MtnTeaching Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Go you hunk o' homeschooled burning Bronco!!!! WHAT A RIDE!!!! Ok, deep breath. I'm ok now... I just don't know how many more of these 4th quarters and overtimes I can take. :svengo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acurtis75 Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I have no idea how I didn't know he was homeschooled. I had to google it:lol:. I was already a big fan so that just puts it over the edge for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acurtis75 Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I have no idea how I didn't know he was homeschooled. I had to google it:lol:. I was already a big fan so that just puts it over the edge for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsTheDay Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Isn't that the truth?! I'm such a nerd that I'm a fan of his mom. I've been an avid Bronco hater for years and years (we're talking back to Elway). We are not a football family, and I actually checked the internet a few times during the game to see the score. I've NEVER done that with any team. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnTeaching Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 I think I am getting more and more grey hairs every week watching these games! I am exhausted after the games. It is crazy and fun and magical! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisbeth Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 This girl will even root him on even though we don' t ever watch sports as a fam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I go around telling everyone " he was home schooled you know.". I do the same about Miss America. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alison in KY Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 :hurray: I had to leave for church and missed it. I could not believe what I'd missed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2scouts Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I'm not a Bronco's fan, but...GO TEBOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disney Dreaming Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I'm not a Bronco's fan, but...GO TEBOW! I wasn't a Tebow fan but now...GO TEBOW! and this coming from a Georgia Bulldog fan!(for those that don't understand, he played for one of UGA's biggest rivals-the Florida Gators). We haven't missed a Bronco game since he was named the starter. I just read this morning that he was homeschooled, somehow I had never heard that(amazing since they can find something bad to say week in and week out about him). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsTheDay Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I just read this morning that he was homeschooled, somehow I had never heard that(amazing since they can find something bad to say week in and week out about him). WHICH just goes to show that, to the media, having a strong Christian faith makes you a far larger target than shunning the public school system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 WHICH just goes to show that, to the media, having a strong Christian faith makes you a far larger target than shunning the public school system. :confused::confused: I don't get this....can you explain please? (genuine question) astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnsinkableKristen Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 :confused::confused:I don't get this....can you explain please? (genuine question) astrid He rarely gets teased in the media for being homeschooled, but he often gets teased for his very public displays of faith. ETA: Although, to be fair, it's pretty difficult to publicly display your "homeschooled-ness" in the NFL. What would you do - write "WTM" under your eyes? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly1730 Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I've been a huge fan of his since the college days, what a great testimony he had and yes, I'm a fan of his mom too!:) Just so thrilled that a sold-out Christian young man is doing so well in the NFL. Now, for a change, we have a great role model for our boys instead of the thugs they put through the system just so they can make $$ for the associations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Oh. Thanks for the clarification. And yes--- not sure how it would be possible to show that he's a flamin' homeschooler unless maybe he wore a denim jumper to press conferences? Wait. That might set up a whole 'nother target..... :D astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsTheDay Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 :confused::confused:I don't get this....can you explain please? (genuine question) astrid I was responding to this: I just read this morning that he was homeschooled, somehow I had never heard that(amazing since they can find something bad to say week in and week out about him). Tebow has attracted the media not because he's a spectacular player but because of his faith. You can find this by googling. Players comment specifically about his faith, giving him (unasked for) advice, the media headlines blare it. The large majority of the time, there are sarcastic or otherwise derogatory comments (which is why Angel said "something bad"). We hear often enough when "bad" "homeschoolers" make the news. I quoted both there, because it seems that often the "homeschoolers" the media are attacking (crazy kids, dead kids, etc.) are not legally hsed kids, but they are just not in the public school system. Just my personal observations and belief. Media reports make fun of his too-public showing of faith, that he should tone it down, display it privately, etc. But it seems clear that Tebow's not doing it for the benefit of public display. He's doing it to honor God, the one audience that he really cares about. I hope to raise such kids--not necessarily that they would make public displays, but that they honor God first and not be ashamed to make such a display. