Tebow

PG - agree 100%

Watching the game - I can assure you I wasnt thinking about Jesus - or Buddha - or whomever.

The thing that stayed on my mind throughout the game was all of the BS about what he couldnt do - and how the Broncos had no chance. And blah blah blah blah blah.

As always - a heavy dose of media BS designed either to inflame or endear.

Meanwhile - on the field - as the leader of the team - Tebow did what he had to do. Never pretty - but quite effective. Steelers looked lost on defense in the 2nd half on more than half the plays.

Bottom line - and as always:

Performance talks and BS walks.

P.S. Giants will drop him like a bag of dirt if they meet up in the playoffs.

If the Broncos win the Super Bowl, I'll start thinking there's something to this Nostradamus 2012, Mayan calender thing.

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Originally posted by Tx-Husker:
If the Broncos win the Super Bowl, I'll start thinking there's something to this Nostradamus 2012, Mayan calender thing.

I would post something ironic, but I am afraid it would get this thread locked....

I have seen some crazy things in sports. I am sure we all have. Several years ago there was a HS team in our area that was very very average. Going into the last game of the year they had to win their last game against the 1st place team in their league. That team had a pitcher who was undefeated and a big time arm. They also had to have the 2nd place team in the league lose to the last place team in the league. This last place team had won 1 game all season. It was so bad many teams threw JV pitchers against them. Well they beat that team.

So after this teams last game of the year the coach takes up the uniforms. He tells his team great season see you next year. That night he gets a call that the unthinkable happened. His team had made the playoffs. What does this team do? They win the state championship. They go undefeated the rest of the way. They catch fire. Guys who had hit .200 the entire year start mashing. Pitchers who were routinely hammered by good teams are suddenly unhittable. How does this type of stuff happen?

I believe in the "Will" to win. The fact that sometimes things we can see just don't add up. That sometimes just believeing in something so hard and having faith that you can do something defies all logic. People can try to explain it. People can try and deny it. But sometimes there is something going on that we simply can not explain. And its pretty special to witness these type of things. Regardless of what anyone thinks. Tebow believes. And that can be contagious. I for one will sit back and enjoy watching this play out.

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Originally posted by PGStaff:
I know the Tebow thread got off course a bit, but I wish it wouldn't have been closed. I suppose it was closed because of the religious discussion.

FWIW, IMO, religion is a very small part of the Tebow story. I think the media is over doing that aspect of the story. The football part is fascinating enough and the many opinions, good or bad, are very interesting. I can't remember another athlete who has ever created more interest in such a short period of time.

I don't even care about what he can or cannot do. He's different, he is special.

That said... If the Broncos win the Super Bowl, the following Sunday you will find me in church!

I closed the topic on Tim Tebow, I did it because after 22 pages of rant and negativity it was time to move on. I know that people want to talk about it, but let's try to keep it positive and I appreciate you starting a new topic that is on a positive note.

I agree with everything you have said, whether one likes him or not, this is a fascinating story. It makes most people feel good, that's important. DK made a bold statement today (he can't stop talking about him) if they win next week it truly will be a miracle.

And if they win the superbowl, I definetly will join you in church!

via Twitter:

Ladygaga Lady Gaga
Giants fan but wow. #Tebow Thats what the **** a champion looks like.

just fyi



(It's a compliment!)

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Originally posted by 55mom:
via Twitter:

Ladygaga Lady Gaga
Giants fan but wow. #Tebow Thats what the **** a champion looks like.

That's like a French general giving his advice on how to beat the Germans.

Lol Matt thats hilarious.

315 yards passing against the #1 defense in the NFL. You guys probably think the short pitcher for the Giants is a fluke too.

Harv, it was 316 yards passing with an average of 31.6

I did not like Tebow in college at all, living in Florida Gators fans were obnoxious about him IMO but seeing his attitude and his actions going pro and not hearing how great he and the gators are all the time has changed my opinion of him. His attitude and work ethic are to be admired. On espn the year of the quarterback they do a 1.5-2 hr about him from his last game at florida until the draft and I got to say it really changed my attitude about him. Taking away everything and just watching him and how he dealt with all the doubt and hate was amazing for anybody but especially someone in early 20's. I actually wtched it a second time with my 11 yr old son and helped used it to talk about what hard work and determenation does.

Not sure how he will end up as a football player and but if my son ends up with some of his qualities and attitude towards life I couldnt be happier. Since I am a Lions fan, when I watch AFC I find my self rooting for him but not a Broncos fan.

Teebow's story and that of the Broncos as a whole is a good one and it was great to see them get a playoff win at home against the Steelers. But alas it will come to end this Saturday night on a cool night in Foxboro. Brady and co will not lose a third straight home game in the playoffs.

Matt, I didn't think what I posted was comical. I saw the tweet on Sports Center, and saw it as something positive. I know very little about Lady Gaga - I give her credit for being an extremely creative yet controversial artist. She has 17 million plus followers on Twitter. Reaching out to that - much wider and diverse - audience is the point. That's a good thing.

It's pointless to close the Tim thread becuase as you see it will just re-emerge as another. Like weeds. Unstoppable.

Team sports is obviously all about finding the formula where the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. Tebow simply makes everybody else play better. His team obviously believes in him, regardless of arm mechanics.

He is probably one of the physically strongest NFL QB's, which allows him to extend plays, buying time for receivers to get open/down field. He is obviously the best rushing QB in forever. I would not be surprised if the Broncos shock New England.

Whether you like Tebow or not, you might find this to be funny.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...ture=player_embedded

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Originally posted by cball:
It's pointless to close the Tim thread becuase as you see it will just re-emerge as another. Like weeds. Unstoppable.

I didn't close the topic started by CD (who began it not with ill intentions) because I thought no one should not talk about him, if you missed it read what I wrote in the beginning of this topic.

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Originally posted by 55mom:
Matt, I didn't think what I posted was comical.

So? I did. Different strokes, and all that.

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Originally posted by itsinthegame:
PG - agree 100%

Watching the game - I can assure you I wasnt thinking about Jesus - or Buddha - or whomever.

I have to admit, I was thinking about Jesus in the second half but it was more along the lines of "Jesus Christ, he's going to pull this off!" He's a heck of an athlete and is killing himself trying to be a good person. He's not the best QB in the league (yet), but he is a pretty darn good athlete who may turn into one of the best. He sure is fun to watch compete....

Dave
p.s. No disrespect was intended in this post. Please don't read that into it.