Everybody needs to just back off Tim Tebow

I’m a Georgia guy – Class of 99 – and I hope for Tebow to have marvelous success at the next level. What difference does it make to me? None. From what we all know, he is everything we all want in a son and citizen. I hope he is great in the NFL because it’s his dream. He can’t hurt my Dawgs anymore, so I will hope he does well just like I do for Peyton Manning.

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We shouldn’t forget his age, he is far from a grizzled vet, give the kid a chance! Folks seem to rejoice for some reason when people that try their best to be their best have apparent flaws exposed – just who does that reflect poorly on?

He’s a nice kid, does everything the best he can, trying to make a living, make a difference. Let him try, folks!!

I am a Ga. fan, but lets keep this life thing in perspective, please! Just a kid, from all reports I have seen a good kid that tries to make those around him better as well.

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I don’t have a dog in the hunt either, and I went to UGA. I’m just interested in seeing what happens. Not really rooting agianst him nor for him.

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Let’s see how long it takes for the rabid dogs to tear in to this column.

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i made some crack about tebow yesterday and the truth is i dont mind if he succeeds i kinda think he will succeed on some level at the nfl whether that will be at qb or te or wherever. that being said the guy is straight up annoying and for that i poke fun at him whenever i can

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I’m a Dawg fan and I wish Tebow the very best. It is utterly ridiculous that he is being scrutinized to the extent that he is. He is another college football player trying to take the next step in his life. We could stand to have a lot more Tim Tebow’s in this world and in professional sports. He is a fantastic public role model and beats the heck out of the other miscreants that score big paydays on athletic ability as opposed to character and intelligence. Does Tim have 3 kids by 3 different women like some of the other prospects? Maybe Tim doesn’t make the NFL cut but he doesn’t need to be lambasted for it before it even happens.

Good Luck Tim in all of your future endeavours. You deserve what you get!

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Now that he’s not playing for Florida anymore, I’ll root for the guy to death. He’s got too good character and ethic not to. I don’t see how people can root against him anymore.

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Well said Jeff! I am a alum of UGA and love rooting against the Gators whenever possible. However, I too have been puzzled why so many people root against this kid. He is exactly what any of us would love to see in our sons and/or daughters as young adults and athletes. He is a GREAT role model to younger kids who follow sports (regardless of the religion) and a fansatic leader who truly leads by example in his attitude, character, and work ethic. I think many people lump him and Urban Meyer together, but don’t understand that he is his own person and he is now on his own. While Urban Meyer may had been his coach and a mentor, it doesn’t mean that we should root against him the way many root against Meyer (which is another topic entirely).

I say good luck to the kid because sports could use a lot more of Tim Tebows and less of these gun carrying, selfish, and classless athletes we are seeing today in all leagues.

GO DAWGS!!

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Listen people, we’re bored and just like to stir the pot. Nothing against Tebow. Everyone knows he’s a good guy. (…however, in addition to possibly being the best college football player ever, I would also say he’s without question the most talked about in the media ever also)

If a sports writer is going to jump up and down with tears streaming down his face to leave Tebow alone – fine, I’m done with it.

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Jeff, it is the same reason some Georgia fans root against Mark Richt. He doesn’t fit the current culture. As everybody knows, nice guys don’t win and we love to see nice guys fail. That makes us feel better about ourselves.

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The organization that is sponsering Tebow’s Ad is one of the most right-wing political organizations in America. They were the largest contributor in America to anti-gay rights organizations. In California they contributed more money againt (Prop 8 it think that established legal rights for Gay/Lesb) than any organization including the Morman church. They are a modern day Moral Majority.

Anyway, let me get this straight. This guy attends a Public University, wears Biblical Passages in his eye shadow (Sorry for the term), is getting ready to maybe be drafted but in the proceess takes a politial position of National TV during the Superbowl against Abortion and againt legal rights for Gays and Lesbians?

Am I correct here? Tebow is not a Moron, Moran, Maroon or whatever but someone needs to teach the guy to keep his views on religion and divisive politics personal and stay away from issues that create distrust and hate if he want to be taken seriously as a professional athlete in the NFL.

I find the guy extremely offensive and I am neither Pro/Anti abortion or gay/lesbian. I just don’t like people sticking their personal views in my face during a public entertainment event or at any other time. I find it EXTREMELY offensive.

I will debate these issues at the right time.. I have worked on political campaigns for over 30 years.. There is a time a place for everything.. Tebow, as an individual, has a perfect right to his opinion. However, some Moron/Moran/Moroon needs to tell Tebow the he is a public figure (by choice or not) to many from different backgrounds, religions, sexes and political views. Their/There/They’re/They are doing him a terrible deed by not doing so.

The young man is being used by intolerant selfish, politically driven munipulators.

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I dotn care what he does i just think its funny i have a very close personal friend who is a GATOR and i told him from day one Tim Crybaby wouldnt translate to the NFL. He ran the wrong kind of offense im not rooting against him i could just careless what happens to him he wasnt a Dawg so who cares.

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It has a lot to do with the fact the we have spent the last 4 years listening to announcers and different media folks cramming down our throats how absolutely wonderful he is. Not to mention, unless you’re a Gator fan, the kid has probably whipped your team on more than one occasion. I can’t certainly attest to that. It’s human nature. For so many of us he has been the enemy for 4 years. I understand he is a good kid and does wonderful things in his personal life. I’m just sick of hearing about how great he is. I’m ready for him to be gone. Once and for all.

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I’ll be honest. I don’t like the kid and his moral superiority. The only reason I want to see him go on to the NFL is so that I can continue to watch him cry after every loss.

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The hatred for Tebow is due to the hatred for anything Florida by the other teams in the SEC, due to their arrogant fans and coach. UGA will beat florida in 2010—they will be way down, allowing GA to finally win—mark it down!

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Thank you Jeff! I am a fan of an SEC team other than Florida and had to watch Tebow school our team for four years but I don’t get where this continued animosity comes from. Let it go.

He is an incredible athlete of grit and determination that most everyone should try to emulate. He is a good person and to my recollection he never tried to rob anyone, drive drunk or fund a dog fighting ring.

If he can get with the right team and the right coach, I think he can be something special in the NFL. I for one am rooting for him.

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Kids today will find it difficult to believe, but Christmas used to be religous and football was secular. Call me old school if you like, but I believe in the seperation of church and football.

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GA Dawg I don’t think that it has anything to do with Tebow playing for Florida. Even if he played for Tennessee or Bama or Texas it would still be the same. People are sick of the media constantly ramming him down our throats.

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It’s nice to see that most UGA fans/alums are taking a mature approach to this article, it looks like they out number the jerks about 10:1.

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Tebow is being used..

Not keeping your religious views to yourself is a guarantee of the Constitution. As long as the University did not provide the ink to write bible verses under his eyes, there wasn’t a violation of Separation of Church and State. What really amazes me is when someone that’s considered conservative states or expresses their views, the left says it’s offensive and pleads for it to stop. When they want to express their views and someone from the right objects, the first thing they want to scream is Freedom of Speech! I guess you haven’t watched him the past four years; he is not being used by anyone. No doubt what party’s political campaigns you have worked on for the past 30 years.

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Jeff,
The problem with Tebow is the same problem with Michael Jordan. Over exposure!!!There are a lot of other great players and great kids out there, but for the last four years we have been over saturated with Tebow. Hopefully, he will finally fade away and you guys can start hyping the next great phenom. I can hardly wait.

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“Tebow is being used” wrote:
“I have worked on political campaigns for over 30 years.. There is a time a place for everything.. Tebow, as an individual, has a perfect right to his opinion. However, some Moron/Moran/Moroon needs to tell Tebow the he is a public figure (by choice or not) to many from different backgrounds, religions, sexes and political views. Their/There/They’re/They are doing him a terrible deed by not doing so.”
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Based on the sophomoric tone to your rant/screed/position paper, I seriously doubt you have worked on political campaigns for the past 30 years. “Biblical passages” on his “eye shadow”?
“Moron/Moran/Moroon”? Are you aware that even public figures have the right to assert their freedom of speech by making advocacy television commercials? Are you then saying that Alec Baldwin can’t share his political views (pro-abortion, pro GLBT rights, by the way) because he’s a public figure?
If, and that’s a big if, you have really ever worked on a political campaign, I’d be shocked.

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I will tell you this. If his ad runs during the SB I will not watch it.

If my NFL team drafts the guy, I will discontinue my season ticket package. I am not supporting the pre-1950’s crap.

I don’t support his views and don’t want to hear them in a public arena. He is a walking social/political diaster for any organization. I don’t discuss political or religion at work. This is against our company policy. If I came in with Col: 3:28 on by shirt I would be sent home.

It ain’t ‘tem lieing propaganda liberals, as Rush/Hannity would call them, it is common decency which is something that many people of your thinking know nothing about.

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I wish the guy good luck in whatever he undertakes. From what I have read, it is the coaches, scouts, and media that is ripping him. Why would opposing fans pull against him now. Makes no sence. He is not a great pure quarterback and that is not news. Irban Myer is a great coach and he was surrounded with the best talent in the world. He is a leader, very smart and a great person but the NFL doesn’t need that as much as they need the 15 to 20 yard down and out against the blitz. He just doesn’t possess the arm strength or quick release. Much ado about nothing, the scouts have been saying all of this for 4 years now.

