The Future: Tim Tebow = Mile-High Star!

So the NFL Draft was held on Thursday, and let's be honest, there were really no surprises with Bradford, Suh and McCoy going 1-2-3 respectively. The most talked about draft pick the day after seemed to be the Denver Broncos first choice, taking Florida's Tim Tebow in the very first round.

Tebow has come under much scrutiny and has been the subject of speculation and criticism as to when he would be drafted (predicted 3rd of 4th round at the earliest) and if he would be a success in the NFL. With Kyle Orton and newly added Brady Quinn added to the roster, Tebow is placed third on the depth chart. I do feel, however, that the battle for "second" is very much within Tebow's grasp. Still doubtful? Let's take a look at the statistics.

1) College Statistics. Taking a look at the three seasons they each played all 12 games at QB (Sophomore, Junior and Senior). For Quinn, that is seasons 2004-2006 and for Tebow 2007-2009. As one can see, Tebow outplays Quinn in almost every category including:

• Career Touchdowns (only category that counts all four years): Tebow 88 > Quinn 86
• Completion Percentage: Tebow 66.4% > Quinn 60.3%
• Yards per attempt: Tebow 9.28 yards > Quinn 7.79 yards
• Overall QB rating: Tebow 169.67 > Quinn 143.64 (as provided by ESPN)

2) Tebow knows how to win. Two BCS National Championships, one Heisman Trophy, Tebow is a champion. He commands the attention of the room and people listen when he opens his mouth. A born leader, a winning attitude and an unmatched work ethic are why Tebow will succeed in the NFL.

Now it's unfair for me to not give ANY credit to Brady Quinn. The man went to Notre Dame and has managed to survive his beginning years in the NFL, but the odds do not seem to be in his favour. In terms of work ethic, leadership and locker room presence, Tim Tebow will surely command the respect of his teammates.

Look, I also get the point that a QB needs a good offensive line and needs receivers to catch the ball, but if a QB cannot adapt to his players to some extent, that's like me saying I could win 22 games in a major league baseball season except I don't have the New York Yankees behind me to make plays and score runs for me. Tebow had nine fewer career interceptions and was sacked 20 fewer times than Quinn during their time in the NCAA.

If Quinn cannot lead the Browns to better than a 5-11 season, do you really think that moving him into a backup position on a team that went 8-8 last year is an answer to Broncos' fans prayers?

Get ready Denver, you've got a third string answer to your prayers.

Until next post

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Tigah Tigah Tiger Woods Ya'll

Okay, so Tiger Woods made his return to the golf world at the Masters this weekend in Augusta. Despite showing obvious signs of rust, he still managed a top 5 finish.

With his return, the question arises "Will Tiger Woods' be able to restore his image?" From what I saw this weekend with the support he received from fans, he is already well on his way.

Why do I sound so nonchalant? Its not because I condone his actions in any way, but, it's the life of an athlete and continually being in the public eye.

There's no denying this scandal provided a FIELD DAY for media outlets. In saying that, soon enough, there will be another story in the news involving a celebrity, Tiger will win a major in the near future, and all will be forgotten. Will his image be restored by those of us who were around when this happened? Probably not, BUT, for future generations, this scandal will mean nothing to them.

Look at the Kobe Bryant alleged rape case in Denver, the Michael Vick dog fighting, the Ray Lewis murder accusation. I know that each case has its own points, but my point is that with the way that the media jumps all over anything that potentially has a story, this story will fade out just as fast as the next one will come and go. And yes, Tiger Woods is a role model, but so is my dad. Granted my dad is not of the same public stature as Woods, BUT, Tiger's ONLY obligation as a golfer is to provide the fans with the feeling that they got their money's worth. If he wants to hurt his family, that's his decision.

And for those people who say "well he's a role model and if young children see that they get the wrong message". Sorry, but if Tiger Woods has that much of an impact on an 11 year old child, what does that say about the parents? In addition, at 11 or 12 years old, sex wasn't exactly the first thing on my mind. In fact, it wasn't even the second or third thing. I was more worried about running laps at baseball practice or passing my Kumon math tests rather than future thoughts of adultery with 15+ women.

I don't agree with Tiger Woods' life decisions in any way, and maybe I'm just a stubborn S.O.B., I just don't really care enough to hate Tiger Woods. He's not coming over for dinner any time soon and I haven't yet booked a tee time with him at Pebble Beach.

Everyone just needs to chill out and realize that soon enough, there will be another story for people to read about and complain about celebrities.

Until next post,

Live.It.Up.