Am I the only one that was appalled at CBS's post-game interview with Tim Tebow? Since when has it become acceptable to treat college players like guests on the Jerry Springer show?
These kids already give so much emotion to the game without being compensated. It was tacky and downright unprofessional for CBS to interview Tebow after the game. He deserves better, and shouldn't have to put up with such sensationalism.
I'm as fed up as anyone with the all-Tebow love fests, but he showed the kind of class and grace that have made him so popular.
Since Tebow is the most compelling player not only in the game but his entire sport, I thought CBS had a legitimate journalistic angle. I also thought the questions were thoughtfully presented. And Tim could have chosen not to apppear.
In the end, what we got was a glimpse into why college football is so great: People, players, you, me, Tim Tebow care so darn much.
And to the Internet heroes making fun of Tebow's post-game crying.
Tebow always shows his emotions, these just happen to involve tears. MG
Tebow is a great football player. One of the best ever. But his constant self-righteous "look-how-holy-I-am" sanctimonious displays got old a long time ago. I'm sorry but wearing scripture on your face during a press conference just makes you look stupid.
I'm with Bigdawg. I have always sensed a "Look at how righteous I am" aura with Teebow. I have also always been leery of entertainers or athletes that are so quick to quote Scripture or thank God, when the vast majority of them are prone to 5-alarm language. Let your life's actions send that message instead of a multitude of words.
I didn't have a problem with him getting emotional; his fire and passion for the game are desparately needed in sports these days.
Favorite player: Johnny Musso . . . The Italian Stallion -- Sylvester Stallone is a plagiarist -- played more often in torn garb than the Incredible Hulk. (Musso was also a better blocker.)
Possibly disturbing fact: Trash-talked the infant son of Auburn friends after the kid projectile vomited in my living room the instant after an Alabama touchdown.
R. Trentham Roberts
Allegiance: The Magnolia State, from Iuka to Picayune. (MSU grad, technically.)
Favorite player: Sweetness.
Possibly disturbing fact: Have an original 45 of “The Ballad of Archie Who” on the wall at home, right by the “Drink Barq’s – It’s Good” sign.
Courtney St. Onge
Allegiance: Auburn
Favorite player: Bo
Possibly disturbing fact: Had picture taken with Terry Bowden at a meet-and-greet following his undefeated season. Just for fun, I mailed it to him later, autographed by my uncle and me. Who knew he would actually need the "Good luck in your endeavors!"?
Other fact: It was my infant son that Michael Gordon trash-talked. Just so you know.
Peter St. Onge
Allegiance: Auburn
Favorite player: Destiny Stahl. (What? On the field? Cadillac Williams.)
Possibly disturbing fact: Once thought it would be funny to teach my toddler to say "Roll Tide!" We practiced covertly. Then, one day, my wife the Auburn grad walked in. "Roll Tide!" my son said, perfectly. Turned out to be more funny in the conceptual stage.
Tommy Tomlinson
Allegiance: Georgia
Favorite player: The immortal Herschel Walker, who, by the way, is immortal
Possibly disturbing fact: Slept in car one Georgia-Florida weekend after last-minute decision to go to game. Sneaked into Jacksonville University dorms for showers. Thanks for lax security, Jax!
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Am I the only one that was appalled at CBS's post-game interview with Tim Tebow? Since when has it become acceptable to treat college players like guests on the Jerry Springer show?
These kids already give so much emotion to the game without being compensated. It was tacky and downright unprofessional for CBS to interview Tebow after the game. He deserves better, and shouldn't have to put up with such sensationalism.
I'm as fed up as anyone with the all-Tebow love fests, but he showed the kind of class and grace that have made him so popular.
On to Pasadena,
Roll Tide Roll!
Carey,
Thx for the post and for making your point.
Since Tebow is the most compelling player not only in the game but his entire sport, I thought CBS had a legitimate journalistic angle. I also thought the questions were thoughtfully presented. And Tim could have chosen not to apppear.
In the end, what we got was a glimpse into why college football is so great: People, players, you, me, Tim Tebow care so darn much.
And to the Internet heroes making fun of Tebow's post-game crying.
Tebow always shows his emotions, these just happen to involve tears.
MG
Tebow is a great football player. One of the best ever. But his constant self-righteous "look-how-holy-I-am" sanctimonious displays got old a long time ago. I'm sorry but wearing scripture on your face during a press conference just makes you look stupid.
I'm with Bigdawg. I have always sensed a "Look at how righteous I am" aura with Teebow. I have also always been leery of entertainers or athletes that are so quick to quote Scripture or thank God, when the vast majority of them are prone to 5-alarm language. Let your life's actions send that message instead of a multitude of words.
I didn't have a problem with him getting emotional; his fire and passion for the game are desparately needed in sports these days.
I think his life on and off the field meets your criteria, J. He is a good kid, just a little bigger than life for a lot of folks' tastes.
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