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I agree. I don’t get this. Tebow is a good guy. It’s refreshing to have a non-thug in football.

Maybe some of you are upset because his Florida team beat your team. However, there are plenty of you that root for Peyton Manning (Tennessee).

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Tebow is being used……………you are dead on!

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LEAVE TEBOW ALONE!!! All you people care about is making money off of him. He’s HUMAN!!!

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I rather hear about Tebow then about steriods in baseball, mick vick dogfighting, NBA gun carriers, USCw cheatering, Lane Kiffin, TW womanizing and all the other negatives about athletes that ESPN feeds on.

Oh by the way, watch the Super Bowl ad before you pass judgement.

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Dawg fans don’ like him cause he kicked thier butts 17 out of 20 times.thats it in a nut shell.

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Envy jealously and hatred.
The people criticizing him have one or all of these traits. It’s just like the hatred for the evil rich. They are losers or the team they like are losers, so they bash him, thinking it will make them feel better. Tebow is exactly what every father would want their son to be like. Total class act.

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47,000,000…… and counting

Hey GA Gator…… the number above is the number of innocent lives we have slaughtered since “pre-1950 crap” or whatever u call it. Are you saying that’s a good thing? You are one sick SOB.

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ghost dawg
You are a jerk. It is no wonder that you are a dawg fan.

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As much as I detest the Florida Gators, including Tim Tebow when adorned in orange and blue, no one can say anything against his ethic, his character, or his talent. Granted, his QB skills may not be up to NFL standards, but he seems ideal for a wildcat type situation or something like that. I hope there are legions of youngsters, gator and non-gator alike, who will aspire to have Tebow’s character and ethic.

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Hated Peyton Manning while he was at UT. Love watching him as a Pro. Hated Tebow at UF, hope he exceeds expectations as a pro.

It is not the player, it is the school. I cannot pull for a Gator, while he is fighting against my beloved Dogs, but once the UF jersey is traded in who really cares!

David Pollack was a DGD, but really was it the same pulling for him when he was in that Bengals jersey? Not for me it wasn’t!

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Brit Hume baptises Tiger in a water hazard/Tiger renounces Buddhism/hits 2 iron in the hole/Praises Jesus/America forgives him/Ka-Ching for NIke/Amen!

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Two titles in 3 years.

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Chris, you are just jealous. The kid does what is in his heart and what his up bringing calls for. I guess you say the same thing about the players who thank god when they accomplish something and then end up in jail for a DUI or shouldering a beer keg on the beach. This kid lives his convictions and is not ashamed to state them.

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I don’t wish anyone bad luck but his bible thumping holier than now ways are not my cup of tea. He needs to be successful without being obtrusive for me to back off this clown.

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Cheeseburger
Man go take your meds. How did Obama get into this blog. I did not see it in JS article. You are a joke man.

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Hey Schiltzy,
I don’t understand your pretense hear, Tebow is undeniably ones of the greatest college football players, but his fundamentals do not translate well as a NFL quarterback. I don’t see the NFL scouts or reporters treating him any different than other high profile athletes. He has the intangibles,ie passion, leadership, wins, etc, but the NFL scouts are not focused on those, but the fundamentals! Conversely, Stafford last year had the prototypical NFL fundamentals, quick release, cannon of an arm, pro style system, et, but they attacked his desire, character, leadership, et al…

So I dont see the press or NFL scouts treating Tebow any different than Stafford last year, but rather their percieved weaknessess.

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back off Tebow? its gonna make me cry.

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Because he overtly makes his beliefs known when they should remain a private matter. It’s like wearing a klan hoody just so everyone knows where you stand. Who gives a krap that he believes in ancient mythology and some sort of absurd “afterlife”, like humans are special or something – that’s rich.. Cure the lepers if he wants but that aint got nothing to do with the gridiron.

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No Vickers he does not care because that is what he believes in. I find it funny that all the other players can spout religion and talk about God but if Tebow does it everyone get their panties in a wad.

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It seems that fact is being mistaken for hate. Just like when Heath Shuler came out and picked with the 3rd pick in 1st round, he was a bust and I stated as much before he was drafted (honestly). Shuler was the product of a prolific SEC offense at Tenn, holding many team records by the time he left school. Tebow, is another from a similar mold. In all his years at Florida he has not shown scouts that he can line up in a pro-set offense (we heard a lot last year that he would be doing so in his Senior year). So your comment that he didn’t need to go to the Senior Bowl seems awkward, in that, he needs to show scouts something other than line up in the Shotgun and Run for touchdowns.

I’m a UGA fan, yes, but that has nothing to do with my view of him as a player. Percy Harvin is a Gator but in the NFL he’s a Viking. I rooted for him to do good this season because his college career is over and have no reason to root against him.

Understand?

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Dawg fan?..Banned By Cindy …correct.

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Sorry PTC DAWG but JS knows the dawg nation. Just read the post.

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Every negative blog proves JS point. Their names have some connection from the dawg nation. Of course that is not true. The dawg nation is better than that. They don’t hate on a superior player from UF. HA HA HA

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LISTEN…..There is no doubt why this kid is getting lambasted at every turn……it is because he is a CHRISTIAN. Plain and simple. His Christian views are outstanding and I applaud him for his faith and strength to endure the public outcry about his belief. Jesus was persecuted during His mininstry on earth so why should it be any different for any other person. I applaud you, Tim Tebow!!!!!! I am a Gerogia fan and a Georgia Southern graduate. I was born and raised in the South and have seen everything in Georgia football from Hershel Walker to Erk Russell. This kid is the best leader I have ever seen in college football and it is not only because of his physical talent, but his spiritual beliefs as well. God gave his talent and he is simply using it all to his ability. Wait and see, Tim Tebow will be successful in whatever he does in life…..because of his faith in Jesus Christ!

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I hope he makes it so we can watch him try to move all those nfl piles and some of the D linemen at the next level will be faster than him, but he will probably get drafted in the later rounds by a decent team that will use him for the wildcat , he will play a few years and then be named head coach at Fla when Urban really retires.

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GO TEBOW GO!!!
(proven winner)

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“Teabow is being used”, the people spoke in California. You can always go to Vermont to marry your boyfriend …..

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I agree with his Faith and am glad he stands up for it and lays it out in public, but in football terms which should be just for fun and entertainment if Someone is entertained cheering against him thats there choice

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Yeah, right, ga gator. Anyone who wants a lumbering (all DLs and LBs will be faster and stronger), no passing threat, crybaby to run the “wildcat” for their team is dumber than they look!!

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Tebow is a far better option than what the Falcons have on their current roster.

At least Tebow has actually won something and we know he is not a PICK MACHINE and doesn’t WUSS out of big games.

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Tim has enough Faith in his heart to deal with anything. Good Luck Tim.

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“Tebow is being used” wrote:
“The young man is being used by intolerant selfish, politically driven munipulators”

So says the intolerant, selfish, politically driven munipulator.

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Larry

January 27th, 2010
11:48 am
He is “torched by the media and scouts” because his form and throwing motion are horrible

“They said the same” thing about Aaron Rodgers when he was drafted and were all IN LOVE with Alex “CHOKE2″ Smith.

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Jeff,

He strikes me as someone who can take it. I agree he doesn’t deserve the ridicule and all the negative criticism… but on the other hand that door swings both ways and I have also been surprised by the amount of attention and positive praise he has received. Not to say he didn’t deserve it… but IMO there was a bit of an over the top love fest for Tebow, especially from the folks at ESPN… I think that more than anything has made the rival SEC fans want to root against him.

I think when any athlete gets such gushing remarks all the time it is only natural for some folks to build up resentment… it is not Tebow’s fault, just the way it is.

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Jeff, you guys (the media) have made the Tebow Machine what it is. To Tebow’s credit, he is a good player with great determination and will. He is an ever better person. But you’re seriously questioning the backlash? Did you forget how overhyped news works? The backlash was inevitable.

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Matt “Choke” Ryan you are the dumbest racist on the planet..you just are.

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Also do you think Tebow could have put references to the Koran under his eyes if he were Muslim?

There would have been a national outrage and Faux News would have run stories about it around the clock. If the founding fathers could see us now they would hang thier heads in shame. Freedom of religion is gone. We now have a state religion and it pretty much controls one political party and therefore half the government.

Welcome to the Theocracy!!!

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I’m a die-hard UGA fan but I like Tim Tebow as player and as person. I like him I just don’t like who he played for. Tim Tebow is a guy who you want to root for. He’ll succeed becuase he has the drive and the leadership.

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Tebow is a poor sport and he should have been called for unsportsman-like conduct all the time for taunting, throwing the football, and acting a fool on the football field. He insulted other coaches and universities all the time. The umps never called him out for anything, but players on the other teams were called for less. Also, what is wrong with the obvious – he can’t and won’t play Q-back in the NFL. O – I get it Jeff – you crawled in bed with Tebow just like the umpires – quess he is good at something.

