The virginity issue put to bed at Tebow Media Days

  • By Jack Lail
  • Posted July 24, 2009 at 6:12 a.m.
Florida quarterback Tim Tebow, shown on a video camera display, speaks with a reporters during a media availability at the Southeastern Conference football Media Days in Hoover , Ala. on Thursday, July 23, 2009.

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Florida quarterback Tim Tebow, shown on a video camera display, speaks with a reporters during a media availability at the Southeastern Conference football Media Days in Hoover , Ala. on Thursday, July 23, 2009.

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The burning question of the day yesterday at what's officially called SEC Media Days, ostensibly the preseason media circus for Big Time football schools in the South, was about virginity.

Florida quarterback Tim Tebow's virginity.

Clay Travis of NCAA Fanhouse said: "I asked because I believe it's newsworthy and because, believe it or not, I thought Tim Tebow would answer the question by saying: 'Yes, I am.' Which is exactly what he did."

Travis also said: "That's the real story here: Tebow's willingness to be an individual in a time when it's easy to get lost in the crowd by making the popular decision. Good for him for standing up for his faith publicly, as he's done countless times before."

But many found the questioning troubling. The gaggle was a bit stunned. See some of the react below.

In fact, the reporter who asked the next question, stumbled on it and Tebow said: "I think you're stunned right now. You can't even ask a question. ... I was ready for that question, but I don't think ya'll were."

And, oh yeah, there's stillt he burning mystery of TebowGate. Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel predicts it is LSU Les Miles who didn't vote for Tebow for All-SEC. And Tebow made the cover of Sports Illustrated.

And those high powered coaching personalities, Mark Richt, Urban Meyer, Nick Saban, Houston Nutt and Lane Kiffin. So far, just bit players in Tebow Media Days.

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rusty_shackleford writes:

Tebow's Johnson is news? Sports Journalism is now officially dead. RIP!

wjackson#226202 writes:

Anyone see that in the Ryan Stamper "fill in" article" He said that they (Gators) are going to run the score up on us? Now, that should be some motivation for our squad. I hope they put that up on the wall.

heyitsme writes:

The sports media is reflective of the national (and specifically political) media. So, I'm not surprised...

golfballs03 writes:

In all seriousness, it's hard not to like Tim Tebow

allntl1#565211 writes:

Hate his team, wish he was our QB or TE or even Full Back. You got to admit he is the real deal and he has a way of making you hate yourself for hating him. The boy seems to live his faith and this country needs more young people like him. Maybe he can have a positive effect on urban. And do not accuse me of being a gator fan I just told my kid if he picked FL I would never come see his meets. He picked Michigan.

vol88 writes:

Personally, I'm embarrassed for the kid.

FWBVol writes:

in response to lawyervol:

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You just don't get it. I applaud this young man for embracing his Christian values and remaining celibate.

You say in 10 years he'll look back and regret it. I say in 10 years he'll look back and know he made the right decision.

Tim Tebow doesn't have to worry about getting an STD or fathering unwanted children. Would you rather your son model himself after Tim Tebow or Travis Henry? Would you rather your daughter marry Tim Tebow or someone like Travis Henry?

It takes more of a man to stand for what you believe in and go against the pressures of society when everybody is doing it.

And yes, I'm a Christian, a virgin, straight and much older than Tim Tebow. I also lived in Hess Hall in the mid 1970s when it had a reputation of being one of the wildest dorms in the Southeast. The guys on my floor knew what I stood for and still stand for, but they also knew I could have a good time within the limits I set for myself and they accepted me as part of the group.

The Apostle Paul wrote to Timothy, "Let no man despise your youth, but in every way be an example." I applaud Tim Tebow, and other young men and women like him for not bowing to the pressures of society and being examples.

volatil writes:

We get the picture, he's a freakin saint. Hope my kid turns out to be like him, well except for that kissing dudes on the sideline thing!

lildhoss76ut#638162 writes:

He must say "Oh Lord give me strengh" a hundred times a day walking around campus.lol

volatil writes:

in response to lildhoss76ut#638162:

He must say "Oh Lord give me strengh" a hundred times a day walking around campus.lol

especially when he see's C. Crowder

bigorangejeffy writes:

what a loser. even crompton gets laid

corrinebrown writes:

If Clay Travis did a telephone interview his first question would be"what are you wearing?"

GreerVol22 writes:

in response to Witch_Doctor:

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more than anything, this shows how desperate bones and the media are for some real football news.

UrbanCryer writes:

in response to Claudette:

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snead did get some good pub, but i dont think the rebels are the best team in history. they didnt even have an undefeated season last year.

corrinebrown writes:

I wonder why Travis needed to know the answer to that question?Does he want to be the first?

