Tim Tebow

[Benjamin Grimm]

If I had been watching the Super Bowl that year, and had seen that commercial, I wouldn't have known what kind of message they were trying to deliver. Log on to a website to learn more about the Tebow family? My response would have been, "Who gives a rat's ass?"

[Fman99]

d'Kong76 wrote: It would be interesting if you could get 1000 jersey buyers and ask them, "why did you buy a Tebow Mets' jersey?" Since we can't do that, feel free to give fake answers that might have been.

It's what Jesus would wear if he were going to Citi Field.

[G-Fafif]

From when Tebowing was so the rage in Denver that it caught on nearby South Park, Colo.

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[bmfc1]

Just in time for Xmas (but likely not for Hanukkah).

[Guest d'Kong76]

I suppose "Shaken, not stirred" is probably copyrighted or something.

[bmfc1]

The bonus chapter for the paperback will be about his month as a New York Met before he realized that his $100,000 check cleared and he got as much publicity for the book as he could.

Edited September 20, 2016 by Guest

[Guest Mets Willets Point]

Edgy MD wrote: It's just a player. I know we're supposed to have polarized positions on the guy, but it's just a player.

I think I would agree with this if I hadn't gotten an email from the Mets proclaiming "WE SIGNED TIM TEBOW!!!" Why am I supposed to be more excited about this 29-year-old who failed multiple times at getting a position in his best sport and hasn't played organized baseball since he was in high school, as compared to anyone else signed to a minor league deal to fill a roster spot with same qualifications? It doesn't even have the publicity stunt appeal of Michael Jordan or Garth Brooks where you can say "Hey, this guy is really talented in his field, let's see how he does at baseball." The only thing that makes Tebow famous is that he's become an icon to the type of Christian right people who believe that Christianity is being persecuted in the United States. I don't have anything against Tebow as an individual, but it strikes me as odd that the Mets want to tap into that rigmarole.

[Edgy MD]

I didn't get that e-mail.

Three exclamation points? That's not very tasteful.

[seawolf17]

Mets Willets Point wrote: It's just a player. I know we're supposed to have polarized positions on the guy, but it's just a player. I think I would agree with this if I hadn't gotten an email from the Mets proclaiming "WE SIGNED TIM TEBOW!!!" Why am I supposed to be more excited about this 29-year-old who failed multiple times at getting a position in his best sport and hasn't played organized baseball since he was in high school, as compared to anyone else signed to a minor league deal to fill a roster spot with same qualifications? It doesn't even have the publicity stunt appeal of Michael Jordan or Garth Brooks where you can say "Hey, this guy is really talented in his field, let's see how he does at baseball." The only thing that makes Tebow famous is that he's become an icon to the type of Christian right people who believe that Christianity is being persecuted in the United States. I don't have anything against Tebow as an individual, but it strikes me as odd that the Mets want to tap into that rigmarole.

For one reason, and one reason only.

https://twitter.com/CStewartWPTV/status/777862963977973760/photo/1

[Edgy MD]

They must've moved something like 100 Gs in merchandise already.

[Frayed Knot]

Mets Willets Point wrote: The only thing that makes Tebow famous is that he's become an icon to the type of Christian right people who believe that Christianity is being persecuted in the United States.

I'm not buying that.
MOST of the discussion surrounding Tebow was born of his stellar career as a college QB (Heisman, two-time national champion, numerous awards, etc) contrasted to his checkered one as a pro (1st round draft pick, division title, playoff win, but ultimately couldn't hold the job) and it's not like risk-averse ESPN is given to having religious discussion on their air. So even if the majority of the talk about him was overwrought and over-hyped, it was mainly about his football bonafides or lack thereof. His story and fame and coverage was really no different than what happened with Johnny Manziel* a year or three later where religion wasn't even an issue.

Now that doesn't mean there weren't some fans who lined up with him for his religious status and backstory (born in Philippines to missionary parents) and who cited that as why he wasn't given enough of a chance in the NFL, but so were there others who specifically railed against his image and thought that the reason he was cut too much slack.




* Manziel, btw, was once drafted in the 12th round by the Padres. Go get him NOW Sandy!!!! ... he ain't doing anything at the moment

[Guest d'Kong76]

seawolf17 wrote: https://twitter.com/CStewartWPTV/status/777862963977973760/photo/1

That's a pretty god damn funny picture. Lmfao...

[Guest Mets Guy in Michigan]

I'm always surprised that people belittle him because of his faith.

[TransMonk]

Is it specifically because of his faith or the way that he wears his faith on his sleeve?

I honestly don't know one way or the other (my Tebow knowledge is pretty low), but there are lots of sports figures who have faith.

[Guest d'Kong76]

I know very little (and care even less) about his 'faith.' I poke fun at him
because of the side-show he creates wherever he goes. The Mets brought
him in to create a buzz but they deny it. It comes out that his agent is also
the same agent as some big name stars. Oh, he has a book coming out!!
That picture that sea17 shared says it all. Busted!

