Tim Tebow has been under attack from all sides since cancelling his speaking engagement at the First Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas. On one side, those on the secular left have castigated him for not coming out strongly enough against Pastor Jeffress and his views. On the other side, some Christians have criticized him for caving in to pressure from the left. As I wrote Thursday morning, I am confident that Tebow is an orthodox believer in Jesus Christ and that no one should jump to the conclusion that he has jumped the evangelical ship. I am grateful to see that some of his closest friends are indeed confirming this…
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Why is Tebow’s cancellation significant?
In a series of tweets, Tim Tebow has announced that he has cancelled his upcoming appearance at the First Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas. In his own words: While I was looking forward to sharing a message of hope and Christ’s unconditional love with the faithful members of the historic First Baptist Church of Dallas in April, due to new information that has been brought to my attention, I have decided to cancel my upcoming appearance. I will continue to use the platform God has blessed me with to bring Faith, Hope and Love to all those needing a brighter day. Thank you for all of your love and support.…
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Report says Paterno innocent of covering-up child abuse
From ESPN.com: A report commissioned by Joe Paterno’s family claims the July 2012 Freeh report… is a “failure” and was loaded with errors, personal opinions, disputed allegations and bias.
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A 2-year old stars in trick shot video
(HT: 22 Words)
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Confession: I DVR’d the Superbowl to watch Downton Abbey
I have a confession to make. I DVR’d the Superbowl so that I could watch Downton Abbey. I’m not much in to following television drama’s, but I have drunk the Kool-aid when it comes to the Crawley family. I’m happy to read this morning that I’m not the only one. Ted Kluck is a former professional football player and a current sportswriter. He’s also a super-fan when it comes to professional football. Yet in an article earlier today he reveals that even he tuned in to PBS during the big game. But that’s not the most interesting thing about his article. He also reveals that he has all but burned-out…
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Johnny Football takes on Dude Perfect at Kyle Field
My absolute favorite part of this video is the reenactment of Johnny Football’s Heisman moment against Alabama. I’ll never forget the greatness of that game or that play. So I confess that I laughed out loud in Dude Perfect’s rendition of it at 3:40.
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My Quick Take on the Lance Armstrong Interview
I just finished watching Oprah Winfrey’s interview with Lance Armstrong. The whole event has been a public spectacle, but it has also been a very human one. In my view, Armstrong fell short of the contrition required of a man guilty of the things that he has done. Here’s what came across to me in the interview. 1. Armstrong made his confession because he was forced to. His lies had been so thoroughly exposed by multiple witnesses, that there was simply nowhere else for him to hide. There was no credible denial he could have made at this point. He didn’t want this confession. It was forced upon him.
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The Cruel Punk of Manti Te’o
The news is everywhere. Notre Dame’s star linebacker Manti Te’o had a virtual girlfriend who turned out to be more virtual than actual girlfriend. She was a part of his “narrative” last year, as her tragic “death” was credited with being an inspiration for Manti’s successful season.
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ESPN Apologizes for Commentary; Season over
You know it’s a blowout when the commentators stop commenting on the game and start commenting on the quarterback’s girlfriend. That’s what happened last night during Alabama’s rout of Notre Dame. As the camera flashed to the stands and focused on A.J. McCarron’s girlfriend former Miss Alabama, Brent Musberger and Kirk Herbstreit offered kudos to McCarron for such a favorable match. Today, ESPN issued an apology and admitted that the commentary seemed to go a bit too far. It was a sideshow during what turned out to be a very boring game. It was so boring that people still aren’t talking about the game but the sideshow!
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Why Texas A&M should be voted #1 in the AP poll
If Alabama beats Notre Dame on Monday night, then Texas A&M should be voted number 1 in the AP poll next week. I know, I know. Nobody likes a split championship, especially if you’re an Alabama fan. Also, a two-loss team is a stretch for some voters. Nevertheless, I think A&M has made a powerful case for a number 1 ranking. Here’s why: 1. The Aggies beat the Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa. That ain’t easy, folks. But Johnny Football had the game of his life, and his team was clutch when it counted. They knocked off the number one team in college football, and it was impressive.