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Man there are so many things to say about Tebow’s arrogance with pushing his religion on EVERYONE no matter if they believe it or not. I hate people like Tebow because they believe their way is the correct way and there is NO other way to believe in something or do something. It’s sheer arrogance. How about this Tebow, instead of pushing your anti-abortion agenda on a commercial on TV with a 2.5 million dollar superbowl ad, how about you convince the company to use that 2.5 million and donate it to a cause that could actually use it and not just give it to a cable station. Hmmm maybe HAITI could use that 2.5 million in aid? Course not, it’s way more important to put your agenda on anti-abortion out in the public forefront. Great your mom didn’t abort you when it was recommended. What if she was a 15 year old girl that was raped by some child molester? Would you still say that she can not abort and force her to have that child? Tebow disgusts me

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What?, You sound like someone from the team that he is 3-1 against.

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TEBOW…..The perfect Young man! The only problem with “Tebow”.
He was not a GEORGIA BULLDAWG!!!!! BOTTOM LINE!!!!
THAT DOG WILL HUNT……..GO TEBOW!!!!
I wish Tebow the Best in the NFL>

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Isn’t the Senior Bowl in Mobile?

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The Dogfighter Returns
Your only hope with that rationale is that is religion is a scam.

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You media have made him god!!!! Now nobody wants to see him succeed! Also he is a little arrogant if you ask me

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“everything a student-athlete should be” I’m calling b.s. on that one. Tebow scored a frickin’ 890 on his SAT and was a home ec major….yes, a home ec major, yet they gave him the Draddy award, which in recent years has gone to Molecular Genetics majors and Rhodes Scholars. We’re sick of St. Tebow being put on an undeserved pedestal and his every sainted moment glorified and crammed down our throats for 4 years. Now that he’s falling on his face, we’re supposed to NOT pay attention to the chosen one. They hypocrisy is stunning.

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I was about sick to death of all the media hype and overexposure surrounding Tebow the last couple of years. I just thought he was over rated and that a lot of his success had more to do with the immense talent surrounding him at UF then himself.

As a dual threat qb I just couldn’t see him being in the same league as someone like a Pat White who was a threat to take it the distance from 80 yds while Tebow was only a threat to take it the distance from 5-10 yds or so.

That being said I still thought he was an exemplary young man who literally practices what he preaches and will undoubtedly go down as one of the alltime greatest college players. Wasn’t his fault he was so over exposed.

And in the same vein that I thought he was over hyped and overrated I also think that the piling on now is a bit much to say the least. Experts knew a couple years ago he wasn’t a great pro prospect. Its just that only now are the masses starting to realize this, the media senses it, and there’s nothing like when the media decides to pile on.

They built him up and now they’re tearing him down. Its sad and unfortunate. But hopefully most people will be level headed enough to realize that he never was a great pro prospect to begin with but that that will never diminish his accomplishments as a college player nor his outstanding character.

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I don’t know about him making it as a quarterback, but the guy would probably make a good safety or receiver in the nfl

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I agree, keep the commercials lite (no pun intended).

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It is normally hard to hate a guy like Tebow, but a Gators uniform makes it very easy.

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how2fish

January 27th, 2010
12:01 pm
Matt “Choke” Ryan you are the dumbest racist on the planet..you just are.

“Because I support Tebow & Rodgers”?

That makes a lot of sense

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The kid is a fraud and a punk. His taunting in victory (see last year’s NC game vs. Oklahoma) and tears when he loses a game (Ole Miss ‘08, SECCG vs. Bama) is not “heart”, it’s poor sportmanship — and a bad example for kids. When you lose, you are supposed to take it like a winner by setting your jaw, congratulating the other team and moving on…. Tebow is no better than those 12-year old spoiled brat little leaguers who cry and throw fits when they lose en route to the LLWS. Had Tebow shown more class in victory and defeat, I would agree about him…but he didn’t. He’s won a lot of games, including four vs. my Volunteers, but the Tebow “myth” was built by fans, the media, his coach and himself. Even in interviews, he gets carried away by mentioning all the good deeds he has done, how real “pressure” isn’t on the field, but while helping those less fortunate in Third World nations. In my book, when you blow your own horn, the deed becomes null and void. Ephesians 2:8-9, since he loves advertising bible verses, says…”8For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9not by works, so that no one can boast.” I would not make such judgments, but I am sick to death hearing so many people claim that this kid is perfect. If he were perfect, he wouldn’t cry when he loses, taunt when he wins or toot his own horn when he does good deeds. The kid was a good college football player. No doubt, but he’s not any role model.

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who does religious clown Tebow think he is? It’s a womans right to do whatever with her health, there is no room for that in sports and especially mr. JOHN 3:16. That religious zealot needs to worry about some 250 lb. linebacker drilling his @ss. Have you never noticed his actions closely, he is quite weird. People like this guy are annoying, go thump your bible somewhere else!

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Hey GaGator…

I bet against Tebow in the SEC Championship game a few weeks ago.

That worked out pretty well for me.

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The hype surrounding Tebow is, in large part, because of his eye black. The media sought to build up his fundamentalism as something that should be emulated, and Tebow happily milks it at every opportunity.

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UT fan,

Interesting perspective. I’ve heard the same from any number of fans that Tebow always seems to be tooting his own horn, always mentioning his good deeds, always drawing attention to himself in some fashion or form. Always playing the drama card like with the Ole Miss after game speech last year. So much for humility and grace. I still think he’s a good guy but likewise I’ve always noticed he seems to showboat more than just about anyone I can think of. No offense to the gator fans. Its just that its quite noticeable to everyone else.

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college football – Satan called and said he looks forward to meeting you some day!

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Bama fan- I agree. I’m not saying he’s a bad kid. Obviously he does do good things and he’s certainly a great competitor, but I don’t buy into the whole “walkin’ on water” persona he has been anointed with. Strange, huh? Bama and Tennessee agreeing.

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Ok. Maybe I did say he’s a fraud and a punk.

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Pretty simple and it’s already been well stated here by “Tebow is being used” 10:46. Tebow flaunts his beliefs during sporting events – a huge turnoff to many fans. I watch sports because I love them and for me it’s great entertainment. But I hate and I do mean hate, to be preached to during these events. It sports not a political or religious event. He’s free to believe what he wants just don’t preach to me from a sports pulpit.

And that in a nutshell is why people are hating on Tebow. Not for his beliefs but for his arrogance to push them in our face during sporting events.

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This blog just proves again what everyone knows. Georgia fans are the dumbest, no class people in the U.S…Bottom line, he beat uga like a drum so they hate him. They probably also hate the QB’s from KY, OK State, LSU, TENN,etc…how pathetic is your life if you actually pull for a young man to fail in life? I expect most of the ones who want Tebow to fail are abject failures themselves.

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If UT fans know so much about a “fraud and punk”, why so gidding about LK last year?

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Jeff, you media sluts are the ones who chase him around like a lost dog. This shouldnt even be a story. The people blasting him are people like you! How many fans are there in Mobile right now?? None, its you guys. You want the fans to give him a break, write a real story. Not this crap. Its only a story because you waste your time writing it!

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Class of ‘98 said

Hey GaGator…

” I bet against Tebow in the SEC Championship game a few weeks ago.

That worked out pretty well for me.”

Well if you had done that for the past 4 years, you would have been BROKE, before
you won you little bet.

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BTW, someone posted a link of his girlfriend in a bikini before the season started and if he’s really a virgin, he’s the second coming. WOW!

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because he thimk he god almightly and think he better than in one in the world i can.t stand him

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As a die-hard Dawgs fan, I’m sick of hearing my fellow Dawg brethren rip Tebow. At the end of the day, he is and has been throughout his entire career, a tremendous athlete, a wonderful kid and a true role model for what I hope a student-athlete could be. I, for one, pray (no pun intended) that my two boys will grow up to be half of the man that Tim Tebow is and represents. I hate the Gators, but I dearly respect this young man, what he represents and how he has handled himself up to this point in his young life. This Dawg supports Tim Tebow regardless if he ever steps foot on to a NFL field…

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To me, it seems like M Vick has more supporters than Tebow. I am very surprised by that. Some clown from the AJC even blogged that “the door is open for Vick in Minny”. What is there about Vicks game that Tebow lacks? They both have big, inaccurate arms and rely on thier feet too much. The one big difference is that Tebow really seems to lead his team. He just seems to be a natural leader.

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Teebow has the right to display any message he wants and support any cause he wants. Don’t really get what it has to do with football, but……..I just wish some Muslim would display a passage from the Koran under their eyes and I’d like to see another commercial aired discussing abortion rights and its benefits, like saving the mother’s life.

I’m not Muslim or in favor of abortion, I just tire of seeing athletes, actors or anybody in the spotlight telling me what they believe in. Frankly, I couldn’t give a damn!

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I haven’t understood the dislike, often bordering on sheer hatred, that people have for this young man. Whether they want to criticize his NFL potential, his personal faith or the Super Bowl commercial he’s doing, some of the things they say are simply disgusting.

