tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post3148431621805935843..comments2024-03-26T04:27:54.485-06:00Comments on Du Wax Loolu: Four wins and no answersJesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15942269316108576622noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-32230832301840133342011-11-21T16:06:04.023-07:002011-11-21T16:06:04.023-07:00WOW. really thinly veiled conservative religious h...WOW. really thinly veiled conservative religious hate post. you might as well say, "no offense but i cant stand you" obviously none of these things would bother you if he was your standard professional athlete.<br />tebow didn't invent opposing teams praying together after a game, it happens a lot obviously you don't watch a lot of professional sports.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-5293366673386695152011-11-21T11:18:26.735-07:002011-11-21T11:18:26.735-07:00Obviously, the Vikings are my team, but since my b...Obviously, the Vikings are my team, but since my brother has loved the Broncos for the past 25 years, I also root for them. (And the Dolphins, but that's due to a longstanding Dan Marino crush.)<br /><br />Anyway, I don't mind Tebow's zealousness with his religion. To be honest, I'd much rather hear that than listen to the rap sheets of many of the other NFL players. He's a strong Christian and I admire him for not backing down because others think he should, especially in such a high-profile sport.<br /><br />Regarding his ability as an athlete, I've only seen a few games and I think the coaches are under-utilitizing him. Let him air it out and see what happens. Their running game is iffy anyway, so they may as well see what he's made of, right?Pickles and Dimeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14552386798256895855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-65507149077691600852011-11-19T11:05:25.384-07:002011-11-19T11:05:25.384-07:00I spent nearly a day thinking about your post and ...I spent nearly a day thinking about your post and decided I want to say something. I'm not sure why players from the opposing team praying with Tebow bother you, but I believe they have the right to do that. Part of appreciating free speech is accepting the opinions of others, so I won't argue with your right to dislike Tebow and what he stands for, after all, this is your blog. I will say that your writing comes across as condescending to those who are not as liberal as you and it rubs me the wrong way, but again, it's your blog. <br /><br />I'm not hardcore religious or anything, but I like that Tebow has values that he proudly shows. I think he's a good role model among the many bad boy pros. He's doing his thing and I think he has the right to do that. <br /><br />--HelenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-10656418610738707892011-11-18T19:57:41.743-07:002011-11-18T19:57:41.743-07:00Not a fan of football these days and haven't b...Not a fan of football these days and haven't been for the last 3 years. Not a Denver fan in the least. Tebow doesn't impress me either.<br /><br />What DOES impress me is your writing on this subject. One of the best sports commentaries I've ever read. You're missing your calling, Jess :-)Kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118240143740912601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-74229949825305462762011-11-18T19:10:25.124-07:002011-11-18T19:10:25.124-07:00I love love love that you wrote such a thoughtful ...I love love love that you wrote such a thoughtful eloquent post about football, esp considering you are fairly new to being a Bronco. I love how you have embraced the team.<br /><br />I was born in Denver. My first red wagon had a Broncos sticker on it (I can still see it vividly in my head) and as much as I will always love the Broncos, it's just sort of something you have to expect as a Broncos fan - they are going to make asses of themselves, make ridiculous decisions and you will be the subject of ridicule as a fan. Maybe that's true of all teams, but I can only speak for me. For a long time the Broncos were the laughing stock for having lost the most Super Bowls without a win. Thankfully John Elway and Terrell Davis changed that and finally gave Bronco fans something to be proud of for the first time in many years.<br /><br />I don't like Tebow. I didn't like him in FL and I certainly don't like him in Denver. I was appalled when they brought him in to play for the Broncos. I don't think he's a great player and I don't believe his "politics" should be so much a part of his game. I have diehad Bronco fan friends who have embraced him to such their children "do the Tebow" (they posted a pic on FB) and I nearly fell over. I don't get the Tebow love, I just don't. I don't like how much publicity he's getting when he really is not that great. I would prefer they find another QB, use their draft picks for GOOD, and start rebuilding the team. I grew up in Bronco Humiliation Years, this feels familiar to me, but I don't have to like it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-41150314179683621542011-11-18T15:55:49.465-07:002011-11-18T15:55:49.465-07:00Good post - I have a lot to say and don't nece...Good post - I have a lot to say and don't necessarily agree with you but I think you covered your point of view well and are a thoughtful writer.<br /><br />I am unconvinced about Tebow on the field, but I am willing to give him the benefit of the doubt. He played bad football through three quarters yesterday, but came through with a huge win. And honestly, he reminds me of a very early John Elway. He can't throw the ball - and if he can't do that - and do it well - by next season, I think we need to go elsewhere. But the Broncos need to show a little <i>faith</i> (pun totally intented) in their young team. McDaniels, despite my love for him physically, tore our team apart, and Fox needs to rebuild it. And honestly - have you seen Tebow interview? He's PASSIONATE about the game of football. He TALKS to the press. He forms WHOLE sentences. And the fact of the matter is, he's 4-1 as a starter. The rest is inconsequential when considering him as a quarterback.<br /><br />I'm a religious person. And I'm pretty conservative - though not on the social issues that Focus on the Family espouses. And while I am not 100% on Tim Tebow's page, as the mom of a son, I am championing a newcomer to the NFL who's NOT getting arrested for drinking and driving, raping women in bathrooms, fathering children with 9 women, etc. And he's totally allowed to talk about God and who he is and what he believes as much as people are allowed to talk about how much they don't like him - and I'm pretty sure his vocal views make it harder on him - rather than easier for him - in the locker room, but he's not ashamed, and standing up for what you believe in - regardless of whether it's popular - is such an awesome character trait.<br /><br />So yeah, I'm giving Tebow the beneifit of the doubt. On the field and as a person. Because if Thomas grows up to be as confident in his believes - whatever they are, as Tim Tebow is, then I'll be very proud.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04793480432068543767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-61419085260841183292011-11-18T13:39:28.382-07:002011-11-18T13:39:28.382-07:00First I must say, I love, love your writing style....First I must say, I love, love your writing style. You are always respectful,thoughtful (well thought out?), and able to articulate your viewpoints in a way that enables me to UNDERSTAND your point of view. <br /><br />[Sidenote: your post about those dealing with infertility being sanctimoniously told to adopt changed my mindset for the better. So, thank you.]<br /><br />I'm a Christian, and what some would deem a very, very conservative Christian (I'd disagree, but that's neither here nor there). I LOVE Jesus, and I LOVE people that are unashamed to publicly proclaim their faith. I actually have a good friend who is in the NFL and who is a Christian, he leads quietly, isn't ashamed of his faith, but allows his life to 'speak' for him. I'm torn about Tebow. On some level, I feel like any future success would merit him the opportunity to voice his beliefs, that he'll have 'earned' that forum, and perhaps until then he should lay low. But, at the same time, it would be hypocritical of me to tell him to shut up. I try very hard to be objective, and to think about how I'd feel if Tebow was obsessively talking about something I adamantly disagreed with. Would I be offended? Would I feel like his opinions were invalid given his performance on the field? Probably. And that gives me some reservation about how loudly I think Tim should be living out his faith. But, I don't know... <br /><br />I'm not sure if he's doing more harm than good...he is incredibly polarizing, so perhaps it's time that he gets quiet, focuses on the game, & learns to excel in the NFL.<br /><br />-Steph [for some reason I cannot sign in through Google.]Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com