As some of the other boys of Orthodukso are no doubt engrossed in the NCAA Football National Title Game this evening, I ran across an short article about two of the major players in this evening's game. So while die-hard alums like the Street Theologian are cheering themselves hoarse....those of us who have no "dog in the fight" can find other interesting angles to the big game.
First off, for our international readers....this is American Football. Please do not ask me why it is played with hands and not "the foot". (This is a favorite question of our foreign born brothers which would be bareable if only it wasn't asked in that "oh you silly americans" tone of voice...)
At any rate, this evening's game pits the University of Florida Gators vs. the Oklahoma Sooners. It just so happens that both quarterbacks have more than Heisman trophies in common....they share a deep profession for their christian faith. In a world full of Pacman's, Ocho Cinco's, and TO's (Mr. I Love me Some Me), it is refreshing that there are athletes who keep grounded and are lead by their faith. (If none of those names are familiar, count yourselves fortunate)
The below article briefly mentions the faiths of both Tim Tebow (UF) and Sam Bradford (OU):
http://blog.christianitytoday.com/ctliveblog/archives/2009/01/jesus_is_my_qua.html
1 comment:
The unsportsmanlike conduct by Tebow at the end of the game was kinda disappointing ... especially when you prominently wear John 3:16 :( But, one moment should not define a man and he's done some incredible things
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