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Hypothetical here…….What if Tebow was Jewish, Muslim or Atheist, would you have a problem with him stating his beliefs? The reason that people don’t see a problem with his position is because they agree with what he says (and I’ve learned that after moving to the Bible belt that a majority of you do). I just can’t imagine if he had Muslim or Jewish messages on his face during games that you Bible thumpers wouldn’t have a problem with it.

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Tebow is a great player, just not good enough to beat Bama! Hope he’s good in the NFL. And yes dawgs 2010, hopefully Spikes sucks in the NFL, if he eye gouges in the NFL, those guys will kill him. haha.

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Florida sucks and will never be as good without Tebow. Gonna get another whooping from the Tide!

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??????Everyone beats the lions on a regular basis.

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Jeff, like I said maybe they to need to announce when the commercial will air and have that as a policy going forward concerning commercials like this one. Or stick with the policy in place like you said. Either way I am good. It’s about the damn game anyway and the coimmercial will be forgotten after the next play.

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BugKiller – Tebow was doing most of the same things when he was in High School. I am pretty sure ESPN wasn’t following him around as a Freshmen in High School.

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I hope he continues to do terrible. I find it entertaining.

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How can Tebogus be one of the best ALL time, when he isn’t even the best QB, much less player, in one single draft??

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That commercial may mean the difference of whether someone chooses life for their child. How can you get offended at that?

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I can’t wait until next season, when you all hate Brantley this much…

It’s good to be in the SEC, But it’s great to be a Florida Gator!!!

Go Gators

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i would like thank god for all the haters and promise you youll never meet a qb in nfl that works harder then me godbless

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Sean, he may not be the best of all time but, show me a better team leader of all time in college football. The man did nothing but win and I am not a fan of the player. I am a fan of the man.

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I HATE THE GATORS WITH A PASSION…I have no love for Tebow. He chose to play in that “razzle dazzle” offense at Florida rather than a pro style offense. Ha Ha Ha, tough luck! He reminds me of all the typical Gator QB’s that cant make it in the NFL.Rex, Danny, Leak, etc…. Yes he may have been a better college player than Stafford was but at least Stafford cashed it all in at the end and became the #1 pick. If he wants to make a living he should go be a Priest. I’m glad we this Tebow non-sense behind us now and we can move on. Tebow you may go into exile now…. All that hype gets you no where in the NFL. Ask yourself Tebow… “Is it in you?” like your famous Gatorade. I’m sure he will end up just like another Ryan Leaf. It pays off in the end to play in a pro style offense.

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Here’s the real reason – in the words of Jesus:

John 15:18-19 ( ISVNT ) 18“If the world hates you, you should realize that it hated me before you. 19If you belonged to the world, the world would love you as its own. But because you do not belong to the world and I have chosen you out of it, the world hates you.

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they hate that he’s friends (supposedly) with jesus. that super bowl ad is really riling up the liberals (lol)

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I rooted against Tebow because I hate the Florida Gators, it’s just that simple. Other than that I have nothing against him personally. He seems to be a fine young man. I think he is, however, overrated and gets far too much media hype. In my opinion, Tebow is a good football player that operated in a system suited to his skill set that made him seem great. Much like Alex Smith when Urban Meyer was in Utah. In order to be considered great, you should be able to look at a player and say, with some measure of confidence, that he would be able to produce at a high level no matter what system he plays in, and that’s just not Tebow.

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I’m a die hard Dawg and I personally wish him the best. OUr teams were adversaries for 4 days the past 4 years. He will go down as one of the best collegians ever. I hope he proves all the NFL people wrong. Please don’t lump all of us Dawgs in the hate Tebow bandwagon.

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FOS- I am not a proponent of the eye black displays but whatever, and the prolife stand, well, hollywood does this for animal rights… whoever has the mic and we respond.
David- good verse.
…and have compassion for only by the Grace of GOD do I trust HIM.

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I know the answer! If you filled lets say the Georgia Dome with all of Tim’s haters what colors and team hats would we see? Georgia for sure. Tennessee who was 0-4 against the Gators since Tim was on the team. Ohio State the team he scored 2 touchdowns against in the 06 title game. Oklahoma lost to his team in the title game. All other SEC East teams fans would be there. Maybe some Cincinatti Bearcats and some Florida State faithful too. Anyway the point is everybody hates who is on top unless you are a fan of that team. Tim is a role model for young kids and he is extremely religious so people attack him because of that. Beating UGA the past two years a total score of 90-27 doesn’t help his popularity or his teams. Tebow is one of the greatest college football players to ever play regardless of what he does in the pros and he contributed to the 06′ title and was the starter for the 08′ title team and people can’t stand it. Him and his teams success is also a huge reason the Gators have such an unbelievable recruiting class coming in.

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ATL4Real

The fact that you have only beaten the Gators 3 times in the last 20 years have anything
to do with you with your hatred of all things good(the Gators and Tebow) If there is a loser, look in the mirror.

You will be eating your words when Tebow is a 1st round draft choice, just like you trashed Percy Harvin last year. While Stafford and Mereno went home, Harvin was
playing for the NDC championship. By the way, did you notice he was ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AND MADE ALL PRO. Looks like you are the loser here.

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“Its great to be a Florida Hater!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL”

What has been so great about it? Two National Titles in 4 years……….that couldn’t have been to fun for you to watch. If you are a Dawg the last 20 years certainly hasn’t been great for you. Lastly trying to figure out why all those Top tier players are coming to Gainesville to play football must be hard for you as well.

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UGA hasn’t won a NT since 1980. UGA has not been even close to competing for a National Title since 1980.

David Greene is a hack.

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Matt “Choke” Ryan no your the dumbest racist on the planet because on every blog no matter what the subject you spew your hate of Mat Ryan because he’s 1) not a thug 2) not a dog murdering thug and 3) because he is white…and it kills you that baring injury he will have a much better career in the NFL than he who must not be named.And I’m done with you…I screwed up and let your bile get to me and that is the height of folly and I won’t repeat it…have a great life and remember Kama is a bitch.

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Jeff
As a Georgia fan I have conficting feelings about Tebow’s success.
As someone who watches the sport of football with a keen interest
and passion I have especially enjoyed projecting QB’s of the past
as to whether their skills would translate to the NFL game. And
no to be too bragadocious but I am pretty good for a novice at doing
so . Tebow is an interesting one for me. And while some things
about his game is a real problem he has enough intangibles to make
you think twice about declaring that he will bomb. As I said I am
somewhat conficted because their are some things about Tebow extremely
hard to root against. But let’s be clear that local programs in the
southeast and especially Georgia have a reason for wanting him to fail
besides the fact that he was a Gator QB with perhaps a bit too much
fawning of the media. And that that is if Tebow fails it could
affect a special recruit at the QB position causing the kid to choose
somewhere he would be more likely to be developed for the NFL.
And of course fans who want to see Florida less dominant than they
have been are going to be down with that possibility. I think you
will agree that while Florida can get a wealth of talent as it has
done in the past and especially currently their offensive system
could hurt them long term at least in a position or two. I suspect
I am not the only fan kind of conflicted when it comes to Tebow and
rooting for his success.

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It is amazing how we act sooo compassionate over the small situations as if we r sooo caring yet w/ over 50 million aborted babies we treat that as insignificant… rights over responsibility is putting this country in greatest of peril. Look at the “bailouts”, look at all the forclosures on folks who “deserved” housing w/ a sub 500 index score, look at the congressmen who are political shmucks and … where r the statesmen ??? How embarrassing. Thank GOD for men who fight for right. Pray for our armed forces/service men and women. whew!!! I got carried away, … I kinda like ol Tebow and his family- go to Bob Tebow Ministries for some insight on the pedigree/ family. good stuff Angel.

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Sorry Jeff, I don’t have to “back off” anything. If it’s truly a free country, we can say anything we want about Tebow. Personally, I’m sick of St. Timmy never doing anything wrong and being oh-so-holier-than-thou. As a female, I am vehemently opposed to an ad airing during the Superbowl by a homophobic organization that is against women’s reproductive health rights.

I realize this is an unpopular opinion in the South, but I was born and raised here. When a man is able to carry a pregnancy to term, you can get back to me.

Back to St. Timmy, the football player. I find his stats to be inflated, and I find his lack of penalties for his numerous over-excessive celebrations very suspicious. I don’t need him shoved down my throat ad nauseum any more.

Do I think he will have success in the NFL? Not nearly as much success as he’s had in college.

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jimmy- why sooo angry. Hershal was 30 yrs ago. olberman is an idiot like his girlfriend dan patrick but cmon… tebow can play in the nfl at qb if it becomes financially plausible. hav a beer and settle down.

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I don’t get it either that dawg fans seemingly root against Tebow. I do note that there are more than the usual number of mature dawg fans that are coming out on this blog. It still not enough to redeem the dawg nation.

I don’t pull against Stafford in the NFL because he was/is a dawg. Maybe it is because he is throwing to CJ, but I don’t think so.

I will continue to pull for Tebow. I think if he ends up changing positions he would still be successful. That might even be more impressive.