BigOrangeVol writes:

Props to Tebow! This kid not only talks the talk but he walks the walk. He's even squeekier clean than Heath was at that age and I didn't think that was possible.

Witchie the bones lied to you about Scroggins!!! Is it possible that Regelounut or Zaboubooboo and your Mom switched bones on you for spite? Maybe your wife found out about Myalauha or those trips to the Mouse's Ear and cursed your bones! Is it possible that you got a hold of some bad chickens? Maybe bones are sick; possibly some Jobu crossover?

ShadowVol writes:

in response to Claudette:

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C, your a DA. On Tebow: I have to give him his due because he is a phenom. I wish him luck this year, except against my Vols. However, If you think the Gators are the best team in college football history, your are sadly mistaken.

TommyJack writes:

The virginity question illustrates the dumbing down of journalism.

VolInSabanLand writes:

in response to FWBVol:

You just don't get it. I applaud this young man for embracing his Christian values and remaining celibate.

You say in 10 years he'll look back and regret it. I say in 10 years he'll look back and know he made the right decision.

Tim Tebow doesn't have to worry about getting an STD or fathering unwanted children. Would you rather your son model himself after Tim Tebow or Travis Henry? Would you rather your daughter marry Tim Tebow or someone like Travis Henry?

It takes more of a man to stand for what you believe in and go against the pressures of society when everybody is doing it.

And yes, I'm a Christian, a virgin, straight and much older than Tim Tebow. I also lived in Hess Hall in the mid 1970s when it had a reputation of being one of the wildest dorms in the Southeast. The guys on my floor knew what I stood for and still stand for, but they also knew I could have a good time within the limits I set for myself and they accepted me as part of the group.

The Apostle Paul wrote to Timothy, "Let no man despise your youth, but in every way be an example." I applaud Tim Tebow, and other young men and women like him for not bowing to the pressures of society and being examples.

Total agreement here. I appreciate your defending someone for having moral convictions and am troubled by how many hold lower standards up as a goal for our young folks. Its one thing for a bunch of college aged kids to mock a young man for such a stance, but it is sad when supposedly more mature men, age-wise, (which I presume most of the posters here to be), want to encourage and celebrate immorality as an ideal and mock one who dares stand above the crowd. no wonder so few younger men have convictions when they are being raised by so many who don't.

CoachFulmer writes:

in response to DCFloridaGator:

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As much as I hate to say it, DC your correct on this subject. Tebow is a great guy and is a tremendous example for all Christians. His Heisman speech was a work of art. Saying that, he's still public enemy #1 when hes got his hands around a football and I hate Florida with a passion.

GO VOLS!

Volunatic writes:

"Tebow's willingness to be an individual in a time when it's easy to get lost in the crowd by making the popular decision."

I don't recall any crowds when I lost mine, but maybe they do things different down in gainesville.
Now, having seen pictures of tebow's (REALLY HOT) girlfriend, I have to say I'm a bit disappointed in the guy.

UrbanStopCallingMe writes:

He will be losing his virginity in the next NFL draft. In his opinion, and in the opinion of his faithful following, he will be getting SCREWED when he goes in the late 3rd round to a team that needs a back-up tight end.

mbible1utk#324980 writes:

He's only half virgin, Tony Joiner took part of it away

halloffamebowler writes:

in response to lawyervol:

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We all need more love for Jesus.He is to be admired.

halloffamebowler writes:

in response to FWBVol:

You just don't get it. I applaud this young man for embracing his Christian values and remaining celibate.

You say in 10 years he'll look back and regret it. I say in 10 years he'll look back and know he made the right decision.

Tim Tebow doesn't have to worry about getting an STD or fathering unwanted children. Would you rather your son model himself after Tim Tebow or Travis Henry? Would you rather your daughter marry Tim Tebow or someone like Travis Henry?

It takes more of a man to stand for what you believe in and go against the pressures of society when everybody is doing it.

And yes, I'm a Christian, a virgin, straight and much older than Tim Tebow. I also lived in Hess Hall in the mid 1970s when it had a reputation of being one of the wildest dorms in the Southeast. The guys on my floor knew what I stood for and still stand for, but they also knew I could have a good time within the limits I set for myself and they accepted me as part of the group.

The Apostle Paul wrote to Timothy, "Let no man despise your youth, but in every way be an example." I applaud Tim Tebow, and other young men and women like him for not bowing to the pressures of society and being examples.

Thank you.May God give you an extra blessing this day.

volboy81 writes:

some of you media people really are idiots.
This is FOOTBALL-act like it. If you want to report on things like this, go write for Cosmopolitan or Vogue.

senracjr writes:

I applaud Tebow for standing up for his christian values, I hate the Gators but I like TT's standards and he's Great college QB.
And just because he abstains from sex doesn't mean he's gay.And before any of you jerks say anything,I'm not gay and I don't believe Tebow is either.And may God punish thoses who say stupid stuff like calling him gay when they don't know.

spvol writes:

This goes a long way in explaining his strong right arm.

