proud of @MichaelSamNFL @Fe_Verdadera2 @CantStop94 ????
— Courtney Doll (@CourtneyLDoll) September 23, 2015
Make sure everyone check out SEC Storied "Tigers United" tonight!!!?????? pic.twitter.com/bnxKcXfDNp
— Michael Sam (@MichaelSamNFL) September 22, 2015
One of the many reasons I love being a @mizzou alum. https://t.co/iKYoMUC4VD
— Brian Fox 9 Photog (@tallphotog) September 23, 2015
Just watched Tigers United on @SECNetwork. Put simply, Mizzou is the best. Hands down. Excellent stuff, @MizzouFootball.
— Kevin Reape (@KevinReape) September 23, 2015
#Mizzou means everything to me - @Fe_Verdadera2 pic.twitter.com/gI6rwRvk4O
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) September 23, 2015
This quote by L'Damian Washington, speaks to my soul. It's so true. I love Mizzou. #homeiswheretheheartis https://t.co/ag72WOiscP
— Madelyne Maag (@Madelyne_Maag) September 23, 2015
I'm so very proud of my #Mizzou family & the caliber of young men that @MizzouFootball is helping to mold. ?????? #secstoriedtigersunited
— Jude (@judejetson) September 23, 2015
Constant chills watching #TigersUnited. Great story about a great group of guys. https://t.co/9ZzWEVCYgh
— RJ Layton (@RJLayton_) September 23, 2015
That #Mizzou team deserved a great documentary and got one. #MIZ https://t.co/zH2EWDFJ58
— Patrick Crawford (@p_crawf) September 23, 2015
This was after @Fe_Verdadera2 'a Master interview. Incredible story. #tigersunited pic.twitter.com/JLrhtV3n8H
— Marquis Daisy (@Marquis_Daisy) September 23, 2015
.@MizzouFootball came out on FIRE in 2013. @MichaelSamNFL was having his best year yet. #TigersUnited pic.twitter.com/nRIifY4N07
— ESPN Films 30 for 30 (@30for30) September 23, 2015
So hyped after watching this. Love #Mizzou! #TigersUnited https://t.co/jan4hgUlN4
— Michael Gaio (@MichaelGaio) September 23, 2015
Proud to call you a friend @CantStop_94 #TigersUnited https://t.co/2MF7yHfyZF
— Lindsey Lehman (@LMLehman) September 23, 2015
It's impossible to watch @SECNetwork's #TigersUnited & not recognize/respect the Family that is Mizzou; from the team, fans, the community..
— Jack Hummel (@jhumms8) September 23, 2015
Sat up at 5 am watching #TigersUnited because I just couldn't turn it off. An amazing story
— Alex Clark (@British_Alex) September 23, 2015
Enjoyed #TigersUnited! @Fe_Verdadera2 is the true epitome of a captain in every single way. Proud to be a Tiger with these 3 ambassadors!
— Lindsay Selby (@Lindsay_Selby) September 23, 2015
"Great things can happen when you have the courage to be yourself." - @MichaelSamNFL #TigersUnited pic.twitter.com/NmGaBz2j1j
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) September 23, 2015
Watching #TigersUnited Awe inspiring and so glad to be a part of the #Mizzou family and a @MizzouAlumni! @MichaelSamNFL @Fe_Verdadera2
— Seth (@smjarboe) September 23, 2015
Michael Sam's Senior Season • Mizzou (11-2) SEC East Champs • @SEC Def Player of the Year • 11.5 sacks #TigersUnited pic.twitter.com/z66xET4tEd
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) September 23, 2015
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— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) September 23, 2015
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— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) September 23, 2015
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— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) September 23, 2015
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— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) September 23, 2015
#TigersUnited pic.twitter.com/SdmEn6igPh
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) September 23, 2015
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— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) September 23, 2015
We were more than just teammates. We were brothers. #TigersUnited pic.twitter.com/K1RteFa2kW
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) September 23, 2015
#Respect is what it takes to be #MizzouMade @GaryPinkel @MichaelSamNFL @CantStop_94 @Fe_Verdadera2 #TigersUnited pic.twitter.com/KiUfk2WimL
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) September 23, 2015
I love that school - @MichaelSamNFL #Mizzou #TigersUnited pic.twitter.com/XLvhyXFVf2
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) September 23, 2015
#Mizzou means everything to me - @Fe_Verdadera2 pic.twitter.com/gI6rwRvk4O
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) September 23, 2015
They come to Columbia and find family in a whole town that accepted them - @CantStop_94 #TigersUnited pic.twitter.com/2VCgLBJbtz
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) September 23, 2015