I love this mainly because everything Tebow does well only serves to anger some.
Think about this. Michael Vick who killed dogs is a member in good standing in football and in the media. Tim Tebow, though, is controversial.
Think about this. In a race between a Mormon Romney and a Catholic Santorum, it’s the Catholic who is the problem. Why? Because there’s a sense that Santorum means it. His Catholicism is who he is as a person. He talks about it.
And that’s why they hate Tebow too. He means it. And it’s who he is. And he talks about it.
And hey, how about this. Tebow is now going up against a seemingly impossible-to-beat opponent who looks like a poster boy. And who’s from Boston.
Just like Santorum. There you go. I’m sayin’ it. Santorum is the Tebow of politics. Now he just has to win like Tebow.
January 11, 2012 at 8:58 pm
All he does is win. Except, of course for the last three games of the season where his team was pummeled and he looked like a high school quarterback.
I get that there is a backlash against the backlash against Tebow, but most of the criticism of Tebow is not because he's a Christian, but because he's not a very good quarterback. Oh, sure, there is admittedly some unfortunate mockery of his sincere beliefs, but that's not what motivates most of the genuine criticism. His being a "winner" is largely due to having a very good defense and also his ability to not turn the ball over. But he does not have the makeup of a guy who is going to be a very good qb in the league for very long.
BTW, the media has done a 180 on Tebow. Now that he is a popular guy and there's a great story to be told with the Broncos making a run into the post-season, they have lined up to lick his boots. In fact the media (or the sports meda, anyway) has become increasing sycophantic with regards to Tebow.
January 11, 2012 at 9:13 pm
There are arguably 31 quarterbacks in the NFL who are "better" than Tim Tebow. The vast majority of them will be sitting at home watching Tebow play on on Sunday.
January 11, 2012 at 9:16 pm
Yes, they will be. But is that an indictment of them or their teams?
January 12, 2012 at 2:24 am
Michael Vick personally didn't hurt any animals, it was his relatives who lived on his property. He's made amends and has asked for forgivness. Who are we to judge?
January 12, 2012 at 2:45 am
Thanks for the inspiration gentlemen.
http://livingthefaithonahighwire.blogspot.com/2012/01/tim-tebow-all-he-does-is-win-rap.html
God bless.
January 12, 2012 at 5:28 pm
Matthew, I made some similar points in a recent piece on Tebow "holy water".
Paul – "team" includes the QB, a point Tebow understands well from all reports.