ESPN Article on Tebow uses the word "Failure" 23 times

[MJMGator]

It's fine if he's chasing some kind of dream, but I honestly think it's just because his NFL career didn't pan out and he's trying to compensate by playing another sport. I've said for a long time, his ultimate place in this world will be doing good for others. He was able to use his career at UF and one miracle season in the NFL to elevate his name to the point where he can maximize his charity work. It was an amazing ride while it lasted, some of the most fun years I've ever had watching sports, but it's just time to move on.

I'm sure he's trying baseball because his NFL dream didn't pan out. My point is, let the guy chase his dreams while he's still young enough to do so. Wish I had the balls to do it back in the day.

 

[78]

I'm pretty sure Tim didn't conceive all of this as a master plan. He competed. Oh, brother did he compete. And he was good. No, better than good. A great high schooler. He got recruited by Florida, won a Heisman, made a vital contribution to two national championships and ALONG THE WAY the country became enamored with his indomitable spirit and deep-seeded spirituality. And, by the way, none of it is fake.

And that's supposed to be his fault in the grand scheme?

 

[ufgator812]

At this point I'm pretty sure that Sas' name is Massengill.

 

[MJMGator]

At this point I'm pretty sure that Sas' name is Massengill.

Disposable?

 

[rogdochar]

There's some famous saying that states the most horrible thought later in life is "if only I'd ---"

 

[divits]

People that find reasons to hate on a guy like Tebow, who spends much of his free time doing nice stuff for people, do nothing but shine a big bright spotlight on their own shortcomings. They're usually severely lacking in many of the traits they see in him and they can't stand him for it.

 

[ThreatMatrix]

He should stick to charity work and the occasional endorsement deal. He's just hurting his brand otherwise.

You think Tebow cares about his "Brand"? You really don't get it.

 

[Gator Fever]

Thanx for letting me know not to read it, so I will put my 2 cents in any way. so Tebow did not become a star QB in the NFL. He played in the NFL which 99.99999999999999999% of the people will not. He probably will not make it in baseball. Who cares? it does not affect anyone else's life. I never thought he would make either as a pro, but that does not matter either. Here is what matters. I am not religious at all, but Tebow's stances do not bother me. He is a good person, does no harm to anyone and believes in morality and accountability. All I know is the world would be a much better place to live if everyone was more like Tebow!

Yep its crazy how the sports media likes to try and run him down. Hopefully more people pull the plug on them.

 

[Gator Fever]

Jordan was mocked relentlessly

You think so? I dont remember anything like you hear with Tebow with it almost being personal. I just remember some laughing saying he would never make the show and he should hang it up.

 

[GatorJ]

You think so? I dont remember anything like you hear with Tebow with it almost being personal. I just remember some laughing saying he would never make the show and he should hang it up.

I think we take it more personally with Tebow. Jordan was ridiculed for his baseball endeavor. The difference was that he was given a bit of the benefit of the doubt because of his success in basketball. But he SUUUUCKED at baseball.

 

[g8tr72]

Yep its crazy how the sports media likes to try and run him down. Hopefully more people pull the plug on them.

Why would the media treat him like that? Why would they consistently attempt to disparage him and discount his achievements?

Is it because he a Gator?

 

[PastyStoole]

Eh, these kinds of articles used to bother me, but I know they don't faze Tim so why should it faze me? And just speaking honestly, even though written with a vitriolic slant, nothing the guy said about his "failures" is wrong. Until Tim succeeds at something he is open to this kind of scrutiny. Thats what happens when you play on the world stage. He's a big boy and can handle it.

The most pernicious and insidious bias is always the bias of omission. When you consider all the amazing accomplishments of Tim Tebow in his still young life, the number of people's lives he has touched and the hope and the the aid he has brought to people most in need, the omission of those things in this article is astounding and shocking. The author manages to call Tim a failure 23 times, and yet fails to mention even a single one of his accomplishments. That is almost impossible to comprehend.

 

[Gatormac2112]

The most pernicious and insidious bias is always the bias of omission. When you consider all the amazing accomplishments of Tim Tebow in his still young life, the number of people's lives he has touched and the hope and the the aid he has brought to people most in need, the omission of those things in this article is astounding and shocking. The author manages to call Tim a failure 23 times, and yet fails to mention even a single one of his accomplishments. That is almost impossible to comprehend.

I agree completely. Its obviously a pointless hit piece.

 

[Tunaboat]

Tim Tebow is an extremely rare find in humankind. I've never known anyone as driven by pure principles as Tim Tebow. Anyone with half a brain knows that no rag-pushing hack is in the same zip code as Tim. Look at the opportunities that he's conquering daily. I love listening to him, he's everywhere on sports TV. The hacks like the azz that is slamming him just can't handle being pushed into the back seat.

 

[BNAG8R]

These hatchet jobs used to piss me off, but now I just chuckle at the irony.

Tim Tebow makes people with low self esteem or moral compass feel bad about themselves. These people are emotionally retarded - unwilling and unable to be introspective, evaluate their flaws, and improve themselves. Too lazy or mentally weak to do so, it's easier to try to tear down someone who, by comparison, they know makes them a lesser human.
They hate that he gets attention, yet their own actions get him more attention. They want to tear him down, yet they build him up. His answer in the press conference baiting question about perspective (comparing his "struggles" to those in poverty, etc.) unscripted was a work of art.

Hate away, asshats - the more you do, the more Tebow carries out his mission, and the smaller you become by comparison.

 

[diehardg8r]

My son's pitching coach spent 10 years in the majors and 2 of them with the Mets. I wore my UF shirt once to a lesson and he started a conversation about Tim. He spoke about how much admiration he had for Tim but that he new he would never make it in pro sports. He said that someone that comes to work every day not talking about how many women he's screwed or the partying he did the night before doesn't fit in with the culture. The fact that he doesn't curse or dip or engage in any of the vices that are widespread in the league would make others feel very uncomfortable, coaches and players. People in pro sports don't really want those kind around, it reminds them of their "sins" and imperfections and they don't like it and it makes them uncomfortable.

 

[GMDGator]

Just sayin.....


John 15:18-27King James Version (KJV)
18 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.

19 If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.

Good...if you believe in this

 

[gatormandan]

Good...if you believe in this

The whole point is that Tebow lives by the scriptures and this totally applies. Doesnt matter who believes it and who doesnt.

 

[Marianna-FL_Gator]

Today's media represents everything that is wrong with our country! They vilify Anyone who tries to do right...while building up criminals who beat/rape woman. Sh*t makes me furious!!!