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How about that Tim Tebow? (Original Post) JVS Dec 2011 OP
. PeaceNikki Dec 2011 #1
I'm not a fan, but Blue_In_AK Dec 2011 #4
lol super cute!! PeaceNikki Dec 2011 #5
I'm diehard Broncos fan nmbluesky Dec 2011 #2
or ever... Bully Taw Dec 2011 #47
I am not much of a football fan, but Obamanaut Dec 2011 #3
34th ranked QB trumad Dec 2011 #6
Yet everyone's acting as though he's God's gift rocktivity Dec 2011 #9
Because he just wins football games. JVS Dec 2011 #17
Not by himself, he doesn't. rocktivity Dec 2011 #22
He also relies on the help of Marion Barber! JVS Dec 2011 #38
You have to admit that it is hilariously, mind numbingly, WTF-ingly crazy. ScreamingMeemie Dec 2011 #31
Fascinating. ScreamingMeemie Dec 2011 #7
I'm hoping he gets introduced to the Steelers DocMac Dec 2011 #8
I would like that too, BUT... Keefer Dec 2011 #28
I thought that if the Ravens win the division, DocMac Dec 2011 #29
No, the 5th seed Wildcard is going to the Steelers unless the Ravens lose a game and swap 1st for it JVS Dec 2011 #30
I stuck my ass on the TV screen and his Tebowing cured my hemorrhoids aint_no_life_nowhere Dec 2011 #10
Who do you suppose made Marion Barber do that? rocktivity Dec 2011 #11
after the fumble.....must be satan chelsea0011 Dec 2011 #13
Two views of God this morning - BOHICA12 Dec 2011 #32
How do you bench Tubbie Smith? chelsea0011 Dec 2011 #12
How much are they charging now for cans of his feces and bottles of his urine? aint_no_life_nowhere Dec 2011 #14
LOL! JVS Dec 2011 #15
OH.............MY.................GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! chelsea0011 Dec 2011 #16
Way to go Denver. Swede Dec 2011 #18
10 points of offense in regulation and 3 of them because of a Chicago mistake? Elwood P Dowd Dec 2011 #19
Actually he had 7 points. trumad Dec 2011 #20
That's basically what I said. Elwood P Dowd Dec 2011 #21
I admit trumad Dec 2011 #23
Luck? Isn't that a bogus non-scientific bunch of bullshit? JVS Dec 2011 #25
Yesterday's game was won with TWO 50-yard-PLUS field goals rocktivity Dec 2011 #39
How about the months-long fundie love fest? KamaAina Dec 2011 #24
I have to give up to St. Timmy Botany Dec 2011 #26
Just win, baby! Mudoria Dec 2011 #27
You could do a lot worse w/ someone to root for. Loge23 Dec 2011 #33
It does not matter if Tim Tebow is Jesus Christ himself. trumad Dec 2011 #34
Oh I forgot one more thing.. trumad Dec 2011 #35
A good a time as any to leave, I suppose. Loge23 Dec 2011 #36
Dude--- if you can't handle that reply trumad Dec 2011 #37
Biggest misconception about Tebow - he prays for God to divinely win him games. Zax2me Dec 2011 #40
Well said! Mudoria Dec 2011 #41
Yeah---what ever. trumad Dec 2011 #43
Edákrusen ho Tebow... enuegii Dec 2011 #44
So does Aaron Rodgers cayanne Dec 2011 #42
Is it possible that Tebow has leadership skills which cause his teammates ... spin Dec 2011 #45
Probably. JVS Dec 2011 #46

Blue_In_AK

(46,436 posts)
4. I'm not a fan, but
Tue Dec 6, 2011, 06:58 PM
Dec 2011

I was kind of amused by this photo of my grandson that my Denver daughter posted on her Facebook page. He's four.

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I guess Tebow himself has become an object of worship.

nmbluesky

(2,561 posts)
2. I'm diehard Broncos fan
Tue Dec 6, 2011, 06:51 PM
Dec 2011

I'm so excited He is doing better and better. but he is no match to Elway for now..

 

Obamanaut

(10,125 posts)
3. I am not much of a football fan, but
Tue Dec 6, 2011, 06:58 PM
Dec 2011

I really enjoy watching Tebow.

Enjoyed him as a Gator, still do.

