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im not surprised there’s back lash over this
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Everyone is mocking him, and with good reason. But Tebow bashing has become so popular that people don’t see a problem when it drops to a knee and prays before them.
Detroit’s Stephen Tulloch did just that on Sunday after he sacked Tebow. He says he was making fun of “Tebowing,” the phenomenon that took over the Internet last week.
“Have a sense of humor,” Tulloch tweeted. “I wasn’t mocking GOD.”
I believe him. But this wasn’t your garden-variety NFL taunt.
Read more: Does some of the Tebow mocking cross the line? – NFL – Sporting News
I think he was mocking. but some may look at this as a slap in god’s face. wonder how far this will go?? end of the season??? will Tebow even be around that long???
I don’t really see a problem. If you make a spectacle of something during games, other players are going to mock it if/when they one-up you. It’s the same as dancing on the Dallas star, posing for a picture in front of the black hole, or emulating an opposing player’s TD dance. It’s not personal, just trash talk and good TV.
Chiefster;241367 wrote:Oh I don’t know, I’ve seen on several occasions members of both opposing teams gathering in the end zone after a game to have prayer.Before and after is fine, but I dont buy into kneeling during games, or pointing to god after a TD. God has more important things to be concerned with than football.
Canada;241366 wrote:Religion has no business in football.Canada, I like you. I was going to say that this sounds like something that someone who isn’t religious would say. For devout Christians, religion plays a part in everything they do.
But then you said this:
Canada;241368 wrote:Before and after is fine, but I dont buy into kneeling during games, or pointing to god after a TD. God has more important things to be concerned with than football.and I agree 100%.
Do these people actually believe God will change the outcome of a game or even a particular play just because they ask him to? Don’t they realize that there are good people on the other team praying just as hard for their side?
Trust me. If God wanted the Broncos to win, they wouldn’t be nearly this bad!
On the other hand, I have no problem with a player giving God a quick “thanks” when they score a touchdown, or pointing to the sky to “give God the glory.” I just wonder how many of them are doing it out of sincere gratitude to God, and how many of them are saying. “Look at me. See what a great humble Christian I am?” which is rather oxymoronic, isn’t it?
Canada;241368 wrote:Before and after is fine, but I dont buy into kneeling during games, or pointing to god after a TD. God has more important things to be concerned with than football.Absolutely agreed and I think it’s a vain thing to ask God for victory because the other team and thier fans are doing the same thing, but no one thinks twice about mid air chest bumps, high fives or nearly slapping each other silly after a big play. I guess what I’m saying is that based on an individuals life experience how they react to a big play says something about them personally. They’re making an individual statement as it were. Personally, I think that the crack down on making a cell phone call after a TD is kind of stupid; I mean really – who cares? If they’re that concerned about it then treat it like a fight and simply don’t show it.
Chiefster;241383 wrote:Absolutely agreed and I think it’s a vain thing to ask God for victory because the other team and thier fans are doing the same thing, but no one thinks twice about mid air chest bumps, high fives or nearly slapping each other silly after a big play. I guess what I’m saying is that based on an individuals life experience how they react to a big play says something about them personally. They’re making an individual statement as it were. Personally, I think that the crack down on making a cell phone call after a TD is kind of stupid; I mean really – who cares? If they’re that concerned about it then treat it like a fight and simply don’t show it.But that isnt the issue…no one would have a problem if someone mocked those celebration. The question isnt about Tebows religion, its about the mocking him for it on the field. Everyone has their right to do what they like (within the rules of course) but I dont think anyone should complain if they get teased about it on the football field. Perhaps on the following play Tebow coulda sidestepped a sack, tossed a TD and given the sign of the cross to that player….but I doubt it. Tebow sucks!!:bananen_smilies046:
Canada;241384 wrote:But that isnt the issue…no one would have a problem if someone mocked those celebration. The question isnt about Tebows religion, its about the mocking him for it on the field. Everyone has their right to do what they like (within the rules of course) but I dont think anyone should complain if they get teased about it on the football field. Perhaps on the following play Tebow coulda sidestepped a sack, tossed a TD and given the sign of the cross to that player….but I doubt it. Tebow sucks!!:bananen_smilies046:That’s a good point, and I doubt Tebow cares that they mock him because it does not directly affect his faith.
I still think the league goes overboard, at times, on the excessive celebration rule. I think that if it doesn’t delay the game or cause anyone hurt, damage or is in anyway lewd then let it go, or like I said before simply don’t air it. But that is another issue entirely. :bananen_smilies046:
N TX Dave;241415 wrote:He has the right to pray but to knell down on the field and pray is really taunting the other team/player in my mind so he is opening himself to being taunted back. If he wants to pray after a TD go to the sidelines do it but to do it on the field is something different.You could be right, although, I’ve seen other players pray or give thanks to God after a TD and no one has thought too much of it.
Anywho; just my two cents. :smile
Chiefster;241414 wrote:That’s a good point, and I doubt Tebow cares that they mock him because it does not directly affect his faith.I still think the league goes overboard, at times, on the excessive celebration rule. I think that if it doesn’t delay the game or cause anyone hurt, damage or is in anyway lewd then let it go, or like I said before simply don’t air it. But that is another issue entirely. :bananen_smilies046:
I hear ya there, but I think the players are their own worst enemies. The league did not have a problem with celebrations until recent players (ochostinko, TO and the dink that used the cell phone in the goal post etc…)started to take things too far. give them an inch and they take a foot. Its like little kids, they just keep pushing the limits until you say No!!
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