Driving home from work each day, Russ and I often listen to the Paul Finebaum radio show for all the latest news about college football. Paul often has interesting guests, including some of the TV commentators. Today he was speaking with Gary Danielson from CBS, who got sidetracked into talking about Tim Tebow, who, though long gone from college football, will never be forgotten.
Because of Tebow’s strong, outspoken Christian faith, a lot of people have very strong opinions about him. Many people like him, but some people like to make fun of him. One thing Russ and I always noticed when watching Tebow’s college games, most of the TV commentators always went out of their way to describe young Timmy as a fine upstanding character. I think Gary Danielson must be in that group, because today he ended up saying, “You can’t…not…dislike Tebow.” Can’t? Not? dislike? A triple negative? Actually, I think Gary must have stumbled over his words, but the end impression was—at least in my mind–favorable.
I followed Tebow’s career at Florida, and I try to keep up with him, at least a little bit, now that he’s in the NFL. I read his autobiography, Through My Eyes, which is a unique look at a unique life. Personally, I agree with those people who believe that Tim Tebow is an outstanding young man. He’s the genuine article. So let me go on record as saying that I do…don’t…can’t…not…dislike him.
And I hope the Jets give him a fair chance to prove what he can do on the field.
