Happy New Years! I want to start off the year by talking about an endangered species – a true sports hero. In lieu of the disgraceful athletes today, there is a young man who embodies not only stupendous athletic skills but has an equally sterling character.
My sports hero is this year’s Heisman winner – Tim Tebow. My brother is an FSU grad so I feel somewhat traitorous for even watching a UF game but this Gator quarterback is simply amazing. In fact half way through the UF/FSU match the announcer admitted that he was running out of superlatives when describing Tim.
Tim Tebow’s athleticism is unparalleled as evidenced by all the records he has broken. The most recent record is that he is the first sophomore to win the Heisman trophy. He fully deserved this award especially in light of his 20-20 record standing for rushing for 20 touchdowns and throwing for 20 touchdowns in the same season. And if you ever watched him on the field you, too, would be awed by his speed and skill.
Yet Tim is more than just a football player. Although only 20 years old his life story is fascinating. His parents call him a miracle baby due to his difficult birth while his parents were missionary’s in the Philippines. Once back in the US, his mother home schooled Tim and his four brother and sisters. This also makes him the first Heisman winner who was home schooled.
If all this wasn’t enough, he also has a winning personality. I saw an interview of him during the Heisman awards show where he talked about his priorities and he listed them as; 1 – God, 2 – family, 3 – academics and 4 – football. His devotion to his religion is evident in his actions and words. There are some athletes who loudly and showily thank God after any achievement making you wonder if it is an act. But no one can question the sincerity of Tim Tebow who embodies his religious convictions both on and off the field.
Tomorrow we will go back to politics and campaigns and “real life” but I can’t think of a better way to start off the year then by watching a wonderful young man, who some already are calling a legend. So I will go make my popcorn and watch the Citrus Bowl and no matter who wins I will enjoy watching a true sports hero.
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