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.

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Originally posted by Innocent Bystander:

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Originally posted by Vector:
Whether you like Tebow or not, you might find this to be funny.

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

Wait...
Was that one of our own?
Sounds vaguely familiar...

Who actually finds anything associated with Hitler actually funny?

IMO, this is just as bad as beating up on a 24 year old because of his beliefs.

He has accomplished more in his short lifetime than most dream of ever accomplishing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?f...n&NR=1&v=sQFxNDAHh_U

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Originally posted by TPM:
Who actually finds anything associated with Hitler actually funny?

Part of my family died in the Holocaust. That doesn't mean that we can't find humor in it.

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Originally posted by Matt13:

Part of my family died in the Holocaust. That doesn't mean that we can't find humor in it.

Some people just have no sense of humor. It is just better to ignore them rather than allowing them to try and infect you with the same affliction they suffer from.

http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/downfall-hitler-reacts

From the linked site;

"Due to the film’s international success and Bruno Ganz’ haunting portrayal of the Nazi dictator, numerous segments from the movie soon fell fodder to hilarious parodies on YouTube, spawning hundreds of anachronistically subtitled videos of Hitler getting upset over topical events and trivial gossips."

The one where Brett Farve went to the Vikings is one of the funniest football parodies in the Hitler Reacts series.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_...e-active-pro-athlete

[/QUOTE]Part of my family died in the Holocaust. That doesn't mean that we can't find humor in it.[/QUOTE]

That is an odd statement.

About 10,000 years ago - my Uncle Vito was consumed by a large dinosaur. A T-Rex gobbled him up in one bite.

Now - I really dislike dinosaurs.

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Originally posted by Matt13:

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Originally posted by TPM:
Who actually finds anything associated with Hitler actually funny?

Part of my family died in the Holocaust. That doesn't mean that we can't find humor in it.

Odd for sure. I suppose that came out all wrong, but I got the drift.


I find it ironic (and perhaps even funny) that some who disapproved of RJM's opinion of what he thought of Tebow, find these Hitler rants amusing. I don't and that doesn't mean I have no sense of humor. Just not the place for it and that is my opinion.

Guys,

You may or may not know this but could explain some things about Tim Tebow and his beliefs.

Tim Tebow and his Foundation


RR23

Wow! Tebow is the first religious athlete and the first one with a foundation. Let's have a parade. Here's a tip. There are many professional athletes who are religious and have foundations.

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Originally posted by RJM:
Here's a tip. There are many professional athletes who are religious and have foundations.

Thanks for the tip. Didn't know that...
That was not the point of my post...

RJM,

I try and stay out of these discussions. IMHO, Ryanrod23 is simply stating that Tim Tebow Walks the Walk and Talks the Talk...nothing more than that? You're absolutely right, there are many athletes that are religious and support important foundations etc...but they are not scrutinized as Tebow has been throughout the last few years.

RR23...thanks for sharing that article, while I knew that Tebow's parents were Baptist missionaries, I didn't know that he was born in the Phillipines. Not to mention, it's nice to read that his coach and teammates appreciate his passion on and off the field.

Thanks for the support bsbl247! Was just pointing out that Tim Tebow being born and exposed to a predominantly devout Catholic country growing up might explain his passion. That's all.

It's also good to know that he gives back and help his country of birth savaged by numerous calamities lately.

Ryanrod- I, too, thank you for sharing the link. It's very informational and great to see a professional athlete doing the right thing around the world.

An endless Tebow thread is shut down because it was off track more than on track. Now in this Tebow 2 thread someone brings up Hitler, which opens an entirely different and much larger can of worms. Can we end this nonsense and talk about baseball, or even football without the word tebow in it.

If you don't want to shut this one down at least move it to Unusually Unusual so it slowly fades away.

Godwin's Law!!

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Can we end this nonsense and talk about baseball, or even football without the word tebow in it.

Sure..I'll go first...

Did Tebow play baseball too?

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Originally posted by cball:

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Can we end this nonsense and talk about baseball, or even football without the word tebow in it.

Sure..I'll go first...

Did Tebow play baseball too?

Benched by his LL coach due to unconventional throwing motion.

My boy finished the Tebow book last week and of course loved it. He is reading the Pujols book now. As an old-fashioned parent, I thought I'd have him read these before "Ball Four".

That brings up a question. Would you rather your child have Tebow's temperment or Harpers?

Why do hot dogs come in packages of seven and hot dog rolls come in packages of eight?

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Originally posted by RJM:
Why do hot dogs come in packages of seven and hot dog rolls come in packages of eight?

Because that is the way Tim Tebow designed the packages.