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KISS Frontman Gene Simmons Defends Tim Tebow From Anti-Christian Attacks
The Mix ^ | 5/14/2021 | Erin Perri

Posted on 05/14/2021 8:19:35 AM PDT by MJacks4

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To: NobleFree
He never previously tossed his hat in the ring for any position other than QB.

He's never played any position other than quarterback. Now he thinks he's going to come in and beat out men who have played tight end for years and years?

21 posted on 05/14/2021 9:03:57 AM PDT by DoodleDawg
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To: Mr. Mojo
I didn’t say great skill set, I said a unique one.

There is nothing particularly unique about it. He's a QB who showed some talent in college but couldn't translate to the NFL. He's never played tight end at any level so what's to believe his pass catching or blocking skills are unique? I suspect his success in the NFL won't be any better than in MLB.

22 posted on 05/14/2021 9:06:32 AM PDT by DoodleDawg
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To: DoodleDawg

Tim Tebow’s NFL League Records

TebowMost yards per completion in a playoff game: 31.6 against Pittsburgh in 2012.

Most 30+ yard passes in a playoff quarter: Tebow was the first NFL player ever to complete four passes of 30 yards or more in a single quarter of an NFL playoff game, with 51, 30, 58, & 40. And this was against the 2011-2012 Pittsburgh Steelers rated #1 in defense in the NFL in various, especially relevant categories.

Fewest passes to 300+ yards in any NFL game: According to the authoritative Bleacher Report, Tim Tebow is the only quarterback in the Super Bowl era to throw for 300+ yards in only ten completions.

Only quarterback to throw three 50+ yard passes in a playoff game: since the NFL/AFL merger in 1970 according to Bleacher Report for 51, 58, & 80. Even outside of playoff games, this feat happens only once in a blue moon, as throwing three 50+ yard passes hasn’t been done in any NFL game in over twenty years.

Longest touchdown pass in NFL playoff history in overtime: 80 yards, and in the shortest overtime play, 11 seconds, almost a minute quicker than any previous NFL postseason overtime.

Fastest to six game-winning drives: Against the Chicago Bears, Tim Tebow earned a Super Bowl-era NFL league record with his sixth game-winning drive in the fourth quarter or overtime in just his first eleven games!

13+ Point Fourth-Quarter Comebacks: By way of comparison, John Elway, two-time Super Bowl winner, second “most-winningest” NFL quarterback ever, one of the NFL’s all-time comeback kings with a great combination of game winning drives and fourth-quarter comebacks who earned his sixth fourth-quarter comeback after 29 games, had won after trailing in the fourth quarter by 13+ points twice in 16 seasons. For this amazing Tebow NFL record, he overcame a 13 or more point deficit in the fourth quarter twice in his only first four games.

Most yards per attempt in a playoff game: Tebow threw for 15 yards per attempt against the Steelers.

Best-selling NFL Jersey: Tebow’s #15 became the best-selling NFL jersey when he was drafted, the best-selling ever for a rookie, and has remained among the highest-selling jerseys and in January 2012 is second only to Green Bay’s 2011 super bowl winner Aaron Rodgers. [Other Very UNRELATED Jersey Record: See below for $10,000 paid by Bob and Doug for two football jerseys.]


23 posted on 05/14/2021 9:11:51 AM PDT by TexasGator (Z1z)
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To: Golden Eagle

Gene doesn’t drink, he doesn’t do drugs and a lie detector test he took on live television some years back supported his fidelity to his girlfriend/wife of 30+ years (seems he lied about his boasts of bedding over 5,000 women).

So, vulgar lyrics and rockstar lifestyle aside, he doesn’t seem like too bad of a guy. I’ve met worse in church...
Did I forget to mention he took his Ma to synagogue on a regular basis?


24 posted on 05/14/2021 9:13:22 AM PDT by Mathews (It's all gravy, baby!)
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To: DoodleDawg

They may list him as TE, but his role could be more similar to that of Tasom Hill in New Orleans, as he fits that mold very well. As Meyer said, his intangibles are off the charts., and they have accomplished great things together. It’s a great story of hope, not sure why you’re so negative unless you don’t like his message, however I and many others are all for it.


