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ESPN Poll: Tebow Is Favorite U.S. Athlete

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“God’s quarterback” is America’s favorite athlete.

A monthly ESPN Sports Poll calculated that Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow is now America’s favorite active pro athlete. Tebow ranked first on the list ahead of Kobe Bryant, Aaron Rodgers, Peyton Manning and Tom Brady in December’s top-five results. The poll results were gathered from 1,502 interviews from a nationally representative sample of Americans ages 12 and older.

“To put this in perspective, Tim Tebow rose to the top before the end of his second pro season. It took Tiger Woods three years, LeBron James eight years and Kobe Bryant 11 years,” Rich Luker, founder and director of the ESPN Sports Poll, said. “I think we may be at the front end of a new era in sports stars.”

The news of Tebow’s growing popularity is only the latest in a string of good press for the faithful Floridian now leading the Denver Broncos. After beating the odds in coming off the bench to start for the struggling team, he went on to lead the Broncos to an AFC West division title. Tebow had arguably the best game of his pro career last Sunday in an OT win over the favored Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of the NFL playoffs.

Rumors are also spreading that Tebow may be soon linked romantically to the recently divorced Pop Star Katy Perry.

“’[Katy's] mentioned on more than one occasion how much she likes Tim,’ a source tells OK! magazine.’Katy’s mom firmly believes the best cure for heartache is to quickly fall in love again… In her mind, Tebow is the perfect guy for her daughter. He’s handsome, charming, intelligent and above all, a good Christian.’
Katy’s parents have gone as far as inviting Tim to speak at the church Katy used to sing at in Huntington Beach, Calif. Of course — when Katy will be there!”

It has been a good week for Tebow. Fans hope he will continue to ride high during his second round playoff game against the New England Patriots Saturday.

Comments (112)

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  • John 3:16
    Posted on January 11, 2012 at 4:50pm

    God Bless Tebow!!!

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  • Therightsofbilly
    Posted on January 11, 2012 at 4:44pm

    Never was a Denver fan, but I will be rooting for them.

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  • Eliasim
    Posted on January 11, 2012 at 4:31pm

    Does anyone wonder why people used to be crucified on a cross “A cross?” Why, when there were other ways to dispose of people? Almost as if it’s because they crossed the system, perhaps it was a way of thinking? To cross a system? As in “Short circuit” the system. And so they were crucified where to adjoining trees were connected together. People were crucified when they crossed the status-quo. Isn‘t it kind of odd that there isn’t any crosses remaining that people were crucified on? Kind of just as odd that a giant Ark (supposedly a ship cannot be found anywhere)…..hmmm?

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    • Eliasim
      Posted on January 11, 2012 at 4:41pm

      And they will say “Well the pieces were most likely used for building other things.” Oh, so, one man can get wood to build an entire ship, and yet wood was in short supply? Well, what about the twig the dove brought back? There must have been wood? Maybe the cross is a reminder of the way Jesus crosses our lives? Yes I think that’s what it is.

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    • Eliasim
      Posted on January 11, 2012 at 4:42pm

      And if that’s what the cross stands for, then what does the Nazi symbol stand for? Well it‘s not a good thing I’ll say that.

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    • Eliasim
      Posted on January 11, 2012 at 4:46pm

      Sorry, I meant an “Olive leaf, plucked off”, but it did come off a twig.

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    • Regdunlop
      Posted on January 11, 2012 at 4:55pm

      I believe the crucifixion was invented by the Romans as a slow and painful means of death. They didn’t attach any religious meaning to it, it was just an uncomfortable slow and painful way to kill someone. That’s it, no more than that.
      Now go take your happy pills and make all the Lou voices in your head go away for a bit.

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    • Eliasim
      Posted on January 11, 2012 at 4:57pm

      I’ll tell you what the Nazi symbol stands for. It is reminiscent of the crucifix – correct? Yet it is a combination of four bent lines. It is a symbol of the way “They” slam on their brakes (so to speak), and they go in hot pursuit to prevent the system from getting short circuited to their own benefit, but not yours no matter who they have to dispose of.

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    • Eliasim
      Posted on January 11, 2012 at 5:03pm

      Regdunlop,
      Oh, so let me get this straight then. They were high up on a crucifix back then, and it was customary to break the persons legs to make sure they were indeed dead. And yet somehow, you think they reached up high in the air to the person to break the legs? “Belief” is a combination of logic and faith, and not blind faith, but a reasonable faith that doesn’t belong to the dumb.

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    • Regdunlop
      Posted on January 11, 2012 at 5:10pm

      “loud” voices, not Lou voices. Although maybe they are named Lou. Who knows.

