"They won! The Lord is with him..."

[82_28]

First off, some friends of mine from Denver have been sending this around today:



Hilarious, as they say.

But yeah, it comes down to a lot of aspects to the game, Nordic. Matt Prater is an excellent kicker, but Tebow's final 190 yards passing in the 4th quarter is what even allowed the potentiality to occur. Also remember this is Denver -- high altitude. In practice apparently that day both teams' kickers where nailing 75+ yard kicks through the uprights. The longest ever fieldgoal in history has been tied in Denver twice (62 yds) in the last 12 years. One 62 yarder came from the Raiders I believe earlier this year (sacrilege in Broncos country!) . The other was Jason Elam in 1997(?) who himself tied some other guy from way, way back. That 59 yarder by Prater would have been good from at least 70.

Marion Barber ran out of bounds or at least got close enough to the sideline to get pushed out to stop the clock when the Bears should have had the game locked as the Broncos were out of time outs. Then he fumbled. But what is not being spoken about with Bears "crybabies" (as they call them on the Denver boards) is that the fumble was forced. It was a play, played better by Brian Dawkins I believe, as he forced the fumble. It wasn't a gaffe on Barber's part. Tebow and the rest of the offense capitalized.

You should have seen me last Sunday. I haven't been that worked up about a game in some years. The comeback was the strangest thing I have ever seen ever in the NFL. The team is playing at another level, but only in the 4th quarter and OT!!! and it is something that has precluded me from making any bets this year though I have been made many offers. I could be a somewhat rich man right now had I taken every single bet I could have made.

[The Consul]

Jesus is obviously a huge Tebowronco fan...because he sure doesn't give a shit about anything else.

[Belligerent Savant]

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Quite prophetic skit, actually...

[beeline]

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I guess Jesus likes Tom Brady better. Because he's prettier.

[82_28]

It's actually my fault believe it or not. I made a bet the day before, taking the points (7 1/2). How could you not? 7 and half points the way the Broncos have been winning? I vowed all season not to bet on the Broncos, but I said fuck it, "I'll bet $20 on the points" with the owner of my local watering hole. As soon as I made the rather small bet, I knew I shouldn't have done it. Not only did I break my vow of not betting on the Broncos this season, but I knew I'd just then cursed them from winning.

Yes, I Tebowed for absolution.

Thing I took from the game was is that it was Tebow's best all around game yet and the defense and special teams lost it in mistakes and penalties. He looked great and yet again not only I, but the "Tebow haters" finally kind of like him more now in the sense of his growing talent. This game was out of His hands. But the man is a "beast" as they call it, he easily shakes off sure sacks and tackle attempts. And he threw some "how did he do that?" passes yesterday as well.

That play in the back of the endzone yesterday, though it amounted to nothing was nothing short of heroically spectacular in the sense of his athletic ability. He avoided the safety by getting back to the loose ball and throwing it out of play with absolutely no time to spare as the defense was fully bearing down on him. It's hard to explain this to non football watchers, I guess.

But, all in all, I'm quickly becoming a believer in Tebow. The guy's a player and I love his attitude and graciousness. I don't care where he gets it from, he's a good dude and a great football player.

[Laodicean]

And on the seventh game, God rested.

[Nordic]

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I guess Jesus likes Tom Brady better. Because he's prettier.

Saw a guy say "Magic just met skill" in regards to that game.

Skill kicked magic's ass.

[82_28]

Nordic, friend to friend, don't start driving as I'm about to climb on the Tebow-wagon. You don't wanna start a flame war about the Broncos with me once I pull my last leg in.



Skill didn't kick magic's ass at all. Tebow, like I said, made plays that Brady could have, would have, could never make -- period on Sunday. If he becomes a pocket passer along with what else he's able to do -- forget about it. He "passably" passed like a pocket passer and also schooled the (admittedly) shitty secondary of the Pats on the run. The donks rushed for 230 yards or so and Tebow produced almost 100 of those as well as over 200 yards passing. The defense and special teams lost this game, not Tebow.



God bless you though. (I'm getting the hang of it!)

[norton ash]

Thanks for those reports from our South Park correspondent. It's that Bronco defense that really needs God's help, eh Jane?

Yeah, Bill, they really suck balls. Speaking of a capricious, but more likely absent or non-existent God, here's an early look at that big low pressure system that could make for an extra-white Christmas this weekend...

[Nordic]

I'll always have a soft spot for the Broncos. My very first commercial shoot job was in 86 or so, starring John Elway (can't remember the product he was endorsing). He was like my jock alter ego -- I think we're the same age, got out of college and moved to denver at about the exact same time. We're both 6 foot 4 blondes. He's kind of a dick and I'm not. He was already rich and famous and I'm wasn't and apparently never will be. I was friends for a while with the guy he bought all those car dealerships from (oddly enough). I worked with Elway a couple of more times after that.

