Thursday, January 6, 2011

Tim Tebow

All hail and bow down before the great might and wonder of Tim Tebow! The most amazing person of all time has taken his talents (this phrase will never get old) to Denver after setting records and winning Heisman trophies at Florida. He will continue to show everyone that he is the best human being in the history of human beings.

Or at least that's what ESPN would have you think. On the home page this morning there was this weird advertisement on the right consisting of three different panels, announcing some new show that will air on the network tonight called "Tim Tebow: Everything in Between."

I haven't heard anything about this show. I don't know what the premise is. I don't know what it will be covering. However, I know for a fact that I could not begin to care less. Sure, I could try, but I know I couldn't. Tebow had a phenomenal college career, no doubt about it. But, news flash! It's OVER.

There's also no doubting that Tebow is a phenomenal athlete, but call me when he's done something. He played in nine games this year, attempting 82 passes and completing exactly 50% of them. For those of you counting at home, that's a lower percentage than Derek Anderson, Jimmy Clausen, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Brett Favre and Carson Palmer. Those QB's had 327, 299, 441, 358 and 586 attempts respectively.

But the guy can run! He had 6 rushing touchdowns! Michael Vick completed 62.6% of his passes for 21 touchdowns and 6 interceptions while rushing for 676 yards and 9 touchdowns - make a TV show about this man's comeback.
I realize the show is likely about a college player transitioning to the NFL and especially the pressures of a QB in that situation, but Tebow? Come on! There are much better options out there. Until Tebow is putting a ring on his finger, or at least leading his floundering team to the playoffs (*cough* Matt Ryan *cough*), save the melodramatic advertisements for people who deserve the laurels.

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