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    • calvet53
      Posted on January 11, 2012 at 5:23pm

      Why do you even care? It’s because you feel threatened by Christians. Too bad for you.

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    • Regdunlop
      Posted on January 11, 2012 at 5:30pm

      I’m sorry Eli, I didn‘t realize I was speaking to a ’special’ person. You are absolutely correct and I am wrong. Your theories are the truth and you are the only one who can see it. Now hurry up, I think group therapy is starting soon.

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    • Eliasim
      Posted on January 11, 2012 at 5:35pm

      calvet53,
      of course people like him are threatened by Christians, especially true Christians because true Christians don’t really want anything and they are content, and when someone doesn‘t ’Want” then they are much harder to control. Therefore mongers strive to keep people wanting.

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    • Eliasim
      Posted on January 11, 2012 at 5:40pm

      calvet53,
      And that is truly why in this day and age it is hard to be friendly with people without them thinking you are up to something, because people think everyone wants something. Everyone thinks everyone else has an angle, and if they can’t figure out the angle then they are uncomfortable around the person. I think Regdunlop is the one who hears the voices telling him the things he wants, and who to use and abuse to get them.

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    • Eliasim
      Posted on January 11, 2012 at 5:46pm

      It‘s an interesting thing to shatter people’s walls, and to shatter their cloak, and they become outraged as they seek to hide their nakedness. You are entering the time when your nakedness will be exposed for all to see.

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    • Tower7_TRUTH
      Posted on January 11, 2012 at 5:55pm

      In September 2009, Fallujah General Hospital, Iraq, had 170 new born babies, 24% of whom were dead within the first seven days, a staggering 75% of the dead babies were classified as deformed.
      This can be compared with data from the month of August in 2002 where there were 530 new born babies of whom six were dead within the first seven days and only one birth defect was reported.
      Doctors in Fallujah have specifically pointed out that not only are they witnessing unprecedented numbers of birth defects but what is more alarming is: “a significant number of babies that do survive begin to develop severe disabilities at a later stage.”

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    • SerikFox
      Posted on January 11, 2012 at 8:24pm

      Ok, first off, you have no clue what you’re talking about. Second, a cross was used because it was extremely painful, as well as humiliating. The purpose was to make people suffer before they died. It stretched people out, which left them out for “public display”; aka, the humiliation part. Crucifixion also dates back a considerable ways – even earlier than Rome. Also there is actual archeological evidence of crucifixion. Third, do you know how long ago the ark would have been? Wood does rot you know; it is biodegradable. Fourth, they didn’t “reach up high” to break people’s legs – they typically used metal maces/clubs. Fifth, you aren’t even close to the reason why a cross is an important symbol. Go look it up. Sixth, the swastika, which you were for some reason trying to connect with the cross, dates back to ancient India. I could keep going on with all of the incorrect information you provided, but I think you see my point.

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  • ares338
    Posted on January 11, 2012 at 4:30pm

    You mean he beat out the hip hopping, rapping, hoe beating, cocaine snorting bruthas?

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  • warr9553
    Posted on January 11, 2012 at 4:28pm

    katy i thought she kissed a girl and she liked it.i like tebow because people give him a hard time about god.i dont believe in god but u have the right to believe what u want.what ever gets u throught this life and u should no b made fun of for it.go tebow and to hell with all those libs

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  • VoteRightDammit
    Posted on January 11, 2012 at 4:24pm

    Cue the H8ters who so despise themselves they need an external target for their h8tred.

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  • BurntHills
    Posted on January 11, 2012 at 4:21pm

    hahaha, whatever happened to that rabid animal last week who was insulting and calling Tebow names ? now what was that obamamoron’s name… sluggs? hahahaha!

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  • BigHorn Remedy
    Posted on January 11, 2012 at 4:18pm

    I have a couple of Liberal friends that are Broncos fans. I gave them a Tim Tebow doll and told them that if you look at the doll just right, the Tebow doll will shout “Jesus!” In a few days, my friends called to say that the Tebow doll never stops shouting “Jesus!“ They had the Tebow doll locked in a utility closet down in their basement and they can still hear the Tebow doll shouting ”Jesus!”.

    Go Broncos!

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  • ROMANS 10-9
    Posted on January 11, 2012 at 4:15pm

    Stay focused on Jesus Timmy.

    We love what the Lord
    is doing in the lives of so many
    through you!

    You are a true inspiration
    for us all.

    God Bless you!

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    • Eliasim
      Posted on January 11, 2012 at 4:20pm

      That‘s the problem isn’t it? That you need him for inspiration? Instead of drawing it from high in your mind and heart.

