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Tim Tebow uses eye black to convey messages of victory off the field
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| December 28, 2009
| Ted Lewis
Posted on 12/30/2009 10:18:14 AM PST by NYer
As much as for his signature jump pass, Tim Tebow is known for inscribing Bible verses on the eye black he wears for games.
Tebow’s choice for last season’s BCS championship game against Oklahoma, John 3:16, drew a reported 93 million Google hits that day.
"I was just putting on my eye black and I realized that if I put a Bible verse on it, somebody might actually get something out of it," Tebow said Monday. "It’s just gained more and more momentum and steam, more and more people have recognized it, and now it’s just got a life of its own."
Tebow is undecided on what he will be wearing in the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Friday night, although he’s not lacking for advice from fans.
"I really lean toward something that’s going through my heart," he said. "If there’s something going through my heart that week, or whatever it is, I think people understand more and learn more from it."
Here are the verses Tebow has worn over the past two seasons:
2008
Regular season: Philippians 4:13 — "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
BCS championship game: John 3:16 — "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life."
2009
Sept. 5 vs. Charleston Southern: Proverbs 3: 5-6 — "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."
Sept. 12 vs. Troy: Mark 8:36 — "For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?"
(Excerpt) Read more at nola.com ...
TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; Philosophy
KEYWORDS: athletes; christians; scripture; tebow
Florida quarterback Tim Tebow was photographed Nov. 21, 2009, before the game against Florida International in Gainesville, Fla
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posted on
12/30/2009 10:18:15 AM PST
by
NYer
To: netmilsmom; thefrankbaum; markomalley; Tax-chick; GregB; saradippity; Berlin_Freeper; Litany; ...
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posted on
12/30/2009 10:18:59 AM PST
by
NYer
("One Who Prays Is Not Afraid; One Who Prays Is Never Alone" - Benedict XVI)
To: NYer
Loved watching our fellow homeschooler these past few years.
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posted on
12/30/2009 10:21:12 AM PST
by
javie
To: NYer
Here’s mud in your eye. ;-)
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posted on
12/30/2009 10:21:54 AM PST
by
NormsRevenge
(Semper Fi ... Godspeed .. Monthly Donor Onboard .. May yur bandwidth exceed your girth)
To: NYer
Hey Tim! How about...
CHUZ LYF
?
Need a verse, try: StMatt 19:14
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posted on
12/30/2009 10:22:06 AM PST
by
Cletus.D.Yokel
(FreepMail me if you want on the Bourbon ping list!)
To: NYer
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posted on
12/30/2009 10:22:27 AM PST
by
ChocChipCookie
(God: Don't think I'm not keepin' track. Brother.)
To: NYer
Conan 1:1
“To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women. “
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posted on
12/30/2009 10:25:27 AM PST
by
Rebelbase
To: NYer
TTIWWPics of Tebow's 'girlfriend."
Google it. You won't be sorry.
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posted on
12/30/2009 10:26:48 AM PST
by
thefactor
(yes, as a matter of fact, i DID only read the excerpt)
To: thefactor
If you love Jesus you’ll be sorry you did it.
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posted on
12/30/2009 10:29:58 AM PST
by
demshateGod
(The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God.)
To: NYer
Whatever happened to that John 3:16 guy?
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posted on
12/30/2009 10:32:32 AM PST
by
Frantzie
(TV - sending Americans towards islamic serfdom - Cancel TV service NOW)
To: demshateGod
I'm sorry, what? So maybe Tebow should be sorry he posed for pictures with a girl who everyone then wrongfully assumed was his girlfriend.
I guess Tebow hates Jesus.
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posted on
12/30/2009 10:33:02 AM PST
by
thefactor
(yes, as a matter of fact, i DID only read the excerpt)
Comment #12 Removed by Moderator
To: thefactor
Are you talking about her?
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posted on
12/30/2009 10:35:36 AM PST
by
NCC-1701
(ON 1-19-09 GAS WAS, ON AVERAGE IN MEMPHIS, $1.43 A GALLON.)
To: Frantzie
The guy with the rainbow hairdo who always seemed to have great seats at the best sporting events?
I recall reading about him some time ago. I think he got into a heap of legal trouble, can’t remember why.
To: NCC-1701
Can’t see certain pics at work. She is a lovely girl. Dark hair. Weating a brown shirt in the photo with Tebow perhaps?
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posted on
12/30/2009 10:39:22 AM PST
by
thefactor
(yes, as a matter of fact, i DID only read the excerpt)
To: NYer
Roll Tide!
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posted on
12/30/2009 10:40:27 AM PST
by
FReepaholic
(If ignorance ain't bliss I don't know what is.)
To: FReepaholic
I don’t care who you are, that’s just funny right there!
To: Rebelbase
THANK YOU that’s my favorite quote!!
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posted on
12/30/2009 11:06:50 AM PST
by
TheKidster
(you can only trust government to grow, consolidate power and infringe upon your liberties.)
To: FReepaholic
You Know You Attended The University Of Alabama If .....
- Your richest relative buys a new home and you have to help him take the wheels off.
- Your Mother doesn't remove the Marlboro from her lips before she tells the highway patrolman to "kiss her butt".
- The primary color of your car is "bondo".
- Directions to your house include the phrase, "turn off the paved road".
- Your Mother has been involved in a fist fight at a high school athletic event.
- Your family tree doesn't fork.
- Your Mother keeps a spit cup on her ironing board.
- You've ever been too drunk to fish.
- You have a rag for a gas cap.
- You had a toothpick in your mouth when your wedding picture was taken
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posted on
12/30/2009 11:59:33 AM PST
by
pburgh01
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