My How Far He's Come

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Many of you may remember my post from early November about how Tim Tebow was named one of the most hated sports figures by USA Today. Well, Bloomberg recently released an article detailing their Top Five Athletes to Watch in 2012, and guess who topped the list?! That's right; Tim Tebow!

It just goes to show you how polarizing he can be, and frankly, how large his bandwagon has become.

The Tebow Defender has been supporting Tim since before he was even drafted!

Tim Tebow is "Still A Guy"

Video Credit: YouTube

Fun video from this weekend's Brad Paisley concert in Denver...

Spread Holiday Joy to the Philippines

Photo Credit: The Tim Tebow Foundation

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and it's the perfect time to show others you care.

As I reported on this blog a few weeks ago, Denver Broncos QB Tim Tebow is helping to raise money through his foundation, the Tim Tebow Foundation, to build a children's hospital in the Philippines. The foundation is just $500,000 away from reaching their $3.1 million goal, and every little bit helps.

If you have it in your heart to help build this 30-bed surgical facility in Davao City, please consider donating via this link.

Thank you and God Bless.

Today's Post-Game Interview

Tim Tebow leads the Denver Broncos to an amazing win over the Minnesota Vikings! Sorry 'bout your luck Percy Harvin!

The Tebow Song

In light of yet another Tim Tebow-led come-from-behind victory by the Denver Broncos, I thought I would share a song/YouTube video from one of the people I follow on Twitter (@Tyler_S_Howe).

Check it out!

Can Tebow Take Denver to the Super Bowl?

Why not? Stranger things have happened.

I really enjoyed reading this recent article by my friend and Orlando Sentinel columnist George Diaz.

Some particularly interesting excerpts...

"Let's hope that all those nerdy draftniks, know-it-all talking heads on ESPN, and NFL icons like John Elway squirm as their myopic view of the world gets Tebowed."

"It's funny how the polarizing discussion about Tebow has gone from 'he will never start'… to 'he will never win a game' … to 'he will never win a Super Bowl.' Tebow has crushed the odds on the first two assumptions, and I wouldn't want to bet against him as the Broncos seem bound and determined to ride the Tebow Train into the playoffs."

"Denver's offense will not spur the usual copy-cat playbooks because Tebow is unique. You can only run that offense with one guy."

"'What about he's not good enough, Skip?' — ESPN analyst Cris Carter debating with colleague Skip Bayless about Tebow's NFL potential. Silencio por favor. You've had your say. It's time to shut up and cut your losses."

Tebow fans can help fund the Tebow CURE Hospital one dollar at a time

Calling all Tim Tebow fans! The Tim Tebow Foundation is launching a fundraiser for the recently announced Tebow CURE Hospital in the Philippines.  The total expense of building the hospital is $3.1 million, and with only $700,000 left towards that goal, the foundation is asking Tim Tebow fans to consider joining them in this effort. 

The fundraiser, entitled “Dollar Day,” kicks off at 9 am EST Tuesday, November 29, 2011.  Every Tim Tebow fan is encouraged to donate $1 each to help the foundation realize this goal.  Donations can be made online at www.timtebowfoundation.org, and all donors will get receipts for their donations.  All proceeds will go directly toward the Tebow CURE Hospital, a combined effort between the Tim Tebow Foundation and CURE International. 

           

“I am so thankful for my fans and the support they’ve always shown me,” said Tebow.  “I am excited for this opportunity for my fans to join me in a project that is so close to my heart.”

Because Tebow has more than 1.2 million social media supporters alone, the Tim Tebow Foundation is confident in reaching the goal of $700,000 in just one day.
 

“Tim’s fans are always eager to get involved and to make a difference,” said Erik Dellenback, Executive Director of the Tim Tebow Foundation. “Dollar Day is a very real, very impactful way to help Tim reach this goal that is so important to him, and this is a great example of how a little can go a very long way.”

The Tebow CURE Hospital will be a 30-bed surgical facility focusing primarily on orthopedics with over half of the surgeries expected to be charitable. The groundbreaking will be held in January 2012, and the hospital is expected to open in mid-2013.  The hospital, which is CURE’s first in the Philippines and 12^th worldwide, will be on the island of Mindanao, a particularly poor area of the Philippines.  The hospital will also house a Timmy’s Playroom, which will provide faith, hope and love to children before and after their surgeries.  It will be the Tim Tebow Foundation’s first international playroom.

The Tim Tebow Foundation was created in January 2010. Its mission is to bring faith, hope and love to those needing a brighter day in their darkest hour of need. The foundation is accomplishing this mission through the construction of the Tebow CURE Hospital, the building of playrooms in children’s hospitals, supporting orphans worldwide and making “dreams come true” for children with life-threatening illnesses.  Please visit http://www.timtebowfoundation.org for more information.

