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Just kind of strange and annoying to me.
Posted on 4/30/13 at 12:50 pm
Posted on 4/30/13 at 12:50 pm
I just find it kind of frustrating that ESPN/Sport networks give so much shite to Tim Tebow due to his beliefs and his "praying" on the field etc. Meanwhile the past two days they've done nothing but blow Jason Collins for him coming out. In no way am I trying to start a debate here but am I not the only one who thinks this is pretty stupid.?
Discuss.
Discuss.
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Posted on 4/30/13 at 12:52 pm to RunLindsayRun
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ESPN/Sport networks give so much shite to Tim Tebow due to his beliefs and his "praying" on the field
When did this happen on ESPN?
Posted on 4/30/13 at 12:57 pm to RunLindsayRun
Nobody blows Tebow harder than ESPN. Am I missing something?
Posted on 4/30/13 at 1:03 pm to RunLindsayRun
ESPN trying to show tolerance towards gays and religion to draw a larger audience.
Also am I the only one who thinks Collins did this because he's a mediocre player on the wrong side of his prime trying to pressure the league into getting him signed? If no one signs him it'd be a PR nightmare for the NBA
Also am I the only one who thinks Collins did this because he's a mediocre player on the wrong side of his prime trying to pressure the league into getting him signed? If no one signs him it'd be a PR nightmare for the NBA
This post was edited on 4/30/13 at 1:05 pm
Posted on 4/30/13 at 1:10 pm to RunLindsayRun
Dang shame, they called him a hero...smh
Posted on 4/30/13 at 1:18 pm to RDDAWG
In my book, heroes pull people out of a burning building, risk their life for a worthy cause, charge the machine gun nest, climb aboard the unproven rocket, etc.
Coming out of the closet in today's day and age to cheers, applause and gushing adoration is hardly heroic.
Coming out of the closet in today's day and age to cheers, applause and gushing adoration is hardly heroic.
Posted on 4/30/13 at 1:26 pm to SquatchDawg
And waiting until the end of your career to do so to limit any pressure from the fans/players.
In comparison, Jackie Robinson dealt with being the "first" every day from the beginning.
In comparison, Jackie Robinson dealt with being the "first" every day from the beginning.
Posted on 4/30/13 at 1:28 pm to SquatchDawg
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Coming out of the closet in today's day and age to cheers, applause and gushing adoration is hardly heroic.
Posted on 4/30/13 at 1:59 pm to VADawg
quote:Winner, winner, chicken dinner...
Collins did this because he's a mediocre player on the wrong side of his prime trying to pressure the league into getting him signed? If no one signs him it'd be a PR nightmare for the NBA
Posted on 4/30/13 at 2:17 pm to RunLindsayRun
Now Tim Tebow just needs to come out of the closet and then they'd really have something to talk about.
Posted on 4/30/13 at 2:17 pm to RunLindsayRun
RLR you should post this over on the O-T Lounge.
Posted on 4/30/13 at 2:52 pm to sowega dawg
When I say ESPN I mean First take and those shows. Stephen A Smith would always say Tebow was "Tebowing" for attention.
Posted on 4/30/13 at 2:54 pm to SquatchDawg
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In my book, heroes pull people out of a burning building, risk their life for a worthy cause, charge the machine gun nest, climb aboard the unproven rocket, etc.
I completely agree.
Also have any of you seem what Chris Broussards take on this was? Pretty awesome.
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Posted on 4/30/13 at 3:23 pm to RunLindsayRun
Stephen A Smith is annoying as hell. I literally can't stand listening to that tool.
Posted on 4/30/13 at 3:44 pm to sowega dawg
My favorite thing about Smith is Jay Pharaoh's impression of him on SNL.
Posted on 4/30/13 at 3:52 pm to RunLindsayRun
Yes, because Tim Tebow never used his religion for attention.....hell him being a good guy, and an openly religious guy was his "thing" and is the only reason he remained in the NFL as long as he did.
however, I agree that it would have been far more courageous to be out all along. At the same time, just because people say one thing in the open, doesn't mean they won't snark someone behind their back---looking at you internet. And that ain't the half of it- what you really have to worry about is some crazy zealot coming after you.
then again, I think the term hero is completely overused, even when referring to service men and women.
however, I agree that it would have been far more courageous to be out all along. At the same time, just because people say one thing in the open, doesn't mean they won't snark someone behind their back---looking at you internet. And that ain't the half of it- what you really have to worry about is some crazy zealot coming after you.
then again, I think the term hero is completely overused, even when referring to service men and women.
Posted on 4/30/13 at 4:00 pm to RunLindsayRun
Now that Tebow is unemployed and beginning his downward spiral he needs to come out and say that Collins' is a sinner and not a role model. Then we can have a full-blown (no pun intended) shitstorm! Hooray!
Posted on 4/30/13 at 4:01 pm to Sanford&MunSon
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Now Tim Tebow just needs to come out of the closet and then they'd really have something to talk about.
Posted on 4/30/13 at 4:04 pm to RunLindsayRun
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Also have any of you seem what Chris Broussards take on this was? Pretty awesome.
Posted on 4/30/13 at 4:06 pm to RDDAWG
Maybe it makes me a bad person, but I actively root for Tebow to fail. He's not getting paid to take the moral high ground, he was paid millions of dollars to be a quarterback, and unfortunately for him, he wasn't good at it. Tremendous rusher, shitty passer. Football 101. Learn it, gayter.
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