How Does Tebow Do It?
Albert Arthur ·
Dec 12, 2011 at 7:44am
"It" being the ability to win in the fourth quarter:
Tebow Time doesn't start until sometime in the fourth. That was the case again Sunday, as the Broncos scored 10 points in the final 2:08 of regulation to tie the Chicago Bears, then won the game in overtime 13-10, on a Matt Prater 51-yard field goal.
Prater kicked a 59-yard field goal with eight seconds left in regulation to send the game into overtime.
I don't even watch football, and I'm on pins and needles every week to find out whether the Broncos can pull it off again.
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Feb '11
Re: How Does Tebow Do It?
The only thing I can think of is that he just has ‘it’ — where ‘it’ refers to that x (whatever it is) which makes some people great. It’s a genius in the veins, a grace, a gift. When you have it, people around you get to participate in it.
Either that or we’re just lucky or something. I’m getting more and more hopeful each week, but it’s been so long since my team has been this exciting that I’m nervous something will go wrong.
Dec '11
Re: How Does Tebow Do It?
Poise and the ability to read a defense.
Jun '11
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Tebow has the heart of a champion.
Dec '11
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Patrick Ramnsey with the redskins wasnt worth a darm outside of teh last 2 min, and then like every game he would get 2TDs during the last 2 minutes. I think, and I am by no means even remotely smart about football, that when we have these situations exist it shows that the coachs and the QBs are out of sync and when the coachs change up their play calling towards the end of the games they start getting more in sync with their players playstyle and success happens.
Jul '10
Re: How Does Tebow Do It?
"Knee-Mail"
Dec '10
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He's got a defense that keeps us from getting too far behind and can force a turnover when it counts. That and a direct line to the Big Guy. We're riding a wave that keeps on going. Believe!
Mar '11
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Tebow and the Broncos didn't win this game, the Bears lost it. If Marion Barber doesn't step out of bounds just before the 2 minute warning, the Bears can run out the clock. If the secondary plays tight instead of 20 yards off the line while the d-line is doing a controlled rush to keep Tebow from tucking it and running, the Broncos don't score their TD. Give credit to the kid for taking advantage of the chances he's been given, but don't start thinking he was born in a manger. We already have a president who has the same thoughts, and see how fast that sentiment faded.
Mar '11
Re: How Does Tebow Do It?
I'm in complete agreement.
God gave Tim Tebow talent. The Bears gave him a nitwit running out of bounds, the prevent defense, and that same nitwit putting the ball on the ground within field goal range in overtime.
I was listening to WSCR's O'Bradovich and Buffone after the game. An atheist called in. He was upset with the God he doesn't believe in for...um...something.
The Road to Damascus gets pretty rocky right at the end.
Nov '11
Re: How Does Tebow Do It?
Here in Ponte Veda Beach, Florida, Tim Tebow is a local boy made good. I saw him play in high school and it was epic, with the fact that he played one game and scored a 29 yard rushing touchdown on a broken leg being only one thread in a large tapestry.
We watched him take the Gators to a national championship, cheering him all the way.
Ponte Vedra Beach is a small community that is considered part of the greater Jacksonville area. When it became clear that the Jaguars would be able to draft Tebow, almost everyone around here was thrilled. It was assumed that the owner of the Jaguars, Wayne Weaver, would be thrilled, too, especially when the questions (still raging) about Tebow’s NFL capabilities meant that he could be had cheaply (relative to NFL draft standards). Tebow’s drawing power would be valuable to any city, but exponentially so to Jacksonville where the owner and others had been prodding the community to “step up” and “support the team” to avoid blackouts. There may have been good football reasons to pass on Tebow, but from a business standpoint, it was an absolute no-brainer.
Weaver passed. Sheesh.
Apr '11
Re: How Does Tebow Do It?
Percival and Illiniguy are right--Tim Tebow had very little to do with the Broncos' win yesterday. The hapless Marion Barber lost it - twice, poor guy! Big-time credit to the Broncos' defense for holding the Bears to ten points, and then of course there's that Prater guy. 50-yard-plus clutch field goals aren't the only things he kicks.
Re: How Does Tebow Do It?
Prater's accomplishments yesterdays were huge. But obviously he wouldn't have been in a position to score two clutch field goals if not for Tebow.
But yeah, I think Prater is not getting the credit he deserves here.
I can't believe that the Broncos won this game. With minutes to go in the 4th. I just couldn't believe my own eyes.
Apr '11
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He does it with lies and cheating! So says this Bears fan....
Jun '10
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Long-time Bronco fan here who is just as enchanted as anyone by the Tebow phenomenon.
Tebow played brilliantly on the drive that led to the TD and the last-second field goal, but let us not forget the defense, which kept the Broncos in the game (including causing the Barber fumble in OT) or Matt Prater (yes, the air is lighter in Denver, but it's just as easy to kick the ball off line in Denver as anywhere else).
A theological observation. I have always operated on the premise that we should thank God for all things (though I believe it can be done as effectively when done silently in one's heart). On the other hand, I have always felt that God does not care who wins college and pro football games. He cares far more about the individual soul of each player than the score. And I really don't believe God arranges specific TDs: he loves the cornerback as much as the receiver.
Re: How Does Tebow Do It?
tabula rasa:
A theological observation. I have always operated on the premise that we should thank God for all things (though I believe it can be done as effectively when done silently in one's heart). On the other hand, I have always felt that God does not care who wins college and pro football games. He cares far more about the individual soul of each player than the score. And I really don't believe God arranges specific TDs: he loves the cornerback as much as the receiver. · Dec 12 at 7:55am
I am a HUGE Broncos fan but only learning more about Tebow recently. The WSJ had a great essay this week (my review here) that emphasized that Tebow himself doesn't believe God cares about who wins the football game.
Oct '11
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People were calling in to the post-game show on the Bronco's home station last night, saying "I said late in the fourth quarter that if they pulled it out, I'd go back to church - so I'll be there next week".
It's kinda crazy around here right now. Reminds me of '77 (I think it was - their first Super Bowl year). I don't know how they're pulling it off each week, but boy, is it ever fun!
Apr '11
Re: How Does Tebow Do It?
Mr. Charlotte, who of course is still fuming about Superbowl XXXII, found himself in the odd position of loudly cheering for Denver yesterday. I guess lifelong Bears hatred trumps 13-year-old Broncos resentment, but I'm sure it's a somewhat fluid situation.
Oct '11
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And Tebow seems to be pretty well aware of that:
Edited on Dec 12, 2011 at 8:36amApr '11
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Getting into field goal range is much less of a challenge when you only need to make it to the opposing team's 45!
Oct '11
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So, as I've already said, I don't watch football. But I am from Maine, and I do have regional loyalties (despite currently living in NYC). Next week is Brady vs. Tebow. I might just HAVE to watch that one. My understanding is that Denver has a good defense and New England has a good offense, is that correct?
May '10
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I'm a fair weather Patriots fan. When they're on a winning streak, I tune in. Otherwise not really. I've especially admired Tom Brady for his self-effacing grace in victory. But the Tebow phenom is a great American story and I'm going to be a wee bit conflicted on Sunday.