A Quarterback of Faith

Washington Post staff writer Amy Shipley takes a look at University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow and how his faith influences him in a story in Wednesday's paper.

As noted before in this space, sports reporters have gone out of their way to avoid mentioning Tebow's strong religious beliefs. But Shipley doesn't shy away from the topic. Instead, she explores how it has helped make him the player he is.

Tebow's parents are quoted in the article, and I found this statement by his father enlightening.

"I learned as a college student that whatever platform you have . . . you can take that platform and influence people for bad or influence people for good," Bob Tebow said. "In our country, people look up to, and listen to, football players. Is that right? They do, so it doesn't matter if it's right or wrong.

"I wanted all of my kids, not just Timmy, to use whatever they were good at for God's glory."

By Kathy Orton  |  January 7, 2009; 10:47 AM ET  | Category:  Praying Fields Save & Share:                 
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