I Like Tim Tebow

[frank]

snappy comeback, franklin
if you have anything of substance to add to the actual discussion in here, please do so now

Contributing nothing is better than contributing the garbage you're spewing out.

But because you are the end all be all of knowledgeable posters here.... I believe that Tebow is doing nothing wrong. He believes what he believes, and he can't help that he has a camera in his face all the time. Those who hate what he does are getting unnecessarily riled up.

 

[VintageHawkeye]

Contributing nothing is better than contributing the garbage you're spewing out.

But because you are the end all be all of knowledgeable posters here.... I believe that Tebow is doing nothing wrong. He believes what he believes, and he can't help that he has a camera in his face all the time. Those who hate what he does are getting unnecessarily riled up.

You hate what I do on HN and you are unnecessarily riled up by it.
So we actually agree on something.

 

[BLKNGOLD48]

Fair enough.

Spank, I'm not bashing or trying to pile on. I'm a Denver Bronco fan and by no means do I think Tebow is the future. I just believe Tebow is doing what he believes in, that's all.

 

[ColoradoHAWKEYE]

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Just like the scripture says Tebow is getting his reward for what he is doing. His goody goody act is paying off handsomely.

His football play is actually what is paying off for him handsomely (only $550k this year, keep winning and someday it may be big). I don't think any player earns their pay based on their religion.

 

[ssckelley]

His football play is actually what is paying off for him handsomely (only $550k this year, keep winning and someday it may be big). I don't think any player earns their pay based on their religion.

Endorsements?

 

[ssckelley]

Context is very important.

and when Jesus said dont BE like the hypocrites, he was referring to the Pharisees who Jesus explained do things for their own glory, and not God's. Again, motive, condition of the heart stuff

Why would Jesus say this to his followers then? He had no reason to believe his followers hearts would not be in the right place during prayer. It is pretty cut and dry here Jon, no reason to read anything more into what Jesus told his followers.

 

[hawkcigar]

I don't care in the least about Tebow's religious beliefs and whether he displays them in public. At the very least he seems genuine in them and none of that has seemed to change over the years.

I did get a little tired of all the Tebow coverage during his college days. But that was because of ESPN and other media shoving it down the collective throats of the viewers. Plus, I still have the idealistic sense that college sports should be team-oriented with a team focus and I don't like any one player to be held up above the other players on a team...at least to that level. That being said, I understand that he wasn't asking for the attention, it was given to him by others.

Now that he's pro, I have to say that he's been kind of fun to watch. I don't think he probably has a long future at QB but so far so good. At the very least, you have to love that he truly loves the game of football and just wants to play. In the game last night, all of his teammates seemed to be supportive of him and enjoy playing with him. While he may be a polarizing figure to some in the public, his teammates seem to be behind him and that says a lot.

 

[BLKNGOLD48]

I don't care in the least about Tebow's religious beliefs and whether he displays them in public. At the very least he seems genuine in them and none of that has seemed to change over the years.

I did get a little tired of all the Tebow coverage during his college days. But that was because of ESPN and other media shoving it down the collective throats of the viewers. Plus, I still have the idealistic sense that college sports should be team-oriented with a team focus and I don't like any one player to be held up above the other players on a team...at least to that level. That being said, I understand that he wasn't asking for the attention, it was given to him by others.

Now that he's pro, I have to say that he's been kind of fun to watch. I don't think he probably has a long future at QB but so far so good. At the very least, you have to love that he truly loves the game of football and just wants to play. In the game last night, all of his teammates seemed to be supportive of him and enjoy playing with him. While he may be a polarizing figure to some in the public, his teammates seem to be behind him and that says a lot.

Well said....