Best of luck to Tebow…and for that matter the uga entrants into the NFL.

But still…
THWg!

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Jeff- really enjoyed the banter today that your post initiated. I was off w/ that cold thingy. Give my regards to the “new” news media that creates stories rather than “dragnets” em…”just the facts ma’m just the facts”. I am out.
ps answer to the Tebow question is -you guys cause it, you guys in media.keep up the work.

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As a Dawg, I don’t think his status as a great player is hard to stomach. He earned it. You can’t take anything he accomplished away from him and say it was because of the defense, or his WR’s. The guy is a winner and he got it done. Thank God he’s gone and best of luck to him in his next venture.

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Hmm, my post mysteriously vanished. I’ll try and recreate the gist.

Sorry Jeff, I don’t have to “back off” anything. If we truly live in a free country, we have the right to feel however we do. Personally, I’m simply sick of St. Timmy never doing anything wrong, being oh-so-holier-than-thou, and the media licking it up like ice cream and candy.

I will try to keep my thoughts on the Superbowl ad out of the discussion, but suffice it to say, my opinion of him went even lower when he aligned himself with such a homophobic organization that lacks integrity.

Back to St. Timmy, the football player. The fact that he was never called on his excessive celebrations was just gross. How much do we have to deify a player? Newsflash: he’s NOT god. Or Superman, contrary to popular belief. His stats are over-inflated with throwing so much from the 2 yard line to the end zone.

Do I think he’ll have success in the NFL? Not nearly as much success as he’s had in college. I haven’t followed the Senior Bowl, or any of the follow-up, but why shouldn’t he be criticized if he played poorly? Is he above critcism now?

Excuse me while I regurgitate.

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I love your beer, Sam, thank you.

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it is appointed unto man once to die then their judgement.it is a terrible thing to fall into the hands of the living GOD.
for by Grace r you saved thru faith but that not of yourself -it is the gift of GOD so no man may boast.A lil Biblical Truth,since you r a freedom of speech advocate, first amendment-right???

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He does have a bit of a lisp. I always thought that was because of his propensity for pillow biting.

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First year Peyton played in the pros, I went to the Colts vs the Falcons just so I could finally see my team beat Manning (what does that say about how far that franchise has come). Now, as much as it pains me to say, I really love watching Peyton play and have no reason to root against him unless he is playing the Falcons. Manning is a class act and stupendous player.

Same goes for Tebow. I have no reason to root against a guy who has done everything right. Just because he beat my teams in college? Please. Maybe he makes it maybe he doesn’t, but I wouldn’t bet against him. He’ll find something else to be successful at if he doesn’t. He could have skipped this game, but he has passion for the game and just wants to play ball. We should wish all our recruits felt that way.

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dont forget roy hobbs he had haters too

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If Tebow was a pro-abortion anti-religion progressive liberal we would not be having this conversation. Progressive liberals must not succeed!

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mike, you’re right. People are entitled to like and dislike what they want. And people are also allowed to discuss why other people like and dislike things. Think before you type.

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William, there’s no such thing as pro-abortion. That’s a false representation of people who are pro-choice. Nobody wants abortions to happen, but that doesn’t make it the goverment’s right to force a woman to have a child she doesn’t want. It is true however to refer to people like you as anti-choice. You want to dictate to other people what they can do with thheir bodies and you will continue to waste time, energy and tax dollars to fight that losing battle. Al the money being paid to air an anti-choice add could be used to buy food for a lot of starving children.

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hey mike ,eat your cereal. it was legal to have sub 500 credit index and buy a house- figured that out yet… not a good idea. You wern’t aborted and neither were the guys in black robes that did irrepparable damage to our country… you think about 50 million more folks may help out w/ their buying power right about now? ignorance is dangerous . i do agree that you have a right to your opinion but i invoke that same right somewhat when it is against the helpless or forces me to pay for the “legal” wrongful acts of the powerful. responsibility and rights NOT rights over responsibility. kapeesh

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He’s being grilled by the media. A bunch of people who’ve never done anything their whole life, without a pencil in their hand (no offense Jeff). Most people who know anything about football think the guy will be productive in the NFL, quarterback -maybe/maybe not, but he’s a winner, a worker, and a team player. He will contribute.

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The ad is offensive because it’s costing millions of dollars to push the losing battle of the anti-choice zealots. That money could feed a lot of starving children. But hey, why listen to reason. Keep wasting time, energy and money on a losing fight for goverment control of people’s bodies.

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Love Tebow-Hate Gators. Ok commercial -BUT NOT ON SUPERBOWL!!!

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Tebow annoys me with his chapter-and-verse cheek patches. Why can’t he keep his delusions to himself? Do I get in his face about atheism? Don’t we hear enough about the alleged ‘Wonders Of God’ as it is? If Tebow wants to live in a theocracy, he can move to Iran.

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Jeff…whats so hard about understanding some people don’t like the guy just because they don’t like him. I didn’t like his crying to the press after losing last year “I’m gonna try sooooo hard”
I don’t like his sprinting down the sidelines at the end of games waving his little towel.
Don’t like his eye black with Bible verses on them. I’m at a football game Timmy..not church.
Don’t like the fact he was a stinkin’, jean short wearin’ Gator.

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I thought he said several years ago that he would not play in the NFL, that it would get in the way of his mission work. At any rate, I hope he plays a lot in the NFL. I hope he is a starter and very early in his career. I’m pulling for this to happen.

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GaGator,

I will give you all the money in the world if Heblow is a 1st round draft pick. You are a stupid clown if you think that. Also, Percey Harvin was not the Rookie of the Year…he was the OFFENSIVE Rookie of the year and he was not a first team All-Pro. Must be some of that smelly Gainesville rumor Koolaid you are drinking!!

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I think i like Tebow now that i heard fr halsey -mike, mike,- halsey is too hard on you.When a women has the right to have relations w/whomever and how ever often and w/ nooo considerations… then becomes pregnant… common sense says she also has no responsibility to that life but rather the right to abort the child…I mean, its all about her and her rights-right.why should the life of the child be protected especially if it interferes or is unwanted at the time.Thats not fair to the women . why hold her accountable when abortion is legal.Responsibility plays no part here. besides the pain of abortion tho immediate and cruel to the lil one plus the pain down the road to an ever maturing woman is small compared to the rights of the individuals involved. Its our fast food society… don’t tell me the truth or i will be upset and hate you. I will eat as i please BUT when i get good and fat and miserable i’ll want to know why you did not tell me.I think i like Tim Tebow now. yes i do.yeah

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So who cares if the greatest college qb doesn’t make it in the NFL. He took care of things while at FL.

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If an irrelevant dawg attempts to think, does it really count? Probably not.

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Gag!!!! Enough with the love fest already!

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wow.
Schultzie does it again.
Its pretty slow in the sports world right now.
Lets write a Tim Tebow article.
That will get a lot of viewers on my blog = revenue for AJC.

bottom line…..
WHO CARES!

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He whipped Georiga’s sorry ass and all the other SEC teams over and over again. Anyone who can be such a good person off the field and annoy so many dillholes at the same time is a winner in my book!

The press is to lazy to talk about anything new, so we continue to hear about Tebow and Favre till we puke.

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the ONLY reason Tebow was invited to the Senior Bowl can be summed up by the number of people blogging about him (on draft blogs and political blogs). his “brand” is bank right now. will he make it in the NFL? will he play QB? TE? Wildcat? Who cares? Did people “wonder” if Ryan Leaf might have been better suited at TE? Did people think Tim Couch should have been a “H back”? Doug Flutie was dismissed by everyone, and while it took him 14 or 15 years and stints in the USFL and CFL, he did have a decent NFL career and even snuck into a Pro Bowl. Every player at the Senior Bowl is disected by the scouts. Unfortunately, Tebow is being disected by the media (and non-media morons in the blogsphere). Kurt Warner and Jake Delhomme were not drafted. Tom Brady was an afterthought (6th round?). Tebow will get his shot (in training camp), and if he performs, he’ll start/play in the NFL. “Jeepers” (shout out to the squeaky clean TT).

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We love our heroes, and love them most when they fail, just like a certain golfer in recent days. Additionally, those of us not overflowing with the ectasy of the coming raptures don’t appreciate the public displays of faith.

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I agree with u grateful7 about a creator. But it doesn’t mean that ANYONE knows who or what that creator is. Christians like to tell everybody THEY know, when they cannot know. That’s what inspires dislike of Christians among those that believe otherwise.

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Agree, leave him alone. Glad to see even some of you crazy left wingers “like u Jeff” understand his story. Fox news just embaressesed that lady last night wanting to stop the ads.

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I actually admire the guy. Other than the tears part on TV. He is a great kid and a great athelete. I don’t know if it will translate to pro ball. I think he will be successful in whatever he persures, other than the NFL and I am pulling for him there,

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I’m a UGA fan, but I love Tebow as a player…he does all everything you want out of a player, except for his physical skill set. I’m pretty sure he’ll do good in the NFL

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I wish Tebow the best of luck. I am not prejudiced at all and I think a homosexual football player is exactly what the NFL needs.

