So, yesterday's discussion centered around the usual football arguments - my team is better than yours. This player is better than that etc. etc. The funny thing is, in a lot of these arguments it almost doesn't matter how solid of a case you have, it is still not sufficient.
One of the arguments was that Aaron Rodgers backup Matt Flynn was just as good as Aaron Rodgers. Now, if you don't know football, Aaron Rodgers is the NFL's best QB currently. He won the Super Bowl last year. His accuracy is second to none. So, (R) argued from this viewpoint amongst myself and (C) to no avail. You simply cannot convince people it seems no matter what evidence you have. I guess this goes hand in hand with the Bible and Jesus, no matter how blatantly obvious it is, people just choose not to see the truth.
This lead to other arguments about players and teams. The greatest QB of all time, some guys said Manning, because he changed the game. In my opinion, just because you change the game it doesn't mean you're the greatest. Manning does have 1 Super Bowl win, but it's just 1. Tom Brady has 3 and was the MVP twice. Or even Joe Montana who has 4 Super Bowls and 4 MVP's. But then they want to point out things like - Brady had great receivers, Manning didn't have hardly anyone which was not entirely true. Plus, the fact is if you have a great QB, he makes your receivers great because he has to throw it to them! DUH!
The point of contention yesterday which is the reason I'm posting today, Tim Tebow. EVERYONE and I mean EVERYONE dogged him, for his playing style, for his beliefs/faith, for being a virgin, (C) said he was gay, etc. I of course was on the defending side, defending his unconventional way of playing and his faith. People dog him for one reason or another, but I truly believe a lot of it comes down to his faith in Jesus Christ. This separates him from the entire pack of players. No one that I know of is as astute in publicly acknowledging Jesus Christ. He is a stand up person, great character, humble, a team player, a virgin.
Don't forget that he lead Florida to 2 National Championships which of course don't seem to mean much to those around me. But if it were their teams, I'm sure they'd be thinking otherwise. They'd point out those facts, they'd say things that would make sense. But, when it comes to Tebow, (MG) simply hates him, calls him a bum and nothing he does can measure up to what he expects. It's funny. People simply try to argue on a pointless basis, but in the end you can't argue the facts. I've argued with (MG) about religion, Jesus, amongst other things and even though he has no ground to stand on, he sure does think he's right. I'm seeing that this is a familiar trend with him.
However, I am glad to say that (R) sure seems to at least be open to changing his opinion. I printed out a bunch of "15 Tebow" papers and put them on the 3 guys computers sitting next to me who were doubters. (R) and I talked a lot about positive aspects of Tebow and he's seemed to change his mind drastically in what he thinks of him. It actually was me and him vs (MG) this morning defending him.
If you don't know, Tebow had one of the greatest comebacks I've seen. Sure he's unconventional, sure he isn't an accurate passer, sure he's not the prototypical QB. But, he WINS. He's 4-1 as a starter this year for a team that was all but lost. His record is the exact opposite of what it was when he took over, they were 1-4 and going nowhere fast. Now, at 5-5 they are second in their division. They are playoff contenders, they have a chance to win their division. They have hope, a hope relayed through Tebow by his hope in Jesus Christ.
I can't say enough how after the game Tebow was humble, was gracious, was a team player, answered questions that people would normally take offensive, very matter of factly. He doesn't care about his stats, he cares about winning. He cares less about winning than about God and the fact that he's helping build a Hospital in the Philippines. You see, he has perspective, he knows what matters, he understands what's at stake.
After their big win, I was so happy for him, so excited for him. But even more, I was excited for Jesus, that he has a champion on the field who's not afraid to reflect his glory and give Him the praise because He is the only one who is truly worthy. I prayed that God would continue to bless Tebow, protect him physically, spiritually, emotionally, continue to use him as his instrument, protect his family and be honored in all the he does.
Here is the post game interview with a host of hall of fame former players.
Intimidating I'm sure, but Tebow stood his ground with his Faith and his answers.
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-thursday-night-football/09000d5d8243b704/Tebow-joins-the-set
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