 

trumad

(41,692 posts)
6. 34th ranked QB
Wed Dec 7, 2011, 07:27 AM
Dec 2011

with a 50 percent accuracy rating. His team is playing well but his certainly a mediocre quarterback.

rocktivity

(44,885 posts)
9. Yet everyone's acting as though he's God's gift
Sun Dec 11, 2011, 04:47 PM
Dec 2011

if you'll pardon the expression.

"Te-beiber Fever" is closer to it.

(if you'll pardon the smiley)
rocktivity

rocktivity

(44,885 posts)
22. Not by himself, he doesn't.
Sun Dec 11, 2011, 07:48 PM
Dec 2011

Last edited Wed Oct 24, 2018, 12:13 PM - Edit history (1)

He didn't cause the two Chicago Bear defensive errors and kick the two 50-yard-plus field goals that resulted in today's victory, for instance. And he didn't provide himself with so much pass protection that he could have knelt and prayed before he threw the ball.

Tebow's ENTIRE TEAM is now 7-1. Not the other way around.


rocktivity

ScreamingMeemie

(68,918 posts)
31. You have to admit that it is hilariously, mind numbingly, WTF-ingly crazy.
Mon Dec 12, 2011, 10:32 AM
Dec 2011

Honest to God...crazeee. I don't care who you are. It's got nothing to do with thinking or acting as if he's "God's Gift". It's just plain silly. Can't wait for the movie.

ScreamingMeemie

(68,918 posts)
7. Fascinating.
Sun Dec 11, 2011, 12:44 AM
Dec 2011

No matter what happens from here on out...the world will always remember this. Well, the world's football fans.

Keefer

(713 posts)
28. I would like that too, BUT...
Mon Dec 12, 2011, 12:52 AM
Dec 2011

The Ravens need to lose a game before that happens I'm afraid.

DocMac

(1,628 posts)
29. I thought that if the Ravens win the division,
Mon Dec 12, 2011, 09:31 AM
Dec 2011

then the Steelers will play either Denver or Oakland. If the Steelers win the division the Ravens will play the winner of the AFC West.

JVS

(61,935 posts)
30. No, the 5th seed Wildcard is going to the Steelers unless the Ravens lose a game and swap 1st for it
Mon Dec 12, 2011, 09:49 AM
Dec 2011

Whoever has 5th seed is most likely to see the Broncos.

aint_no_life_nowhere

(21,925 posts)
10. I stuck my ass on the TV screen and his Tebowing cured my hemorrhoids
Sun Dec 11, 2011, 05:34 PM
Dec 2011

He's a living Saint in the flesh!

 

BOHICA12

(471 posts)
32. Two views of God this morning -
Mon Dec 12, 2011, 12:19 PM
Dec 2011

For Tebow - the Almighty is a benevolent entity.

For Barber - the Almighty is a vengeful being.

All depends on where you are standing when the lightning strikes.

aint_no_life_nowhere

(21,925 posts)
14. How much are they charging now for cans of his feces and bottles of his urine?
Sun Dec 11, 2011, 07:17 PM
Dec 2011

I'm desperately trying to save up.

Elwood P Dowd

(11,444 posts)
19. 10 points of offense in regulation and 3 of them because of a Chicago mistake?
Sun Dec 11, 2011, 07:33 PM
Dec 2011

Tebow is terrible. They're winning with luck, defense, and special teams play.

Elwood P Dowd

(11,444 posts)
21. That's basically what I said.
Sun Dec 11, 2011, 07:38 PM
Dec 2011

They had 10 points in regulation but 3 of them were because of a dumb ass Chicago mistake that led to a field goal.

 

trumad

(41,692 posts)
23. I admit
Sun Dec 11, 2011, 07:52 PM
Dec 2011

The Broncos have had some great luck the last 7 weeks.

Recovered onside kick---missed 53 yard field goal---the fumble in OT today.

Think about that---that's 3 games that they should have lost.

Instead of 7-1 they should be 4-4.