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All I can say is, that he is a player and a leader, I would want him on my team…and Im a Dawg fan….Let the Falcons take him, Renne Curran, they would be great Falcons! Tebow could play some position on offense besides QB and could be the back up….(short yrd. plays, goal line) and Curran, who ever takes him (Falcons) will be glad they did…he is a player!

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I think it was such a delight to watch Tim Tebow play football. He was not covered in tatoo’s, never did grab himself or try to harm another opposing team player. He is a true Christian and set an example that I wish other young players would follow. He was an class example of what the young college kids used to look like and I think he is deserving of anything he wins. Those who are against his Super Bowl ad have not seen the light about abortion and Tebow may just be the one that God will use to wipe away the blindness that the country is under at this time. God bless the Tebow family. And I am a bulldawg fan….

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I get it. Tebow uses the john 3:16 verse b/c the gospel of John ,especially ch 3, is the best for a seeker/ the curious, the wonderer to read. As for knowing, I know b/c I believe and I believe b/c I know. Eternity is coming faster than I imagined and for the sake of my family, my children, my friends and my acquaintences… i better be humbly right or shut up. The Bible says about itself that it was written that “we” may know in whom we believe and know we have eternal life in HIM. HE is offensive b/c HE states “I am THE Way THE Truth n THE Life n noone comes to Heaven cept thru me…arogant ??? You hate me b/c I tell you THE TRUTH> Why HE saved any of us is all of Grace. Not by works or by might but by my Spirit says THR LORD. Better find out the TRUTH from the half truths b4 its too late. I am a non denomination Biblical follower of JESUS. I mean no offense. Rather I pray to speak words of life to you and yours from my feeble heart. I stil like TEBOW

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Hey Matt, get a grip! CUz….ha ha…..this country is way to politically correct about everything except christian americans! And if you dont like the bible belt…dont let the screen door hit ya on your way out!!!!!!

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Ol’ Dawg Fan here.
Thanks to CBS for allowing a commercial with Tebow.
Don’t have to worry about watching with my kids.
Usually turn it off when Janice Jackson shows her
boobs during halftime.

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Jeff-
You guys(the media) have caused this backlash.For 4 years we have heard how wonderful he is and that he invented the game of football, made blackjack with one card, won connect four in one move, has counted to infinity twice,etc. And now alot of people are fed up of hearing about him I could careless if he wins 8 superbowls or ends up in Canada. As UGA fan and Alum I hoestly got sick of the David and David crap that Verne Lundquist shoved down our throats while Pollack and Greene were at Georgia. The media just beats the poor horse into dust. The same was done by Fox with the Aints and hurricane Katrina. Do you think Drew Brees plays there to resurrect a city or because they were the only team willing to take a flyer on his bum shoulder. Not every sporting event/player is a study in human triumph!

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Like others have posted here, I’m just tired of hearing about him. I don’t really care what he does in the NFL as long as he is done with college football. The other thing that gets under my skin about TT? The word “sanctimonious” comes to mind.

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Jeff – I couldn’t agree with you more – great article. I just can’t understand why so many fellow dawg fans hate him so much and want the worst for him. Just let me ask you all this – isn’t this (Tim Tebow) the kind of man that you would want your daughter to date or marry? Absolutely. He has the character traits that MOST of us would desire to have – but yet so many of you wish him nothing but bad things?? Come on – after all the crap that is going on in sports today (yes, I just read where another former UGA star was arrested for cocaine, DUI, guns, etc) and all the thugs that are playing sports – isn’t Tebow a person who YOU would want to be a spokesperson or roll model of the game?
Some of those in the media may be right – Tebow may not make it very far in the NFL (neither did beloved David Green or Eric Zeier), but you what? With the character traits, leadership skills, and the desire to make a difference that Tebow has – he will go far in this life and do well and will be a success – even if it isn’t in the NFL.

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I’m a Dawg grad. The media is to blame here with the love fest through his college career. Yes, he’s a fantastic kid and a great role model, but the coverage has been overboard with this guy and now they want to find chinks in his armor. He walks the talk and the media really like bringing people off of their pedestal.. The person to blame here for Tebow’s problems at Senior Bowl week are Urban Meyer’s …. no SEC championship, No National Championship and no experience under center. He’s not PREPARED to be an NFL QB, unless he gets work as a project…. so that means later rounds because no NFL team outside maybe Buffalo or Jacksonville are going to take a chance on him, because they won’t want to spend 2nd or 3rd round money on him if he needs a lot of work. Yes, his leadership is unquestionable and his heart is through the roof, but he needs work on his mechanics.

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I’m a University of Florida alumnus who is absolutely embarrassed by Tebow’s antics and am glad that he’s gone.

I’m embarrassed at a shameless self-promoter who uses a secular public university to promote his narrow religious beliefs.

I’m embarrassed by a kid who NEVER challenged himself intellectually (took the SAT early and scored a barely NCAA qualifying 890, then hid out in a home economics major) being promoted as “the perfect student-athlete” and undeservedly given The Draddy Award. His eyeshadow should have read SAT 8:90

I’m embarrassed at this witless wonder being turned into the face of my alma mater over far more deserving undergraduates who challenged themselves and excelled in real majors.

Good riddance to Timmuh. In 18 months, he and his hype will be confined to a few suburban megachurches that pay him to speak.

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I am sick of this kid being the Bully Pulpit for pro-life and Missionary work. He has an air of “I am a better person than you attitide,” and people don’t like that. Sure he was a great college football player, but I don’t about his belief system, just like I don’t care to hear about George Clooney’s political views or Tom Cruise’ religious views. Shut up and play football (and don’t cry when you lose).

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I am a huge FSU fan, and hated to see Tebow play against the Seminoles, but I haev nothing but respect for the guy. He is a genuine guy, great athlete, and he deserves every chance that any other athlete would receive. I hope he does well in the NFL.

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His faith has nothing to do with it. Could be his arragance that seems to ooze from every pore. The chest thumping in every game that never go called. He cries after every loss like some kid stole his favorite toy. I think his ego brought him back his senior year cause he knew he would be taken after Matthew in the draft. I loved the look on his face in 2007 when Rennie knocked the crap out of him, like “what he hit me the nerve”. I hope he is the saint everybody thinks he is but i think it’s an act and he’s just another over rated arragant bastard.

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Thank you Tebow, what a great role model for my son.

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Wednesday, January 27 2010 Official Blog of the National Football League
Home « Watch out for this small-school starLeBeau, Steelers scouring for that next great defender »Jason La Canfora
Vick likely to have many suitors in 2010
Posted: January 27th, 2010 | NFL.com Staff | Tags: Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Michael Vick, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, St. Louis Rams

As I detailed when QB Michael Vick signed with the Eagles, this was always set up to be a one-year marriage, as by the very nature of the contract. The Eagles won’t be picking up the big contract option for 2010, according to sources, or at least do not plan to. They will explore trade options for Vick during the window they have to do so in March before deciding whether or not to pick up his option.

Sources close to Vick fully anticipate him playing elsewhere in 2010, and say he is intent on being a starter if at all possible. Such opportunities should arise. Clubs to keep a close eye on include Buffalo, St. Louis, Carolina, Oakland and Jacksonville. Those teams are in the market for QB help, and many have struggled to sell tickets and attract attention in recent years, with their smaller-market status.

Vick’s cause will be helped as well by the weak free-agent class of quarterbacks — Daunte Culpepper could be the class of that group, for instance — as well as an upcoming draft without prospects who seem ready to play right away. Whether teams opt to wade in heavily for Vick on the trade market remains to be seen, but if he hit the market as a free agent, league sources expect at least a half-dozen or so teams to have legitimate interest.

HA HA HA

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So you’re saying that you want your son to be an SAT 890 scoring, home economics majoring, 22 year old virgin?

Did he really score that low? I mean I knew he was dumb but wow !!!

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Tebow will be out of the NFL in three years and on a mission in Southeast Asia somewhere trying to convert the impoverished with food.

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I’m amazed it took 34 post to get a Vick mention…Played in the NFL, it’s a business! Big business! I don’t care how great a guy TT is, and he appears to be all the right things. If his QB skills don’t translate to the league he is done. Play TE, LB whatever, wish you luck, but I have a starnge feeling this kid won’t change positions. Oh well, the clip board holders make great $$. I should know….

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I agree, Brett. But talking to these morons won’t convince them of anything. Like grateful7, for example. Doesn’t know the difference between knowing and believing. They whine about being asked to keep it to themselves; what if some kid printed “Jesus Sux” on his eye smudges ? They’d sure as hell cry about THAT ! Believe me, it would no longer be a First Amendment thing. BTW, you sucked the other night.

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UF ‘93
how often do you get your ass beat? you poor, pathetic moron. So what if you scored high on your sat’s, who cares? I’d rather my son be an sat 890 scoring, home ec majoring, 22 year old virgin, heisman trophy winning Christian than a 39 year old, high sat scoring, star trek convention attending virgin such as yourself!