Bullshit, on the Mets; the ball will be placed at the spot of the foul. 1st down!

[Guest Mets Guy in Michigan]

I think the sideshow is generated, in part, by people poking fun at his devout faith.

My sister lives not too far from PSL and some people from her church went over there today to watch him. He spent a lot of time meeting fans, posing for photos and signing autographs.

I don't think a team signs a player just for merchandise sales, but I think merchandise sales are an extension of overall interest in a player, which, if positive, can help the team.

I still see this as a no risk proposition.

[Guest d'Kong76]

Whatever, seems I can't say anything some days.
Go Tebow! Go Wilpons! Yay!

[Guest Mets Guy in Michigan]

d'Kong76 wrote: Whatever, seems I can't say anything some days. Go Tebow! Go Wilpons! Yay!

Now you're talking positive! Optimism is infectious!

[Benjamin Grimm]

Yeah! And so is botulism!

[Guest d'Kong76]

People need to chill. Poking fun at a parade float of Tebow jerseys is just
that, poking fun, and not about who went to church today to shake hands.

Jeez, sorry... I mean geez...

[Guest Mets Guy in Michigan]

d'Kong76 wrote: People need to chill. Poking fun at a parade float of Tebow jerseys is just that, poking fun, and not about who went to church today to shake hands. Jeez, sorry... I mean geez...

I wasn't talking about you, I meant the overall discussion about the guy.

[Edgy MD]

DIVISION! DISTRACTION! TEBOW!

[RealityChuck]

Maybe this could work out:

Tebow homers on first professional pitch.

I know, meaningless at this level. But clearly he's no joke.

[Lefty Specialist]

He was 0-5 after that. Cut the bum.

[MFS62]

d'Kong76 wrote: People need to chill. Poking fun at a parade float of Tebow jerseys is just that, poking fun, and not about who went to church today to shake hands. Jeez, sorry... I mean geez...

Agree.

Later

[Edgy MD]

Amazin' Avenue time travels and reviews Tim Tebow's career from the future.

The 51s are eliminated from the playoffs on September 10. On that day, Tim Tebow receives a call. It’s Sandy Alderson. Tim Tebow is being promoted to MLB as a September call-up. Tim Tebow was maybe the tenth-best player on the Las Vegas 51s. But in just two years as a professional baseball player, Tim Tebow has shot through the Mets’ farm system and made the major leagues. He isn’t even that good. The Mets, at this point, are sitting at 77-66, and are leading the NL East by 6 games over the 71-72 Phillies. They don’t need the distraction that Tebow provides. Why is this happening? But the Mets don’t care. Against all reason, the New York Mets have made Tim Tebow a Major League Baseball player. Tebow got the call while others more deserving in the organization didn’t. It’s obvious what has happened here. This video game knows what the Mets intentions really are here, and so it reacted accordingly. This game has pushed and promoted Tim Tebow to the major leagues way too quickly just for the publicity. This is what I am left to assume, at least. There is no reason for Tebow to be in the big leagues. But let’s see what he has to offer at the MLB level. Or maybe we won’t. Despite the headlines and fanfare that the former Florida Gator brings, it becomes clear early on that Terry Collins will not play Tim Tebow once—even as a pinch-runner. He may be the 40th man on the roster, but it’s unusual for September call-ups to be called up and fail to see even one garbage time appearance. Days and weeks go by, and Tebow can’t see the field at all. The Mets clinch the division, and Terry Collins won’t even let him play in the game after the division clincher. Fans are getting restless, and Collins has to field questions about it every night. Why can’t he just put Tebow in once? Skip Bayless is probably losing his mind somewhere. All of a sudden, this is starting to closely resemble Tebow’s previous tenure with a New York team. When he was with the Jets, Tebow was basically forced onto Jets coach Rex Ryan by management. Ryan did not have any plans for Tebow in any capacity, so Tebow could not get on the field at all. Even though the Jets were starting the terrible Mark Sanchez at QB and the fans were clamoring for Tebow, Ryan refused to put Tebow in a game.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Yes, but how is his football announcing going? I WANT A MORE COMPLETE SIMULATION

[Ceetar]

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Yes, but how is his football announcing going? I WANT A MORE COMPLETE SIMULATION

it's odd how MLB The show doesn't include that.

[Edgy MD]

The same guy has used the game to simulate an entire league of Bartolo clones.

There an 18-inning marathon on opening day that included one walk the entire game. And that was it. It was the last walk for anybody on any of the 30 teams the entire season.

Cloning is bad, even when it's cloning the one guy nobody can get enough of.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Ceetar wrote: LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Yes, but how is his football announcing going? I WANT A MORE COMPLETE SIMULATION it's odd how MLB The show doesn't include that.

Right? GIVE ME MORE TEBOW, LAMESTREAM VIDEO GAME