CURE International heals the sick and proclaims the Kingdom of God. It is the largest provider of reconstructive surgery to disabled children in the emerging world. Since opening the doors of its first surgical teaching hospital in Kijabe, Kenya in 1998, CURE's focus on bringing healing to developing nations has resulted in more than 1.5 million patient visits and over 121,000 surgeries to correct physically disabling conditions. CURE has also trained more than 2400 medical professionals raising the standard of care in the countries where it operates.  Please visit http://cure.org/ for more information.

Some Recent Tebow Videos

I just had to share a few recent Tebow videos from YouTube. You've got to admit this kid is inspring!

Don't forget to follow me, the Tebow Defender, on Twitter and Facebook!

Tebow "Grounded by Faith and Family"

In the midst of a lot of noise surrounding his starting QB position, Tebow says during an interview with the Denver Post that he is "grounded by my faith and my family." Denver Broncos head coach John Fox indicates that Tebow will be starting again this weekend against the Oakland Raiders.

You can read the Denver Post article here.

And don't forget to follow me on Facebook and Twitter (@Tebow_Defender).

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Most disliked figure in sports right now? C'mon!!

OK now this is going too far.

I came across a recent USA Today article, which includes a poll, about the most disliked figure in sports right now. On the poll, figures such as Tiger Woods, Michael Vick, Kim Kardashian, Lebron James, David Stern/NBA Owners, and... TIM TEBOW?!

Thankfully, Tim isn't leading the poll in votes, but he's tied in percentage points with Michael Vick!! Michael Vick, an animal abuser! What has Tim done that even compares to Vick's actions? How can he even be placed in the same category as Tiger Woods?

Sure, he's polarizing, but MOST DISLIKED figure in sports? There's something very, very wrong with this.

Listen to Track from Tim Tebow Foundation Interview

Hear Roger's interview last week with Erik Dellenback, Executive Director of the Tim Tebow Foundation.

http://snd.sc/ta0POC

Tim Tebow Foundation Partners with CURE International

As many of you know, I am an enthusiastic supporter of Tim Tebow and his mission to use his influence to help others. I received the following press release from the Executive Director of the Tim Tebow Foundation and I wanted to share it with all of my readers. Stay tuned for more details.

Tim Tebow Foundation partners with CURE International
to bring physical and spiritual healing to the world’s poorest children 

Jacksonville, FL  (October 25, 2011) – The Tim Tebow Foundation today announced its partnership with CURE International.  The Tim Tebow Foundation’s mission is to bring faith, hope, and love to those needing a brighter day, and this partnership will directly benefit children throughout the developing world who suffer from treatable physical disabilities.  CURE, which exists to provide both physical and spiritual healing, operates programs and hospitals in 20 countries and has performed more than 121,000 surgeries in its 14-year history.   

“I am truly excited about this partnership with CURE International,” said Tebow.  “When I learned about what CURE does and how intentional the organization is about sharing the Gospel and healing children, I knew it would be a great partnership.”   

The on-going partnership between the Tim Tebow Foundation and CURE will focus on several projects, the first of which will be a children’s hospital construction project in the developing world.  Details on the location and specifics of the project will be announced in the coming weeks.  

“Tim’s passion for sharing his faith and making a difference in the lives of people around the world is a natural fit with CURE,” said Dr. Scott Harrison, President and Founder of CURE International.  “It is a blessing for us to partner with someone of Tim’s caliber and integrity.  Through this partnership, many children will receive the healing they so desperately need.” 

To learn more or get involved, visit www.timtebowfoundation.org or www.cure.org/timtebow. 

TIM TEBOW FOUNDATION

The Tim Tebow Foundation was created in January 2010 by NFL quarterback Tim Tebow. The mission of the Tim Tebow Foundation is to bring faith, hope, and love to those needing a brighter day in their darkest hour of need. The Foundation is accomplishing this mission through the building of playrooms in children’s hospitals, supporting orphans worldwide, and making “Dreams Come True” for children with life threatening illnesses.  

CURE INTERNATIONAL

Since opening the doors of its first surgical teaching hospital in Kijabe, Kenya, in 1998, CURE's focus on bringing healing to developing nations has resulted in more than 1.5 million patient visits and over 121,000 surgeries to correct physically disabling conditions.  

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OLD SCHOOL GATOR WITNESSES MORE TEBOW MAGIC

Despite a slow start, Tim Tebow led the Denver Broncos to an amazing 18-15 overtime victory, and, of course, the Old School Gator, who was there to witness it in person, is the least surprised person on planet earth. In typical Tim Tebow fashion, the game was filled with unique drama, excitement and passion. That is why the Old School Gator AND TENS OF MILLIONS OF INSIGHTFUL FOOTBALL FANS AROUND AMERICA feel so strongly about Tim Tebow. Tebow plays with heart, passion and guts, truly has the heart of a champion, and that is why with Tim Tebow at QB no game is over until the last second  literally ticks off the clock.

