Tebow AFTER the Game

“Tebow time” has been in the news and on blogs for weeks. Opinions are all over the map about Tim Tebow’s public display of faith. And people have opinions about his qualifications as a quarterback. Will Denver embrace his as their future starter?

I learned something this week about Tebow that is truly remarkable. And it has nothing to do with his on field play. In fact, it has to do with what happens off the field each Sunday immediately after the game. Do you know what Tebow does win or lose? Do you know his rhythm? I just found out and it put him in the hero category for me.

Rick Reilly from ESPN wrote an article that explains what Tebow does on Sundays. He always invites someone who is suffering, dying, or has injuries to come to the stadium with field passes and spend time with him immediately after the game. He flies them in, rents them a car, puts them up in a nice hotel, and spends time with them personally after the game. It does not matter whether there was a win or loss, this is what Tebow does. Tebow recently spent time with a 16 year old boy who just completed his 73rd surgery. His mother wrote about the weekend and meeting with Tebow, “ It was the best day of my life, It was a bright star among very gloomy and difficult days. Tim Tebow gave me the greatest gift I could ever imagine. He gave me the strength for the future.” Cue the tears! This is good stuff.

In the era of “me-first” athletics where pros usually have a jaundiced eye on their next payday and sport egos too big to enter the front door, Tebow stands out for this simple act of humility. Read the article, see if you don’t agree.

I hope Tebow plays for many years simply from the standpoint that I wish for him to have this platform to touch the lives of so many young people and their families who long for this kind of care and inspiration.

“Tebow time” has a new meaning for me.