My God is omnipotent ~ He can do whatever He wants, even play favorites in basketball games.
I think I know what you mean, but you may have a situation with these verses.
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+24:23&version=KJV
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+28:21&version=KJV
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+10:34&version=KJV
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+2:11&version=KJV
This is an excellent article regarding the pitfalls of hero worship. I think it is good that Tim and Jeremy believe what they believe, without going overboard with analysis or questioning about winning or losing.