15 Facts About Tim Tebow
#15 NFL Start
After a horrendous 1-4 start of the 2011 season, Tebow was allowed to start. He brought the team around, winning 7 straight games. These victories were impressive as the Broncos came down from 4th quarter deficits.
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NFL Start
After a horrendous 1-4 start of the 2011 season, Tebow was allowed to start. He brought the team around, winning 7 straight games. These victories were impressive as the Broncos came down from 4th quarter deficits.
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Let's Talk Religion
Many critics are not happy with Tebow's openness about his religion and say that he should keep that to himself.
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Jets
in 2012 Tim Tebow left his Bronco's family to play for the New York Jets. We will have to see what this next season brings.
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Heisman
Tebow was the first sophomore to win this coveted award in 2007, passing for 32 touchdowns and running for 23 more.
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High School Football
Although he played in a football team during high school, his family continued to home school him.
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Goofball
Tim Tebow is known to be somewhat of a goofball in the locker room. Don't be fooled though, in the game he is all business!
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High School Stats
He finished his high school playing days with 9,810 passing yards, 62 rushing touchdowns and 95 passing touchdowns. Wowser!
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Alternate Reality
Doctors advised Tebow's mother to not go through with the birth, as there were life-threatening complications. She went through with it anyways and we got this talented super star.
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His Wheels
Tebow is known for not letting fame and fortune get to his head. Instead of opting for a fancy car, he likes driving a 1967 Ford pickup.
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Bronco's Losing Star
Thanks to Tebow, the Broncos sold more jerseys than any other franchise in the NFL. Who knows what will happen now that he is going to the Jets.
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Trends
If you haven't heard of "Tebowing," this is what it is. It is getting on one knee and praying. This action was made famous by the player who would do it after any big play.
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Saving Himself for Marriage
This is not a common practice anymore and it is refreshing to see a super star taking his religion seriously.
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Tebow Rule
In 2010 the NCAA banned any message written on the black under eye paint. Tebow was known to display biblical verses here and many say that is why it was banned.
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Born Overseas
This great American player was born in the Philippines while his parents were doing some missionary work.
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Compassionate
Tim Tebow spends a lot of time giving back to the community. He is known to often go to the children's hospital to brighten some young ones days.