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    • Eliasim
      Posted on January 11, 2012 at 4:21pm

      You need something you can see and touch. Then what happens when that thing is destroyed? Then you become an emotional and physical waste.

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    • Regdunlop
      Posted on January 11, 2012 at 4:58pm

      You can’t see or touch faith Eliasim. It can only be destroyed if you let it. It sounds like you don’t have any, I truly feel sorry for you.

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    • Tower7_TRUTH
      Posted on January 11, 2012 at 5:52pm

      I think it’s great and I pray he is Praising the real Jesus and not Lucifer the God
      of the 33′s.

      The Jesus that said Love your Neighbors,
      not the NeoCon Jesus that would bomb Iran
      leaving Depleted Uranium scattered across the region killing children for a hundred years.
      http://www.thewe.cc/weplanet/news/depleted_uranium_iraq_afghanistan_balkans.html

      Does this look like the work of Jesus ?

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  • BurntHills
    Posted on January 11, 2012 at 4:14pm

    let’s hope it is just more democrat hype designed to smear Tebow, surely he knows better to run around with that little Hollyweird degenerate.

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  • Eliasim
    Posted on January 11, 2012 at 4:13pm

    “America isn’t a nation of Christians.” Does that outrage you? Here is a focal point, I present you with via the Media – Tim Tebow. Look, look, dwell on him, yes, yes. And then, he will be attacked with violations, and the meaning of him will be bent and distorted. Gosh you people make such wonderful tools.

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    • Eliasim
      Posted on January 11, 2012 at 4:15pm

      I do more thinking in one strand of my hair in a day, than most of you people do with your entire head all year long.

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    • chips1
      Posted on January 11, 2012 at 4:56pm

      Your obsession with God is remarkable. Your almost human.

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    • studentofeib
      Posted on January 11, 2012 at 5:30pm

      Glittering jewel of collossal ignorance!!

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    • TRONINTHEMORNING
      Posted on January 11, 2012 at 6:59pm

      I think ELIASIM is just trying to get attention. He/she got mine. Very entertaining.

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  • ShyMan
    Posted on January 11, 2012 at 4:09pm

    Don’t do it Timmy. Beware of her.

    She’s a pervert.

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  • ModerationIsBest
    Posted on January 11, 2012 at 4:05pm

    But wait, I thought this was becoming a less Godly society that only supported rapists and dog murderers?

    I like Tim Tebow as a person and wish him success but this doesn’t surprise me at all seeming as how many people identify themselves as Christians.

    The blaze is the epitome of Tim Tebow fanboys.

    When they went on their big win streak, all you heard about was what Tebow was doing on the field and he “just wins.”

    During their 3 game streak in which he played terrible, all you saw on the blaze were skits about SNL, Bill Maher and other people “attacking” Tebow.

    Then he has a good game on Sunday and wins in a dramatic fashion and the Blaze can’t rush fast enough to post another article about his on the field performance.

    Tebow had a good game on Sunday, and I’ve always left my analysis of him on the field. When he plays well, I say it and when he doesn’t play well I say it. I don’t care that he prays on the sideline, or after a touchdown or whatever. He‘s a great guy and a great role model but I don’t think he should be shielded from legitimate football criticism because he’s a Christian.

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    • VoteRightDammit
      Posted on January 11, 2012 at 4:34pm

      I think by now everyone here is well aware of your h8tred for all things God. Therefore, it is no surprise to find you commenting here.

      However, I applaud you at least made an attempt to not be overtly h8teful in your comment. no sarc. intended.

      Your point, however – that people were offended by criticism of Tebow’s athletic performance – is simply incorrect. Most non-football-professionals accept they are not equipped to critique a players prowess – especially one playing the most complex of positions. One might argue even “pundits” are not so equipped (including paid scouts), since – at least in Tebow’s situation – they were, pretty much, wrong.

      What you appear to have missed is that people were offended by the ANTI-CHRISTIAN h8tred (you know, the Bill Maher kind). THIS is what was primarily leveled at Tebow – especially during the win streak. Seems it especially gals your fellow travelers when a Christian is not apologetic about his/her faith, and ESPECIALLY if that Christian is successful and a sort of role model. Insecurity, I suppose. It was not objective critique but snarky, h8teful slander. you know – whatever the Christian equivalent of antisemitism is.

      Cheers!

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    • calvet53
      Posted on January 11, 2012 at 5:33pm

      I believe the Tebow haters came out in force when he played the anti abortion message during last years Superbowl. Killing babies is their Holy Grail for gosh sakes!!!!!