RJ_Vol writes:

This is absurdity at its best. This is nobody's business. It's Tim's business, and his alone. That reporter should be banned from all SEC media events. Again, how do we have an SEC commissioner that permits this kind of circus to persist? The question was disrespectful, and I give Tebo permission to break the man's nose next time.

coalvol writes:

I don't know who the moron or morons are that decided that this should be a news story but they should be tied up and quartered. Tim Tebow's virginity status is his own business. I knew the media could sink pretty low but this takes the cake.

rocky_topper writes:

in response to FWBVol:

You just don't get it. I applaud this young man for embracing his Christian values and remaining celibate.

You say in 10 years he'll look back and regret it. I say in 10 years he'll look back and know he made the right decision.

Tim Tebow doesn't have to worry about getting an STD or fathering unwanted children. Would you rather your son model himself after Tim Tebow or Travis Henry? Would you rather your daughter marry Tim Tebow or someone like Travis Henry?

It takes more of a man to stand for what you believe in and go against the pressures of society when everybody is doing it.

And yes, I'm a Christian, a virgin, straight and much older than Tim Tebow. I also lived in Hess Hall in the mid 1970s when it had a reputation of being one of the wildest dorms in the Southeast. The guys on my floor knew what I stood for and still stand for, but they also knew I could have a good time within the limits I set for myself and they accepted me as part of the group.

The Apostle Paul wrote to Timothy, "Let no man despise your youth, but in every way be an example." I applaud Tim Tebow, and other young men and women like him for not bowing to the pressures of society and being examples.

AHA! FWB makes sense now. Condolences!

UrbanStopCallingMe writes:

in response to rcr12:

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Thats your opinion and NOT a fact. Here are a few facts:
1) Tebow requested a projection from the NFL advisory committee on where he could expect to be selected in April's draft. After he got that report he elected to return to college. http://www.footballsfuture.com/phpBB2...

2) Florida has brought in a new QB coach who is trying to "tweak his mechanics" to help him better his chances in the NFL. http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports...

3) NFL draft analyst disagree with you too.

lildhoss76ut#638162 writes:

in response to FWBVol:

You just don't get it. I applaud this young man for embracing his Christian values and remaining celibate.

You say in 10 years he'll look back and regret it. I say in 10 years he'll look back and know he made the right decision.

Tim Tebow doesn't have to worry about getting an STD or fathering unwanted children. Would you rather your son model himself after Tim Tebow or Travis Henry? Would you rather your daughter marry Tim Tebow or someone like Travis Henry?

It takes more of a man to stand for what you believe in and go against the pressures of society when everybody is doing it.

And yes, I'm a Christian, a virgin, straight and much older than Tim Tebow. I also lived in Hess Hall in the mid 1970s when it had a reputation of being one of the wildest dorms in the Southeast. The guys on my floor knew what I stood for and still stand for, but they also knew I could have a good time within the limits I set for myself and they accepted me as part of the group.

The Apostle Paul wrote to Timothy, "Let no man despise your youth, but in every way be an example." I applaud Tim Tebow, and other young men and women like him for not bowing to the pressures of society and being examples.

DANG! we got to get this guy laid. Maybe Timmy T. will hook him up.GO VOLS!

Volunatic writes:

in response to rcr12:

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Puff, puff, pass...

1vavolfan writes:

in response to FWBVol:

You just don't get it. I applaud this young man for embracing his Christian values and remaining celibate.

You say in 10 years he'll look back and regret it. I say in 10 years he'll look back and know he made the right decision.

Tim Tebow doesn't have to worry about getting an STD or fathering unwanted children. Would you rather your son model himself after Tim Tebow or Travis Henry? Would you rather your daughter marry Tim Tebow or someone like Travis Henry?

It takes more of a man to stand for what you believe in and go against the pressures of society when everybody is doing it.

And yes, I'm a Christian, a virgin, straight and much older than Tim Tebow. I also lived in Hess Hall in the mid 1970s when it had a reputation of being one of the wildest dorms in the Southeast. The guys on my floor knew what I stood for and still stand for, but they also knew I could have a good time within the limits I set for myself and they accepted me as part of the group.

The Apostle Paul wrote to Timothy, "Let no man despise your youth, but in every way be an example." I applaud Tim Tebow, and other young men and women like him for not bowing to the pressures of society and being examples.

