"If a gay man comes out on his team, there isn't the assumption that, 'Oh, my god, the rest of them must be too.' In some ways, it's perceived as less of a risk (than for female players)," Griffin said. "And as (a male coach, you) do not have to worry: 'Will this affect my ability to recruit as a straight ally (to gay players)?' The stakes are different because of the different ways homophobia works in men's and women's sports."