That's some serious ass luck.



rocktivity

(44,885 posts)
39. Yesterday's game was won with TWO 50-yard-PLUS field goals
Mon Dec 12, 2011, 06:15 PM
Dec 2011

that Tebow DIDN'T kick!


rocktivity

Loge23

(3,922 posts)
33. You could do a lot worse w/ someone to root for.
Mon Dec 12, 2011, 01:41 PM
Dec 2011

Disclaimer: I'm not a christian, but I am a FL Gator.
Tim Tebow is a winner. Not once during this whole streak has he ever taken the credit himself - he always gives it up for the team. But this is the same team that started 1-4. The only difference is the offensive leader on the field.
I met Tim and I can attest that he's genuine. On one occasion, I watched Tim stand for over eight hours on a summer day in FL (you Floridians know about that!) signing autographs, posing for pictures and kissing & holding babies. Never once did he lose his smile. How many other pro athletes would do that? The last family got the same attention and enthusiasm as the first.
Say what you want - I don't believe in religion or luck so this is, IMO, a product of hard work and everyone buying in with Tim on the team. But it's clearly working no matter what Tim's ratings are.
As a Gator, I'm proud of Tim's success as I would be for anyone. I just don't get the "polarizing" thing. He's great for sports and a refreshing break from athlete/elites who don't give the average fan the time of day. Hope the Broncs keep on going!

 

trumad

(41,692 posts)
34. It does not matter if Tim Tebow is Jesus Christ himself.
Mon Dec 12, 2011, 02:18 PM
Dec 2011

Seriously---religion except for the stupid Tebowing his sycophant nauseating fans are doing, should not be a factor in deliberations if he is a good QB or not.

Tim Tebow is not a good NFL quarterback.

These games were not won because of Tim Tebow. They were won because of a bunch of different factors.

Biggest one is that the last 7 games they were fortunate enough to play crappy teams. New York and Detroit are are 8-5. They lost to Detroit.

The other teams are plain awful. San Diego--6-7---Miami---4-9--Minnesota--2-11--KC--5-8---Chicago 7-6

Technically you can say they beat one good team---New York although New York has huge problems.

A 48 percent completion rate is very ugly and will be his undoing against better teams.

Loge23

(3,922 posts)
36. A good a time as any to leave, I suppose.
Mon Dec 12, 2011, 02:35 PM
Dec 2011

It's intelligent responses like yours that I will miss the most.

 

trumad

(41,692 posts)
37. Dude--- if you can't handle that reply
Mon Dec 12, 2011, 02:56 PM
Dec 2011

you definitely need to scurry back to the Lounge.

 

Zax2me

(2,515 posts)
40. Biggest misconception about Tebow - he prays for God to divinely win him games.
Mon Dec 12, 2011, 06:30 PM
Dec 2011

In fact, he states this is NOT what he does.
So where does this perception of him come from?
Mostly people who are either ignorant of the Christian religion or religion in general.
Others just say it to stir things up purposefully.
Tebow is full aware that there are other Christians on the other team.
He repeatedly has stated he prays for his best performance and all players to be well in health.
He never asked Jeeeeesus to force a kicker on opposing team to miss a FG for him.

Now, this FACT is going to slap down many of his detractors and most of their talking points.
It doesn't change the fact that he still struggles with most of the things a QB needs to do to win games, however.

But he does inspire his teammates to play better. Through watch what I do, not what I say.
And what he does is work out hard, pray hard, play hard. Until the last second ticks off the clock.
This inspires his teammates.
For some reason, the pray hard part really ticks some people off.

enuegii

(664 posts)
44. Edákrusen ho Tebow...
Tue Dec 13, 2011, 01:46 PM
Dec 2011

Atlanta 12 : 7

On edit-- colons and numbers do weird things: 12

cayanne

(702 posts)
42. So does Aaron Rodgers
Tue Dec 13, 2011, 04:16 AM
Dec 2011

Packers are 13 zip and he won the Super Bowl last year. I'll put him up above Tebow any day.

spin

(17,493 posts)
45. Is it possible that Tebow has leadership skills which cause his teammates ...
Tue Dec 13, 2011, 04:22 PM
Dec 2011

to believe in both his ability at the end of a game and their own ability to contribute to the win. Confidence is a important part of winning. It's hard to win if you believe that you can't.

One football commentator mentioned that Tebow doesn't get down on his teammates when they make mistakes but instead offers a positive message that they will recover and make good plays. When I watched the game, I witnessed a lot of dropped passes but in the last two minutes, the same receivers made some good catches.

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