 

[DuffMan]

Context is very important.and when Jesus said dont BE like the hypocrites, he was referring to the Pharisees who Jesus explained do things for their own glory, and not God's. Again, motive, condition of the heart stuff

Why would Jesus say this to his followers then? He had no reason to believe his followers hearts would not be in the right place during prayer. It is pretty cut and dry here Jon, no reason to read anything more into what Jesus told his followers.

on behalf of JD who is above such things....

deep

 

[DuffMan]

derp....

******* auto correct

 

[ColoradoHAWKEYE]

Endorsements?

I forgot about the Ready Made Rosary and Statue Company; and the Gideon's Bible Co.
What exact endorsement do you get because of your religion?

 

[storminspank]

Spank, I'm not bashing or trying to pile on. I'm a Denver Bronco fan and by no means do I think Tebow is the future. I just believe Tebow is doing what he believes in, that's all.

I can respect that.

 

[JonDMiller]

Why would Jesus say this to his followers then? He had no reason to believe his followers hearts would not be in the right place during prayer. It is pretty cut and dry here Jon, no reason to read anything more into what Jesus told his followers.

wow.

Go read the great commission, then juxtapose that against what you said.

 

[ssckelley]

wow.

Go read the great commission, then juxtapose that against what you said.

The great commission has nothing to do about making a spectacle of yourself while praying to God. I do not have a problem with Tebow telling others about his faith what I do have a problem with is him praying in front of camera.

 

[azhawkeyefan]

This thread has gotten deep, too deep.

All I know is that I was entertained watching that game. I enjoy watching the Bronco's pull out the high school/college offense and I enjoy watching Tebow. Sure, he's not a great QB in the traditional sense, but he's a hell of a football player, and judging by how his teams perform around him he seems like a great leader. That's not a bad combination. There have been a lot of comparisons to Vince Young, who also had a winning record as a starting QB in the NFL, but flamed out and is holding a clipboard somewhere. This is not a fair comparison, VY is a mental dud and has questionable leadership skills (is it normal for leaders to go missing on a gameweek and threaten to kill themselves?).

 

[busabus114]

I dont like or dislike Tebow...never really cared

But this 11 page thread is an example of why Tebow annoys me. It isnt his fault but people turn Tebow being an NFL QB into a religious argument. Its so dumb

Basically, Timmay has played an easy schedule and has delivered some solid W's along the way. Lets wait and see his record after 25 starts before deciding how great or bad his career is going to be

 

[busabus114]

The great commission has nothing to do about making a spectacle of yourself while praying to God. I do not have a problem with Tebow telling others about his faith what I do have a problem with is him praying in front of camera.

Do you have a problem with the hundreds of other athletes who do the same thing? Of course not, because they arent Tim Tebow

 

[ssckelley]

Do you have a problem with the hundreds of other athletes who do the same thing? Of course not, because they arent Tim Tebow

I roll my eyes every time I see an athlete point to the sky like God had something to do with what just happened, I turn the channel as soon as I hear "I would like to thank God...." after being asked a sports related question, and I got a problem every time people try to mix religion with sports. I really don't care who it is. I enjoy watching Tebow on the field, the Broncos are trying to run an offense that has not been attempted in the NFL in a long time. That last drive was unbelievable and fun to watch but watching him pray at the end made me sick. I do not believe Tebow is an NFL QB but I base that on what I seen watching him on the playing field, not his praying abilities.

 

[DuffMan]

I roll my eyes every time I see an athlete point to the sky like God had something to do with what just happened, I turn the channel as soon as I hear "I would like to thank God...." after being asked a sports related question, and I got a problem every time people try to mix religion with sports. I really don't care who it is. I enjoy watching Tebow on the field, the Broncos are trying to run an offense that has not been attempted in the NFL in a long time. That last drive was unbelievable and fun to watch but watching him pray at the end made me sick. I do not believe Tebow is an NFL QB but I base that on what I seen watching him on the playing field, not his praying abilities.

Again this sounds more like a problem between you and God, not you and Tebow.

 

[ssckelley]

Duff, you really think God cares who wins in any sporting event?