ESPN's love affair with Tim Tebow is complete

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Dec 30, 2013 4:58 PM
ESPN has hired Tim Tebow as an analyst.

Not sure if this topic was more appropriate for pro or college. But he got plenty of media love in both so I put it here. Any chance we get a SoS reply?
Dec 30, 2013 4:58pm
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Dec 30, 2013 4:59 PM
Man, I was hoping he was going to be the back-up QB behind Manziel for the Browns when McDaniels comes to town. So much for that dream.
Dec 30, 2013 4:59pm
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Dec 30, 2013 5:01 PM
IggyPride00;1559325 wrote:Man, I was hoping he was going to be the back-up QB behind Manziel for the Browns when McDaniels comes to town. So much for that dream.
His ESPN contract has an out clause allowing him to pursue QB leads, so you can keep dreaming it, lol
Dec 30, 2013 5:01pm
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Dec 30, 2013 5:48 PM
IggyPride00;1559325 wrote:Man, I was hoping he was going to be the back-up QB behind Manziel for the Browns when McDaniels comes to town. So much for that dream.
Of course you would hope that. Anything to add to your troll QQing material.
Dec 30, 2013 5:48pm
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Dec 30, 2013 5:54 PM
I hope Tebow at least replaces Lou Holtz.
Dec 30, 2013 5:54pm
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Dec 30, 2013 6:18 PM
If they use him correctly (as an analyst rather than a spectacle), he should be very good in this role.
Dec 30, 2013 6:18pm
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Dec 30, 2013 6:54 PM
IggyPride00;1559325 wrote:Man, I was hoping he was going to be the back-up QB behind Manziel for the Browns when McDaniels comes to town. So much for that dream.
You were wrong again. Shocker there.
Dec 30, 2013 6:54pm
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Dec 30, 2013 6:58 PM
DeyDurkie5;1559355 wrote:You were wrong again. Shocker there.
When did "hoping" become an iron clad prediction?

I am trying to think of how to make the best of a bad situation. When you are going to be stricken with a bum like McDaniels if you don't try and laugh about it you will end up crying.
Dec 30, 2013 6:58pm
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Dec 30, 2013 6:58 PM
Mulva;1559347 wrote:If they use him correctly (as an analyst rather than a spectacle), he should be very good in this role.
I don't really like his Bob Dylan voice.
Dec 30, 2013 6:58pm
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Dec 30, 2013 7:00 PM
Called this months ago - too lazy to find the post - but once again I'm the smartest SOB on the OC.

oh yeah I still think Tebow secretly snorts heroin off hookers asses.
Dec 30, 2013 7:00pm
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Dec 30, 2013 8:22 PM
I don't want to hear a 20-something year old who's not good enough to play football talk about football.
Dec 30, 2013 8:22pm
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Dec 30, 2013 11:16 PM
friendfromlowry;1559407 wrote:I don't want to hear a 20-something year old who's not good enough to play football talk about football.
Pssh he was incredible in college. Lets not forget how unstoppable he was under Urban, I think he set the all time completion percentage record in SEC history
Dec 30, 2013 11:16pm
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Dec 30, 2013 11:27 PM
friendfromlowry;1559407 wrote:I don't want to hear a 20-something year old who's not good enough to play football talk about football.
What does age have to do with it? Another Boomer who thinks they are the only generation who is allowed to be good at anything?
Dec 30, 2013 11:27pm
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Dec 31, 2013 10:10 AM
friendfromlowry;1559407 wrote:I don't want to hear a 20-something year old who's not good enough to play football talk about football.
He won a Heisman Trophy and is one of the most decorated college football players in history. He is surely qualified to analyze college football. He also did as much as or more in the NFL than many of people ESPN employs currently (Palmer, Kannell, Pollack, Herbie, etc.)
Dec 31, 2013 10:10am
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Dec 31, 2013 10:15 AM
Will he be willing and able to speak truthfully when someone isn't getting the job done, or will he be an apologist? That would be my concern.
Dec 31, 2013 10:15am
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Dec 31, 2013 10:28 AM
I dont see a problem with them hiring him. Believe he iwll be on the SEC network more.