25 posted on 05/14/2021 9:13:56 AM PDT by Golden Eagle (I refuse to submit to their psychological warfare, much less their injections.)
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To: DoodleDawg

Tebow has a powerful arm, he can power run, he can block, and I suspect he has a decent pair of hands if Meyer is interested in him playing TE. That’s a unique skill set. Or at least a rare one.

<< I suspect his success in the NFL won’t be any better than in MLB. >>

Perhaps not, but again, his leadership abilities are top-notch, so if he fails as a player, he’ll likely become a member of the coaching staff. All in all, he’s worth the risk. Unlike Kaep, who has zero redeeming qualities on or off the field.


26 posted on 05/14/2021 9:17:02 AM PDT by Mr. Mojo
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To: MJacks4

I’m hopeful for Tim but let’s see if he can make it past training camp.


27 posted on 05/14/2021 9:20:24 AM PDT by circlecity
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To: Mathews

With song lyrics like “Heaven’s on Fire” and “set the demons free and watch them fly” he’s hardly a role model of Tebow’s class, much less a great spokesperson for Christian values. As I said, hopefully he’s moving beyond his past, but until he’s more outspoken about his possible repentance his penchant for simply gathering attention can’t be ignored.


28 posted on 05/14/2021 9:27:30 AM PDT by Golden Eagle (I refuse to submit to their psychological warfare, much less their injections.)
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To: DoodleDawg

Your basement dwelling shit talking is noted.
Please, list your accomplishments...


29 posted on 05/14/2021 9:33:03 AM PDT by EEGator
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To: EEGator
Please, list your accomplishments...

Well I seem to do a pretty good job of annoying you so there's that.

30 posted on 05/14/2021 9:37:22 AM PDT by DoodleDawg
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To: DoodleDawg

Pussy.


31 posted on 05/14/2021 9:38:00 AM PDT by EEGator
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To: MJacks4
I watched a show on Gene Simmons several years ago. It was (claimed to be) a candid inside look into his life. He is walking proof that people are complex and conflicted.

He came across as a real every-day dude that has a different role to play on stage and on camera. Was entertaining to see him laugh about his stage persona; he didn't slag his music however.

Guess my take-away was that the pop music industry is a more widely accepted version of WWF but not more legitimate.

32 posted on 05/14/2021 10:17:24 AM PDT by Damifino (The true measure of a man is found in what he would do if he knew no one would ever find out.)
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I rather think of a guy some Christians were judging because he still smoked tobacco......His response was ..”You should have seen me before I was a Christian”


33 posted on 05/14/2021 10:27:09 AM PDT by caww ( )
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To: DoodleDawg

Oh stuff it. WINNERS figure a way to win, LOSERS always come up with every reason and excuse why they can’t.


34 posted on 05/14/2021 10:33:23 AM PDT by BiglyCommentary
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To: Golden Eagle

Why start stabbing someone who has gone out of their way to defend someone on OUR SIDE against the howling mob?


35 posted on 05/14/2021 10:36:02 AM PDT by BiglyCommentary
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To: Mr. Mojo

Meyer remembers how Tebow fired up the Gators after they lost to Ole Miss and powered them onto the National Championship that season.


36 posted on 05/14/2021 10:36:42 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: twister881

I would volunteer to defend Israel as well, with my life if required.


37 posted on 05/14/2021 10:36:53 AM PDT by RinaseaofDs
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To: BiglyCommentary

Because the guy has lived a life of total sin, so his words must be carefully parsed, and questioned. As I said several times now, I truly hope he has changed. But he’s hardly someone *I* want to hold up as an example of good and right, based on these tiny snippets. I don’t expect Tebow to acknowledge this either, except in a joking manner, if at all.


38 posted on 05/14/2021 10:44:27 AM PDT by Golden Eagle (I refuse to submit to their psychological warfare, much less their injections.)
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To: Mathews

Whatever his public persona, Gene is a decent family man.

We used to see him sitting in the bleachers with the rest of us watching our daughters play in volleyball tournaments in Southern California, back in the day.


39 posted on 05/14/2021 11:07:39 AM PDT by poindexters brother
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To: Golden Eagle
Not sure if you're speaking just about these particular coments about Tebow, but Simmons has been saying a lot of the "right things" before this. Check out this video of him giving a short speech at the Pentagon about what this country means.

https://youtu.be/b_WLsKQKrlM

40 posted on 05/14/2021 11:14:59 AM PDT by Bruce Campbells Chin
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