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2scouts Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Oh. Thanks for the clarification. And yes--- not sure how it would be possible to show that he's a flamin' homeschooler unless maybe he wore a denim jumper to press conferences? Wait. That might set up a whole 'nother target..... :D astrid :lol: There's a visual that made me laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 :confused::confused:I don't get this....can you explain please? (genuine question) astrid I think she's saying that the media is more critical of Christians than of homeschoolers. And I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I became a Florida fan while Tebow was playing there, not because he's a good player, but because he was homeschooled and is a Christian AND he's a good player. Now I'm a Broncos fan, particularly since the Colts have been losing. ;) Most people around here are (rabid) UGA fans, and therefore despise the Florida Gators and even former Gators, including Tim Tebow. But I am not, NOT, NOT a UGA fan. Go Jackets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontier Mom Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 What a great role model for my guys!! My ds just finished his book and we all pull for him. Great family, great testimony! I heard an announcer this morning say on Fox News that Tebow has done for other people through his mission work and other benefits by his early twenties than most people will do in their entire life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 We used to go to the same church as Tebow...he comes from a wonderful family. Love that he's homeschooled and speaks out about his faith! We loved him as a Gator and now have a reason to like the Broncos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnTeaching Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 Most people around here are (rabid) UGA fans, and therefore despise the Florida Gators and even former Gators, including Tim Tebow. But I am not, NOT, NOT a UGA fan. Go Jackets! I am a UGA grad. Woof, Woof, GO DAWGS!. I can't believe I am pulling for a former Gator:001_huh:. BUT, I am a Bronco fan now and am enjoying this incredible time. Tebow is an underdog that stands for just about everything that is not politically or socially correct right now, i.e. public Christian faith, homeschooled, anti-abortion, family-centered kid. I like that he's gutsy and sincere and that even those who do not share his beliefs seem, for the most part, to at least admire his conviction. As far as a football player, he is an incredible leader. I have watched a lukewarm defense, offensive line, and special team members come together to make an actual TEAM that never gives up, who are not selfish players, and who have gotten much better since he became starting quarterback. Now, if we could just get Elway in Tebow's corner. The kid is trying hard and deserves a chance. His stats blow Elway's out of the water for his first starting games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdalley Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I like him because he's an underdog. He's not got the typical Qback skills. He's a scrambler, an innovator. I'm one of those people who never does like the front runner - the Tiger Woods, the Michael Jordans. Not that I don't respect the athletic abilities of both but I like the every man. I like the athlete that isn't the most physically gifted or talented but works his tail off and makes it work. But I like Tebow even more for being unashamed of his faith. He has a strong character. They can't leave him alone because he's not a thug. (Not saying that all other football players are but a lot of them are these days) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhomemaker25 Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I heard his mom speak at a couple of homeschool conferences and she was very inspirational! I'm a huge fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I am a UGA grad. Woof, Woof, GO DAWGS!. I can't believe I am pulling for a former Gator:001_huh:. BUT, I am a Bronco fan now and am enjoying this incredible time. Interestingly, I attended UGA as a freshman. I hated it and couldn't transfer fast enough. But like you, and I have become a Broncos fan. Tebow is an underdog that stands for just about everything that is not politically or socially correct right now, i.e. public Christian faith, homeschooled, anti-abortion, family-centered kid. I like that he's gutsy and sincere and that even those who do not share his beliefs seem, for the most part, to at least admire his conviction. Yes, exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mycalling Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 My ds10 is getting his first poster for Christmas, Tim Tebow. I really like him as a roll model, even though we are not Christians. I like that he stands up for what he believes in in the face of controversy and worked hard toward his goals in football, which is difficult for homeschoolers as my ds is already worrying about. He's also gotten to where he is and is doing well without sacrificing his morals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2abcd Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 He seems like a really neat young man. I'm rooting for him! And so happy for him that he has done so well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmarango Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 We miss him here at UF...Jacksonville really missed out when they chose not to draft him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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