So by your reasoning if a kid has sex he becomes like Travis Henry?Sorry but I believe that there is a healty medium in there where 95% of us are.I like Tebow but being 12 years older than him I can tell you when he's my age he'll look back and kick himself.When he has a wife thats got old and fat and gives him sex once a month he'll be looking back at his college days wishing he could do it over. The boy is totally wasting what he has.

gohawks1 writes:

Who thinks up these headlines, anyway?

gohawks1 writes:

in response to Expat:

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Yep. I'd suggest they go with Taco Bell's "Think Outside the Bun" motto, but hey, it's none of my business which way they lean.

HallowedHill writes:

Sports 'journalism' actually hitting the lowest point possible, is more news-worthy than this garbage.

halloffamebowler writes:

in response to lawyervol:

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I am not a bible thumper as you suggest.I am a born again Christian.I suggest you read the following.These scriptures prove you wrong.Ephesians chapter5 verse5,first corinthians chapter 6 verses 9 and 10,first Timothy chapter 1 verse 10,Hebrews chapter 13 verse 4.If you want more,I will gladly provide you with other scriptures.
As for the Bible being written by man,you are wrong again.The Holy scriptures were given by inspirations of God through the Holy Spirit.Acts ch 1 verse 16,2nd Timothy ch 3 verse 16,Hebrews ch3 veres 7,2nd Peter ch 1 verse 21.Again there are more if you want them.
If you are a lawyer as your handle implies,You are use to trying to prove people wrong even when you know they are right and trying to prove people right when you know they are wrong.Friend,you will never prove one word in the Bible wrong no matter how hard you try.

marinevol writes:

in response to volster:

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At last some sanity. I was beginning to get a little nauseous with all the sanctimonious bs.

BSweet writes:

Boxers abstain from sex for weeks before a big fight. No wonder the kid is a beast on the field. All that pent up, hormonal aggression and frustration. I'm surprised he hasn't stomped a mudhole in someone. Hmmmm.... if we could somehow get him laid before the UT game.... It would be like cutting Samson's hair, lol.

belayvol writes:

So does this mean when he throws a pass to a gator over the middle for a TD, the receiver get's an Immaculate Reception?

VolFanInTheBoro writes:

in response to 1vavolfan:

So by your reasoning if a kid has sex he becomes like Travis Henry?Sorry but I believe that there is a healty medium in there where 95% of us are.I like Tebow but being 12 years older than him I can tell you when he's my age he'll look back and kick himself.When he has a wife thats got old and fat and gives him sex once a month he'll be looking back at his college days wishing he could do it over. The boy is totally wasting what he has.

So you are saying your wife is old and fat and you seldom have sex

volcutie1998 writes:

i think the question was totally inappropriate. as a middle school teacher young people now think that oral sex is not sex and there is no way timmy is not getting that. i hate that the media is setting this kid up as a perfect person, because when he screws up(because we all do at some point in life) his fall from grace will be horrendous. go vols!

halloffamebowler writes:

in response to lawyervol:

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I am a total moron on my way to heaven.You are a total moron that seems to have chosen a different place.I would much rather die trusting a God that does not exist than die and have to face one that does exist.God bless you.May you some day experience the joy of salvation.As for the earth being only 6000 years old,answer me this.How can scientists claim they have found evidence of billions of years? You see,the Bible says that a day of the lord is like a thousand years,and thousand years is like unto a day.God has no time piece.Man started wearing watches and keeping years,Not God.

Orangeblood13 writes:

in response to lawyervol:

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this young man leads by faith not by sight. I am humbled at a man, if true, can remain celibate. Hate em or love em, kid is good at what he does on and off the field, I will always love my Vols, but young leaders are hard not to give credit to, we need more of them.

Orangeblood13 writes:

in response to halloffamebowler:

I am a total moron on my way to heaven.You are a total moron that seems to have chosen a different place.I would much rather die trusting a God that does not exist than die and have to face one that does exist.God bless you.May you some day experience the joy of salvation.As for the earth being only 6000 years old,answer me this.How can scientists claim they have found evidence of billions of years? You see,the Bible says that a day of the lord is like a thousand years,and thousand years is like unto a day.God has no time piece.Man started wearing watches and keeping years,Not God.

well said my friend, well said

dubyson writes:

First of all I would like to state that i am a huge ut fan and always will be. I also hope that tebow does not throw one touchdown or run for one in the meeting this year against ut and uf. With that being said I do believe that Tebow is a blessing to college football and for florida. I was there at the game last year and tebow walked out within reaching distnace. I wasnt pulling for him but I promise I will never say a bad word about tebow or make light of his faith. I am getting older and thinking about having children and if my child never plays athletics... ( even though I pray he or she does!) I would want my child to have him as a role model. His faith in God is something to be respected not made fun of. I am a competitive person and played college football myself and love everything this kid is about and what he does for our Lord. God bless the vols....God bless everyone on this post...and God bless Tebow

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