If he does a good job then heck why not?
Only thing I would say is something that QCB mentioned...he has to be able to be critical when it is warranted.

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Dec 31, 2013 10:28am
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Dec 31, 2013 10:56 AM
His "oh my gosh - gee willikers" fake ass persona will make people want to riot after the first broadcast.
Dec 31, 2013 10:56am
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Dec 31, 2013 11:04 AM
TBone14;1559634 wrote:He won a Heisman Trophy and is one of the most decorated college football players in history. He is surely qualified to analyze college football. He also did as much as or more in the NFL than many of people ESPN employs currently (Palmer, Kannell, Pollack, Herbie, etc.)
Eh I have no doubt that Tebow knows the game and especially the SEC but I just have always felt that he doesn't speak very well. Also as QCB said will he ever say anything bad about anyone?

As for him doing more then those other guys in the NFL... I'd say Kannell definitely did more than Tebow and Pollack most likely would have had a long NFL career if not for his injury. Palmer even lasted twice as long in the NFL than Tebow. Although Tebow did start one year and Palmer was a backup all 4 years he was in the league.
Dec 31, 2013 11:04am
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Dec 31, 2013 11:09 AM
Tiernan;1559668 wrote:His "oh my gosh - gee willikers" fake ass persona will make people want to riot after the first broadcast.
While your first comment may be on point, I dont see where his persona is fake ass.
He has been in the crosshairs of peope for quite a long time. If his outward persona was fake and not genuine it would have come out by now by assholes such as yourself.
Dec 31, 2013 11:09am
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Dec 31, 2013 11:21 AM
Iliketurtles;1559669 wrote:Eh I have no doubt that Tebow knows the game and especially the SEC but I just have always felt that he doesn't speak very well. Also as QCB said will he ever say anything bad about anyone?

As for him doing more then those other guys in the NFL... I'd say Kannell definitely did more than Tebow and Pollack most likely would have had a long NFL career if not for his injury. Palmer even lasted twice as long in the NFL than Tebow. Although Tebow did start one year and Palmer was a backup all 4 years he was in the league.
How he performs in the job is still unknown. All I am saying is he is qualified to get a chance. Maybe he will surprise you. I hope ESPN has the balls to fire him if he doesn't do a good job.
Dec 31, 2013 11:21am
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Dec 31, 2013 11:30 AM
TBone14;1559675 wrote:How he performs in the job is still unknown. All I am saying is he is qualified to get a chance. Maybe he will surprise you. I hope ESPN has the balls to fire him if he doesn't do a good job.

Maybe just I've never thought he has been very articulate when he talks. Also I don't like his voice either. But I agree ESPN does have so others who are terrible. Maybe he will work out and I have no problems with them giving him a chance I just don't think he will last.
Dec 31, 2013 11:30am
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Dec 31, 2013 11:35 AM
They also do alot of practice before they even hire guys anymore for positions like this. They go through mock interviews, analysis, etc.

What network a number of years ago had Joe Montana on? He was H O R R I B L E.

It isnt like Tebow is going to be the host of a show to my knowledge.
Dec 31, 2013 11:35am
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Dec 31, 2013 11:37 AM
Jesus himself wasn't as clean cut as this guy puts on. He's fake ass for sure. And I probably am an asshole, but at least I'm genuine about being one.
Dec 31, 2013 11:37am
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Dec 31, 2013 11:39 AM
Tiernan;1559686 wrote:Jesus himself wasn't as clean cut as this guy puts on. He's fake ass for sure. And I probably am an asshole, but at least I'm genuine about being one.
Well duh, Jesus didnt have the luxury of getting MACH5 razors.......

Just saying that after all of this no one has been able to come up with anything to prove different about TT>
Dec 31, 2013 11:39am