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According to Chris Berman of ESPN, yesterday's Denver comeback was the only comeback from as many as 15 points to win in the last five minutes since the merger of the NFL and AFL circa 1970.

As the Old School Gator has said many times, Tim Tebow is something special. Yesterday's game is not the last we'll see of Tim Tebow. The Old School Gator predicted he'd be a first round draft pick in April 2010 and the Old School Gator predicted he'd show the world his amazing talents in Sunday's game. One more tip  from the Old School Gator; as I've said many times before, "Tim Tebow is destined for greatness as an NFL starting QB, Tim Tebow will be the next great QB in the NFL and one day Tim Tebow will be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame." And, with God's Grace, the Old School Gator will be there in Canton to see it!

It's Tebow's Time to Shine

The Old School Gator is heading down to the Denver-Miami game on Sunday incredibly confident that Tim Tebow will show the rest of America what Gators, as well as legions of Denver fans, I might add, have known for a very long time: Tim Tebow, given the opportunity, will become one of the best QBs in the NFL.
Gator Gridiron/Old School Gator has been proclaiming to the world that Tim Tebow gives Denver a much better chance to win than Kyle Orton does. In recognition of Tim Tebow's first start in 2011, not to mention the Denver "brain trust" finally getting a clue, we are posting the video from April 21 of 2011, the day before the 2010 NFL draft, of The Old School Gator going against the "experts" ( Mel Viper, McShay, Colin Pencil-neck, etc. ) to proclaim that Tim Tebow WILL BE selected in the first round.
For more Truth about Tim Tebow, as opposed to the myths and lies promoted by the national sports media check out www.YouTube.com/tebowtruth and you'll see INFORMED, ACCURATE Tim Tebow takes from the Old School Gator, aka, The Tebow Defender.

Why? Because I know Tim Tebow is something special. I watched what he did at UF, I know what he can do in the NFL. Tim Tebow gives Denver "the best chance to win", or any other NFL team, for that matter.

The count is on... how many fans will Tebow bring to Sun Life Stadium next weekend?

I found this Orlando Sentinel article incredibly interesting.

The article's author, Dave Hyde, predicts "Tebow will get cheered like no visiting opponent ever at a Dolphins game."

What do you think?

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And all the so-called "analysts" continue to bottom-feed...

When Tim Tebow was training before the draft, everyone in the media said that he probably wouldn’t go until the fifth or sixth round of the NFL draft. On the latest segment of the Talkin’ Old School radio show, Roger Franklin Williams and Producer Brian Wininger argue that many sports analysts are still rooting for his failure after he stunned the world as a first round draft pick.  

How many sports “analysts” will have egg on their faces when Tebow proves them wrong as a successful NFL QB?

Tim Tebow gives Denver the Best Chance to Win

Just last night, Orlando Sentinel columnist George Diaz posted an article about how Denver needs to start Tim Tebow. I couldn’t agree more.

Check out a segment from a recent radio show where I argue that Kyle Orton should be removed as Denver’s starting QB and Tim Tebow should replace him. C’mon, under his “leadership,” Orton has a 2 – 13 record with Denver.

Tim Tebow brings energy and a different style of play; he can run and extend the pocket, and he can make plays with his feet. He has proven that he can move the chains, make big plays and score in the red zone. Tebow is Denver’s best shot for a different outcome this season.

All We are Saying… is Give Tebow a Chance

RFW contends that Tim Tebow is less of a risk than any other player for the following three reasons.

1)      While RFW doesn’t advocate for it, IF things weren’t to work out for Tim Tebow as an NFL QB, he can play another position.

2)      He’ll generate enthusiasm for a franchise.

3)      And he’ll generate revenue for a franchise.

So many NFL players are given the benefit of the doubt… even being given one, two, three, six… “second chances” (ahem… Michael Vick anyone?). RFW asks, why not give Tebow the benefit of the doubt and take a chance on him?  

A Double Standard? RFW Continues to Defend Tebow.

Continuing from yesterday's blog post, I continue to advocate for Tim Tebow.

Why is Tebow not getting a chance? Why is there a double standard when it comes to Tebow versus every other NFL player?

Check out the second video in a three video series from my Tebow Truth YouTube channel.

I would love to hear your thoughts on the topic. Leave a comment below.

RFW to the Jax Jags: Why Not Draft Tebow?

During a recent show taping, I put together a few segments directed to the Jacksonville Jaguars management. "Why didn't you want to draft Tim Tebow?" You say it's because he was too much of a risk, but when you're honest about it, who isn't a risk when it comes to professional athletes? Over the next few days, I'll be posting videos from my Tebow Truth channel on YouTube. I welcome your comments.

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