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Forbes: America’s Most Influential Athletes of 2013
Tebow. Tim Tebow. The Man Currently Without a Team or Sport is America’s Most Influential Athlete of 2013.
Forbes has just published its annual rundown of the most influential athletes in American sports.
Tim Tebow – a man with no team and maybe not even a sport – tops the list.
“A unique set of QB strengths and weaknesses and an affinity for wearing his Christian faith on his sleeve combine to make Tebow a compelling public figure, even as an NFL backup.” (via Forbes)
Tebow was the second most influential athlete of 2012, behind Jimmie Johnson.
Johnson, who topped both the 2011 and 2012 lists, failed to crack the top 10 in 2013.
The 2012 Summer Olympics pushed America’s greatest Olympian (Michael Phelps), the world’s fastest man (Usain Bolt) and America’s latest gymnastics sweetheart and gold-medal winner (Gabby Douglas) into the top 10.
Only four of the top 10 were on last year’s list: Tebow, Peyton Manning, Drew Brees and Aaron Rodgers. All are American football players, demonstrating the reach of the sport that has become America’s Game.
LeBron James appears to have redeemed his image. He’s back to being influential again after the PR disaster that was “The Decision.” Winning a title sure helps.
This is (incredibly) Derek Jeter‘s first appearance on the list. What has Forbes been missing all these years?
Finally, David Beckham, an international player playing an international sport, apparently has the ability to sway Americans. I think the jury is out on that one, unless they are buying underpants.
Want to see Forbes’ 10 Most Influential Athletes for the years 2008-2012? Click it!
Follow @VinGetz| 1. | Tim Tebow | NFL |
| 2. | Michael Phelps | Swimming |
| 3. | Usain Bolt | Track |
| 4. | Derek Jeter | MLB |
| 5. | Peyton Manning | NFL |
| 6. | Drew Brees | NFL |
| 7. | Gabby Douglas | Gymnastics |
| 8. | Aaron Rodgers | NFL |
| 9. | LeBron James | NBA |
| 10. | David Beckham | World Football |
Photo: cbsnews.com
Tim Tebow Will Vie for N.Y. Jets Starting QB Position. Tebow’s All-Time College and Pro Stats.
The Tim Tebow Tale Continues in New York
The New York Jets have opened up a can of worms this week with the signing of Tim Tebow.
Just the week prior, Gang Green had extended the contract of their starting quarterback, Mark Sanchez. So the Tebow news was a bit of a surprise to everyone.
Team GM Mike Tannenbaum has again and again reiterated that Mark Sanchez is the starting quarterback and that there is no QB controversy.
Someone tell Tim Tebow. He thinks “he can beat out Mark Sanchez and become the Jets’ starting quarterback.” (nydailynews.com)
Tebow will have set plays tailor made to his skill set, which includes the ability to run the ball (wildcat, goal line). Expect to see Tebow in there under center for a handful of plays every week.
Then, who knows what’s next. Time (and perhaps booing Jets fans) will tell.
Need some Tebow background? Take a look at his college and pro stats below. Need more? Check out friend of Sports List of the Day, Brett Singer, at snakkle.com who provides an interesting bio.
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COLLEGE – PASSING
| YR | SCHOOL | CMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | RATE |
| 2006* | Florida | 22 | 33 | 66.7 | 358 | 5 | 1 | 201.7 |
| 2007* | Florida | 234 | 350 | 66.9 | 3286 | 32 | 6 | 172.5 |
| 2008 | Florida | 192 | 298 | 64.4 | 2746 | 30 | 4 | 172.4 |
| 2009 | Florida | 213 | 314 | 67.8 | 2895 | 21 | 5 | 164.2 |
| CAREER | 661 | 995 | 66.4 | 9285 | 88 | 16 | 170.8 |
COLLEGE – RUSHING
| YR | SCHOOL | ATT | YDS | AVG | TD |
| 2006 | Florida | 89 | 469 | 5.3 | 8 |
| 2007 | Florida | 210 | 895 | 4.3 | 23 |
| 2008 | Florida | 176 | 673 | 3.8 | 12 |
| 2009 | Florida | 217 | 910 | 4.2 | 14 |
| CAREER | 692 | 2947 | 4.3 | 57 |
PRO – PASSING
| YR | TEAM | G | GS | QBREC | CMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | RATE |
| 2010 | Denver | 9 | 3 | 1-2-0 | 41 | 82 | 50 | 654 | 5 | 3 | 82.1 |
| 2011 | Denver | 14 | 11 | 7-4-0 | 126 | 271 | 46.5 | 1729 | 12 | 6 | 72.9 |
| CAREER | 23 | 14 | 8-6-0 | 167 | 353 | 47.3 | 2383 | 17 | 9 | 75.1 |
PRO – RUSHING
| YR | TEAM | G | GS | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG |
| 2010 | Denver | 9 | 3 | 43 | 227 | 6 | 40 |
| 2011 | Denver | 14 | 11 | 122 | 660 | 6 | 32 |
| Career | 23 | 14 | 165 | 887 | 12 | 40 |
* Tebow and the Florida Gators won the BCS Title (National Championship) following the 2006 regular season.
* Tebow won the Heismann Trophy in his sophomore season (2007)
Thanks to sports-reference.com and pro-football-reference.com.
Photo: jocksandstilettojill.com