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He irrates me because I believe a true christian shouldn’t try to bring attention to himself. Ever see him walk up and down the sidelines when he is winning pumping his arms up and down to the fans? Any other player would be called for unsportmanlike conduct. He acts like a pharisee and I don’t believe he is genuine, much less humble. I agree with most of his views but I don’t agree with the way he wears them on his sleve saying look at me and not what I stand for.

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I hope Tebow makes it but I dont think he will. Danny Wierfel and Ryan Leaf didnt make it and they were great college standouts at qb. Tebow wont make it either because of his unorthodox style.

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I could give less than half of a tinker’s damn what Tebow does in the NFL. He seems like a good guy, but there are plenty of good guys who don’t make it. Bon Fon Goola.

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I suspect most of you, especially the negative Tebowers, have not been to church in quite some time and don’t recognize a true faithful person when you see one. I’ll bet if Tebow was of another faith you would not waste the time to bash him. Kids can’t have prayer in school because it offends one person in a crowd.

Tebow is just a good kid trying to make a difference–what are each of you doing to make the world better? He’s a good role model.

He’s just a good kid trying to make his way in this world so let him be.

Mark Richt seems to be a good person–he is just associated with a thugh football team. He should not be personally condemned for that.

All UGA fans are not rednecks but all rednecks are UGA fans. You reap what you sow.

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Tebow is a phony. That whole speech on the plaque was basically plagiarized from the movie Friday Night Lights.

I mean he basically stole the speech word for word.

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Also Focus on the Family who are basically using this kid are a bunch of nut jobs.

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AJC wrote, “I suspect most of you, especially the negative Tebowers, have not been to church in quite some time and don’t recognize a true faithful person when you see one.”

I recognize a snake-oil salesman when I see one.

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@ UF 93………I did not know Satan had children. Whats it like to have to call Lucifer “Daddy”? You say UF…I say F.U. moron!

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Thanks Blue, I agree with you blog.

If Tebow was like Vick and had 2 are 4 kids and etc everyone would be on his side ,Right? Thank God he’s man enough to stand up for what he believes. They put Jesus on the cross for doing nothing wrong. So be it. Thanks Tim for being a good man great player. Good Luck.

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Good article, Jeff.

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Whats wrong with Focus on the Family…? They don’t like Gays ,etc ?

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“Because he beat the LIVING HELL out of those pathetic ‘dawwwwwgs all those years and made them cry in their beer(s).

“2010 is our year.. I really really really think!”

Fleischman, you continue to show what a moronic Bama fan you are. We happened to beat Tebow just as many times as your precious Tide did.

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Thanks Choke for showing what a piece of trash you are. We are talking about a class act and wonderful human being and all you can talk about is your dogkilling role model.

Can you PLEASE try to go at least one blog without mentioning your dogkilling boyfriend???????????????????????

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Tim is one of the most inspirational young men that I have ever seen. Why I often, in the quiet of my den, put in a copy of his inspirational speech and bask in his manly glory. God truly worked wonders in sculpting this noble young Christian warrior. There are times when watching him play, speak or pose topless for Sports Illustrated that I just feel the need to explode in Christian fellowship.

Don’t let the haters get you down, Tim. Be true to yourself.Tim and stay secure in the closet of your Godliness. Call me and perhaps we can explode in Christian fellowship together some time.

Yours in Christ,
Ted Haggard

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Tebow- great player, certainly a role model for the younger kids, and will be a college icon for years to come. HOWEVER, i don’t care if your tebow, michael jordan, derek jeter, etc etc…i dont care what your stance is on decisive subjects nor do i want to hear you a commercial about it either. if thats the way you roll, fine, more power to you, but don’t you try to shove your values and beliefs down the nation’s throat. let people decide there own fate. in summary, i’m against tebow’s commercial, go tell the honduras natives, not the USA

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Tiim Tebow is one of the greatest college players and most inspirational people I’ve ever encountered. Why people insist on tearing him down is beyond me. But he, himself, says he knows who he is with God, and does not let the criticism bother him. I wish i could be so generous. Anybody who even goes to an intense practice after having a 103-degree temperature the night before is amazing. i’d like ot see many people even go into work the next day after being so sick. In the end, these negative comments will go into the trashbin—and Tim Tebow will go down in history.

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Maybe people don’t like him because he does do that “Christian” thing. And he might be getting used by that group, Focus on the Family.They are pretty right wing. He probably is a good guy, though, seems nicer than a lot of guys that age with that much attention and “glory”. I hope he does make it in NFL, and I am a Georgia grad- saw him whip our butt every year.

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A couple things.

1. Plain Truth: we don’t and have never had rights in this country, we have privileges. A list of temporary privileges! Contrary to what you might think, most of the freedoms that we are afforded in this country can be taken away, and there not rights if they can be taken away.As for the faith of our “Founding Fathers”, just wikipedia Salem Massachusetts and you’ll see for yourself how well a religious oligarchy has worked in our country’s history.

As for Tim Tebow, I have no problem with him and his many accomplishments. I do have a problem with him being the poster boy for the religious right as they throw their money around in order to cram their narrow minded agenda down millions of peoples throats on Super Bowl Sunday.

If Tim Tebow and his religious following are really serious about advocating for alternatives to abortion, then they can start by putting their money where their mouth is by improving adoption agencies and foster care homes in this country. I’d say that’s a little more economical than spending 1-2 million on a self righteous ” family values” Super Bowl commercial.I respect the guy’s opinion even if I don’t completely agree with it. And I appreciate that he’s trying to use his celebrity for good. But creating awareness on an issue in a public forum isn’t the same thing as pro-actively looking for solutions. You can’t advocate alternatives for abortion until the alternatives are improved.

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exactly dan- well played

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Jeff, I thought after reading this column, that you had written the most non-controversial, innocuous piece you could… maybe so you could go back to your Super Bowl research… maybe just to fish for some “attaboys” from the readership: “College kid plays football, stays off the No-Fly list and out of jail. Give him some space while he prepares to play in an all-star game.” Seems moderate and reasonable enough.
Sadly, once again, I see I have miscalculated the extent to which logic has absented itself from the public discourse. And while there were a few early kudos, and a brilliant jibe at the sports agent industry and political action committees, describing them as “munipulators” (doesn’t get more hilarious than that), the messenger eventually became the pinata long after the message had been forgotten. Might I recommend changing your brand of deodorant?

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Tebow was a great college QB and an even more outstanding young man. I say big deal if he can’t play pro QB. He is probably a good enough athlete to play another position.

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we are talkng about religion on a sports blog. next tim will tell us how we should live our lives during the super bowl, then every sunday, then on billboards as we drive down the highway….. We should listen to tim, he was a great college football player. But at least if does not do well in the NFL,GOD HATES HIM!

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Tim Tebow = 2 National Titles

Head Coach Mark Richt – 0 National Titles or Appearances

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I will take Tim Tebow over someone say…. like Quincy Carter any day of the week, unless I want to score some premo coke if you know what I mean.

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Hey heart of darkness, Joseph Conrad wants his title back

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I agree with you Jeff! I wish Minnesota would draft him. We could have a tough quarterback that could pass and run and dish out some punishment on some defenders. Why can’t we develope a gladiator type quarterback that can take the punishment like a running back and dish it out at the same time? That would be a new concept! Too bad Bret Farve wasn’t big like Tebow. Can you imagine the fear in defenses?

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I was really glad this was Tebow’s last year at Florida. I’ve hated Florida as long as I can remember, but it was hard to pull against them with Tebow there(except during the Georgia game). I can’t help but think that some of his detractors find it hard to stomach his consistent Christian lifestyle and testimony.

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Jacksonville will be a good fit for Tebow. They had a Christian mafia going during the Brunnel years. It will be interesting to see if the NFL stops him from wearing the Bible verse eye black.

Personally, I see a very immature young man that has been spoon fed so much dogma it’s pouring out his ears.

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Makes me sick that there is so much hate for a man who believes in God and tries to live a good, wholesome life. In this twisted world we see all these bloggers finding reason to hate a man because he’s not ashamed of his beliefs. I don’t know how else to say it except that you really have to have a twisted mind to hate the guy because he professes his belief in God. If you’re gonna hate someone hate them cause they murder, rape, molest children, don’t hate someone who does no harm to to you and whose only “crime” is to publicly profess his belief in God.

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Tebow fan wrote, “In this twisted world we see all these bloggers finding reason to hate a man because he’s not ashamed of his beliefs.”

Actually, Tebow should be ashamed of his beliefs. He runs with a crowd who confuses mistranslations and metaphors with literal truth. No, the earth isn’t a few thousand years old, and no Adam and Even didn’t walk the earth among dinosaurs. One can still be a Christian without wallowing in one’s ignorance. The Tebow/Focus on the Family crowd chooses to wallow. That’s their right. But some of us don’t want to listen to them spreading their nonsensical interpretation while sitting down to enjoy a football game.

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Chris,

I agree with you that the earth is not 6,000 years old and that people and dinosaurs lived at the same time. To me its just not possible. However, I don’t ridicule some of these people for believing it. For all you know they may in fact be right. I’ve debated this with several of these folks who do believe this and believe it or not some of them are indeed rational, intelligent people. And while I disagree with them there is some actual reasoning and some science that does support some of what they contend. And no. Not you or anyone else for that matter can conclusively prove who old the earth is. I’m in the 2- 4 billion years crowd but how do you really know its not only 100 million years old? Or 10 million?