I worked with Dan Reeves on a shoot and found him to be a true gentleman. My respect for him couldn't be higher.
He was just a great thoughtful guy.

Anyway its almost impossible to live in denver as long as I did and not be something of a Broncos fan.

I kind of want to hate Tebow but, watching him play, just can't. He has such enthusiasm for what he's doing its infectious. He also doesn't seem to care that much whether they win or lose, just playing as great as possible and having fun doing it.

[Belligerent Savant]

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82_28: I admire your growing zeal for Jesus' Football ambassador.
But to say young Tebow outplayed Brady -- even if only in some facets of the game -- is a bit of a stretch [and I am the farthest thing from a Brady fan].

Brady has been winning games with the league's worst-ranked Defense.

I ask you this: how many wins would Christ's servant have if equipped with a similar defense?

Of course, he's quite young; he may yet grow to be the Saviour that many believe him to be..

[or not]

[Hammer of Los]

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I kind of want to hate Tebow but, watching him play, just can't. He has such enthusiasm for what he's doing its infectious. He also doesn't seem to care that much whether they win or lose, just playing as great as possible and having fun doing it.

That is absolutely correct nordic.

Care not whether you win or lose.

Do what you love doing.

Seek not glory for yourself.

Be humble and happy with what you have.

Every now and again, try, if not the impossible, then the highly improbable. Don't worry if it doesn't work out.

Offer everything up for the benefit of all mankind.

If Tebow does this, then I imagine he will continue to confound the pundits.

I don't intend to discredit skill though.

Through skilful means all things are accomplished.




ps I still know nothing about American Football, nor do I care to. However, I did tell my aunt to put some money on Liverpool to win the premiership. I know, I must be mad. Though I bet spurs won't win it either, eh vk? Ha ha.

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[chump]

I wasn't there, but was told about a local preacher delivering his sermon last Sunday before the game; and he told about when Tom Brady - sometime far into the future - is greeted at the pearly gates.

"Tom Brady!", St. Peter says, "Yes, yes, yes... you have lived a very good life. You will have a fine home while you're here in Heaven."

Tom Brady sees his new house; and it is really, really nice!! Overlooking the ocean and lush gardens all around, Brady was beaming as he toured the inside; which was gorgeous - cool furnishings and every accoutrement that even he could think of... as nice as anything that you might see on Househunters!

Brady stepped outside to check his view again, and next door was a most impressive architectural montrosity, 10 times bigger than his house, and painted entirely orange and blue. Brady couldn't help but notice the Denver Bronco penants flapping in the breeze along the roofline, the "Bronco Party Bus" parked in the driveway, and the Tim Tebow jersey hanging on the front door!

"Geez!" , he says, "I'm not complaining... my house is great... but how come his house is so much bigger?

St. Peter looks at him with a grin and says, "That's where God lives!"

[Allegro]

[82_28]

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82_28: I admire your growing zeal for Jesus' Football ambassador.
But to say young Tebow outplayed Brady -- even if only in some facets of the game -- is a bit of a stretch [and I am the farthest thing from a Brady fan].

Brady has been winning games with the league's worst-ranked Defense.

I ask you this: how many wins would Christ's servant have if equipped with a similar defense?

Of course, he's quite young; he may yet grow to be the Saviour that many believe him to be..

[or not]

I didn't say he "outplayed" Brady. He made plays that Brady could never have made when the opportunity arose (which they are mostly ignoring) -- which makes Tebow so interesting and why the interest by the media has been so ridiculous, off-putting and obnoxious. I look at the kid as a pro QB only -- not some Football Ambassador for Jesus . If he gets his shit right, concerning the "job" he has and what gives him strength, this means he's doing his job right -- whatever it takes. As a Broncos fan, he's entertaining me (sad, I do realize), but he is entertaining me and I am pulling for him. It's as deeply ingrained as my fundamentalist Christian faith I was raised with -- me being a Broncos fan. But one to this day still exists and that is being a fucking stupid ass Broncos homer.

Brady has been winning games with the league's worst-ranked Defense.

I ask you this: how many wins would Christ's servant have if equipped with a similar defense?

Tebow has been winning games with essentially the worst ranked passer -- himself being that passer. And dude, you wanna bring the Satan of the NFL into this, Belichick, who's assembled his own team? The most cheating-assed coach in modern football history -- one who spawned the fool who destroyed the Broncos -- yet ironically drafted Tim Tebow? I just wanna get down to watching this kid play and being on his side. If he stays healthy for the next 5 years and does improve in other areas, from what I've seen, he has the makings of being the best all round NFL athlete ever. Take that as you may.

His rightist Christian zeal and growing power do concern me.