      But really, Tebow was a great college quarterback, and, with good instruction, he’ll be a great pro quarterback. I know his teamates always rally behind him. They did in college and they are doing it in the pros. That’s because he plays hard, he’ll take one on the chin and give you one on the chin too. With that said, I hope they beat the Pats this weekend but, Brady and the Pats are very hard to beat. I don’t think the Broncos are a Superbowl team yet, but by next year, they will be a real contender.

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  • Eliasim
    Posted on January 11, 2012 at 3:59pm

    Tim Tebow’ skills are attributed to himself and his beliefs, but his popularity and fame is attributed and brought to him by the Media.

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    • ares338
      Posted on January 11, 2012 at 4:33pm

      Your point is? Oh wait, you never have a point. Just inane ramblings meant to look mysterious and project some sort of inner knowledge. Hahahahaha….your frog isn’t green. (that mysterious enough for you?)

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  • 4-The-Truth
    Posted on January 11, 2012 at 3:58pm

    He is not only my favorite athlete, but but my favorite spiritual leader. There are not too many single women on this planet that would turn down an opportunity to be with Tim Tebow, including Lady Gaga. I have complete confidence he will choose a mate as carefully as he chooses his words. We can all learn a lot from Tim Tebow. Support what he is doing and contribute $1.00 a point for every point his team scores. http://timtebowfoundation.org/ I am so great full the Pro Choice group didn’t get their knife on Tim.

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  • Eliasim
    Posted on January 11, 2012 at 3:56pm

    I wonder if Tim Tebow knows he’s getting used by the sneaky snake?

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  • jay1975
    Posted on January 11, 2012 at 3:55pm

    While not being religious in any way, it makes me pretty happy that a man who is living a good life and helping others is selected as the most popular athlete rather than someone with an arrest record. Go Tebow!

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  • gmoneytx
    Posted on January 11, 2012 at 3:55pm

    Sure he’s a favorite, we are sick and tired of all the fake BS from the media and so called sports stars. America needs to have something to believe in again.

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  • cessna152
    Posted on January 11, 2012 at 3:54pm

    I’d like to see a Broncos-49ers super bowl. David Akers was treated like cr@p by the Eagles, but he left Philadelphia with CLASS! That would be awesome…doubtful, but awesome!

    Go Tebow!
    Go David!

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  • Locked
    Posted on January 11, 2012 at 3:47pm

    “Rumors are also spreading that Tebow may be soon linked romantically to the recently divorced Pop Star Katy Perry.”

    Heh. Yeah, just what Tebow needs, the affections of the girl who “kissed a girl” and liked it, and who just got divorced not 2 weeks ago.

    Tebow seems like a great guy, and he was an excellent college QB. He’s got potential to become even better in the NFL, but it’ll take luck to not get injured as he relies heavily on his rushing prowess. I have almost no doubt that Tom Brady and the Patriots will crush the Broncos, however (again, I might add).

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  • xobyxobey
    Posted on January 11, 2012 at 3:46pm

    dowut

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  • hammer71
    Posted on January 11, 2012 at 3:45pm

    Tim, please don’t date that nitwit. Go find a nice pretty, Christian nurse or teacher and stay away from the moonbat celebs…

    And all the ******** at ESPN must be loving this. Go Tebow go!

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  • geomann
    Posted on January 11, 2012 at 3:45pm

    I’m hoping for a Packers-Broncos superbowl: my favorite team vs. my favorite athlete.

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    • Heather Mae 74
      Posted on January 13, 2012 at 12:28pm

      As a Steeler fan I was afraid of being torn about the game Sunday since I have been a Tebow fan since his college days but I enjoyed the game a lot. (My husband however is still pouting)

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  • TXPilot
    Posted on January 11, 2012 at 3:44pm

    I’d like Tebow more, if he would consider a trade to the Cowboys….*hint hint*

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  • Ironeagle
    Posted on January 11, 2012 at 3:42pm

    We’ll, I guess that puts one into the eye of the God mockers.

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    • ShyLow
      Posted on January 11, 2012 at 3:53pm

      The time on the clock when the winning touch-dow was made is very significant to tying Tebow to Jesus…The time was 14:49..Read psalms 144:9…there will be 144,000 who will know the new song…144 is a reoccuring theme in the bible…God created the world in six days, 6×24=144

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    • maccow
      Posted on January 11, 2012 at 4:21pm

      @shylow
      The Psalm 144:9 verse is nice and could fit with Tebow I guess;
      “I will sing a new song to You, O God; On a harp of ten strings I will sing praises to You,”
      Maybe change Harp of ten strings to field of ten yard markers.
      The rest of the Jehovah Witness / Watch Tower allusion you can keep.
      How many more Tebow stories are you going to copy and paste this exact same posting into? All of them I suspect.
      May Adoni Elohiym bless you.

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