I don’t think you can condemn them as being ignorant simply because you disagree with their interpretation. The mark of intelligent thought is to be able to entertain different ideas without accepting or denying them right off.

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Now, I cannot really believe that Tim Tebow was out on the field practicing this week for the North/South game with a 105 temperature. That is really stupid. Most people with that temp would be hospitalized, especially an adult like Tebow. Also, you can have brain damage at 106. Someone needs to stop him when he becomes dangerous to himself.

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P.S. I don’t think it’s really Tebow people don’t like. It was the way Urban Meyer acted around him. Strange sometimes — more so, frequently.

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Hey Dan,

What about the narrow minded alcohol commericals and the constant sex in advertising? Notice there is no uproar of that?

Tebow = Class and the last time I looked we still have freedom of speech.

Enough Said!

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I am a HUGE Tebow fan and wish him the best. He made the SEC look great while playing at Florida. I am not sure how anyone can not like the kid. I do think his struggles are an indication of lack of fundamental coaching by his position coach at Florida. When some of these high school kids are being recruited they need to think about how that “gimmick” offense will prepare them for the NFL, if being in the NFL is their goal. I am sure none of Paul Johnson’s linemen, QB’s or WR (after Thomas, whom he didn’t recruit) come to Tech thinking about the NFL.

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Florida’s idea of being way down is probably significantly different from Georgia’s idea of being way down. Georgia has been way down since:
Reagan Administration
Soviet Union Not Dissolved
Berlin Wall Still Standing
W Was Not Yet Governor of Texas
Clemens Was Not even a Rookie
Marino Was Still At Pitt
Riggins Was Still Playing
Who’s Bill Clinton?
Iranian Hostage Crisis Still Fresh In Our Minds
Little Over A Decade From 1St Moon Walk
No Canseco No McGuire No Sosa
Billy Carter Still With Us
Years From Internet and Cell Phones
And On And On And On

And YET we must listen to Georgia fans saying Florida will be “Down”, you are probably right, because 2 losses is down for Florida and for Georgia 2 losses would be reason to farther tout Richt as Bear Bryant.

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It’s sad but no surprise that there are so many who dislike or hate Tebow because of his faith. Many of the comments here only show that the more we act like Jesus, the more likely we are to be treated like He was. If they mocked and crucified the only perfect One to walk the earth why would any of us (who are far from perfect) expect anything less? Keep walking in those nail scarred footsteps, Tim. They may lead you to a cross but they will also lead you to a glory far greater than Heisman trophies and national championships.

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you better stop make making fun of me or i will cry

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Tim Tebow is an attention whore. Even if the bulk of that attention is negative, he still loves being the center of attention.

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Obviously nobody cares about Tim Tebow. This blog entry has only drawn a few gazillion replys. Why does the media keep talking about him?

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Tebow is being used..

January 27th, 2010
10:46 am

“The organization that is sponsering Tebow’s Ad is one of the most right-wing political organizations in America. They were the largest contributor in America to anti-gay rights organizations. In California they contributed more money againt (Prop 8 it think that established legal rights for Gay/Lesb) than any organization including the Morman church. They are a modern day Moral Majority.”
WRONG!!!
Focus on the Family is a christian organization that supports, defends and instructs Christians and other interested people in developing strong bible based families. They are not a political organization. The Jewish bible and the Christian bible say the same thing because they are the same. That is: Homosexuality is an “abomination before God”. This IS a private matter as long as it stays private. But when this is brought into the public arena with proposed legislation, and because that this is a government of, by, and for the people, then Christians cannot stay silent, because they are then responsible before God for supporting sin. In regard to Tebows Pro-Life and Pro-Family commercial, That same bible states “Tho Shalt do no murder”. Once again because it is in the public arena, it is appropriate to denounce abortion in public.

Tim Tebow is not being used. He is practicing his faith. And, because the US Supreme Court in 1879 held that you “could not separate Christianity from the government because the country was founded on Christianity”, it is appropriate to speak of your faith in a public forum.

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I believe he will be a state lawmaker in a few years. He will make it as a backup qb for two or three years,at which time his ego will get the best of him and he’ll set his sights on a political career. He could be a fullback or tight end for a long time but the ego will guide him .

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jeff- truth really upsets folks. there r hecklers from the hedges who pop off thru the the cloak of darkness and the moment a young man expresses light/truth “they” hate it…it is convicting and upsets the selfish lifestyles we live. namecalling and ridicule show up so as to prop us up and put them/Tim down.we all seem too quik to speak n criticize and much less likely to believe someone may be genuine.skeptics b/c we r let down alot by those we hold up i think.the pressures of life also may bring out an edge fr some of us.on a side note , i like to think we r also forgiving. I hope things have turned around for mike vick. thats all i have to say. thank you.

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Abortion is the altar of sacrifice for the religion of the Secular Humansists! You jeoparize that supposed “right” and you will get hell to pay from them!!!! Since when does killing a baby in the womb not become murder??? Let’s admit, it’s killing!!! Tebow is an example of what we should be encouraging every woman who is considering abortion. Instead, we have people like BIOMASS who believe we evolved and are not responsible to a creator. Look at what has happened to our society since we accepted the “theory” of evolution in our schools –murder rates up, abortion, infanticide, euthanasia. For crying out loud, we get more upset over Michael Vick for killing dogs than we do for the thousands of children killed everyday in abortion clinics. It’s suddenly a right if it’s a child, but not a right when it’s an animal!! The bottom line is that people don’t want to yield to God who is higher than them. They instead make their own God that they want to yield to. Their morality dictates their philosophy! I say, Go Tebow and don’t listen to the naysayers.

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UF ‘93

” I went to Columbia Law School and am a partner in a major Chicago firm, so not only am I smarter than Timmuh, but I’ll most likely have far greater lifetime earnings than him.”

Well now, this explains everything you have said. Looks like you are an Obama following elitists. Going to a socialist, Marxist, fascist University will certainly warp
even the brightest mind. Then you head to Chicago to be in Thug city, where the mob and union bosses can hire you to beat the rap. There isn’t enough money in the world for me to want to be in your shoes. Now go home and count all your money you pathetic liberal.

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and – it riles some of us up whenever the media jumps on and overreacts to the next “great white hope” in any sport. Of course all the white middle-age journalist love Tebow – a good, white, Christian kid that they all wish was their son. It’s pedantic and makes for lazy journalism to fall in love with this image and tailor all subsequent articles/reports around it.

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I can understand the hatred of Tim Tebow when we have such better role models in the NFL to root for…..you know folks like “Ray Ray” (I didn’t kill nobody) Lewis and Michael (I love dogs) Vick.

@Thomas Freeman: You hit the proverbial nail on the head…..Tebow’s “whiteness” is a big part of the problem. This country has grown to hate any strong white males who are outspoken. If he were black and doing the same thing everyone would love him. That being said, I don’t think Tebow is a “great white hope” …..if he does nothing else in life he will go down as one of the greatest college football players of all time…that’s not hope …..that’s fact..

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Hey Tech Engineer!!! Why didn’t you design my trailer so I can move easier when the park rent comes due? Oh another thing. Design a tire that evolves to more tread after 60k miles.You are a joke !!!

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Some of you guys are absoluteley ridiculous…just flat out ridiculous…why would you hate Tim Tebow? Some of the bull ish some of yawl have said shows just how sick yawl are in the head. O

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It is all envy: two national titles, a Heisman, athlete-scholar of nation, two Maxwells, the list is endless. Living up to his faith in a world of cell phone cameras, Internet rumors, twitters, etc. when we are faced with the Tigers of the world who let us down.

I have me Tebow and he is the real thing. Simple envy-driven geeks on the Internet, get over the hate for Tebow. Get off your computer and do something in the real world for yourself. You cannot lift up yourself by dragging down Tim Tebow. It does not work that way.

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I dont think the hatred is towards Tim. It is against Florida. If Tim had played for any other SEC or some northern U, there would not be so much negativity against him. Florida might be in the southern part of US but it is not like the rest of SEC. For you GA fans; A Dawg is only good for kicking and left overs…lol

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I think it would be great if Tebow could play in the NFL. People like him would bring the % down for bad people in the league. The news the last 3 or 4 days tells us that 78% of NFL players are financially broke within 2 years after they quit playing football. I thought we had smarter people than this. I understand if a player gets 5 years in the NFL he’s qualified to get $30,000 a month for retirement. I don’t know at what age it would start. I did read where OJ Simpson gets about $32,000
a month. That’s a waste.
Bob

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Tebow is laughing all the way to the bank now….Gatorade,EA Sports,Nike………..and so on……all signed him up to endorse their products……not bad for a kid that “can’t”play pro ball!

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Tebow loves Jesus and is vocal about it. For some reason that lights a fire in people whether they know it or not. My opinion is that it is the biggest reason for all the hate/ridicule. Just the name ‘Jesus’ is super-powerful. I wonder why?

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