Comments on: Another $160 autograph signing for Tim Tebow http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/27/another-160-autograph-signing-for-tim-tebow/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Tue, 21 May 2013 15:50:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: scottd http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/27/another-160-autograph-signing-for-tim-tebow/#comment-533383 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:08:27 +0000 http://localhost/wp/nbcprofootballtalk/?p=74001#comment-533383 As a graduate of FSU I found it difficult at first to be a Tim Tebow fan but as this young man’s life has progressed I have become as impressed as ever, not just of his accomplishments on the field but more so off.
I do not have to remind any of you of the prolific career that he accomplished with a wonderfully talented team and coach behind him, but may have to remind you of what he did not do…leave college early for the pros and a big payday that is. Many, if not most said that this is was a stupid and risky decision but whatever you believe, this man thought otherwise and took a risk that most of us would have not and risked a career threatening injury before his professional career even had begun. If nothing else, this merits his charging whatever a free market economy is willing to pay for someone that is more than just a star to his loyal fans, but a true hero as well.
So for anyone to begrudge this man this opportunity to raise funds for who or whatever should be ashamed. He has earned every right.
So the first of you that thinks this is immoral or unjust “Cast that first stone,” and let us know what you might do if you where in his shoes.

]]> By: WarrenMoonGOAT http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/27/another-160-autograph-signing-for-tim-tebow/#comment-533382 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:36:25 +0000 http://localhost/wp/nbcprofootballtalk/?p=74001#comment-533382 what was he going to do with the money?

]]> By: Joel_mac5 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/27/another-160-autograph-signing-for-tim-tebow/#comment-533381 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:21:40 +0000 http://localhost/wp/nbcprofootballtalk/?p=74001#comment-533381 Glider, I agree with you.
The rest of you need to get over the fact that no one wants to spend four hours standing in line only to drop 160 bones for the pleasure of getting you to sign your name. Even if he takes every last time he made from the event and spent it on keeping a private jet, what is that to you?
This is still America(I don’t know for how much longer, though) and that is why our country rules, because he has the freedom to set a price, and you have the freedom to decide if that is too much for you to spend.
BEETLE490715, it’s time for your meds, and a bed check.
I am not a particular Tebow fan, and think he is dangerously close to the national over-exposure line. But just like Howard Stern or Rush, change the channel when he comes on, and go do something productive enough to warrant that kind of attention so you can then show the world how a person of consequence ought to handle the spotlight.

]]> By: Purple http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/27/another-160-autograph-signing-for-tim-tebow/#comment-533380 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 05:58:54 +0000 http://localhost/wp/nbcprofootballtalk/?p=74001#comment-533380 $160?! I’d pay that to bitch slap him. This guy is basically John Kitna.

]]> By: this class sucks http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/27/another-160-autograph-signing-for-tim-tebow/#comment-533379 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 23:23:49 +0000 http://localhost/wp/nbcprofootballtalk/?p=74001#comment-533379 @BEETLE490715
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]]> By: BEETLE490715 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/27/another-160-autograph-signing-for-tim-tebow/#comment-533378 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:23:11 +0000 http://localhost/wp/nbcprofootballtalk/?p=74001#comment-533378 I’M USING CAPS BECAUSE I’M PISSED AT THIS. THE COMMISH NEEDS TO GET INVOLVED AND NOT ALLOW IT AS WHAT HE IS DOING IS HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
DO WE NEED TO HAVE A CAP ON THE PRICE OF A SIGNATURE.
IF ANY COPS SHOWED UP AND PAID THEY ARE AS STUPID AS TT, YOU CAN JUST PULL HIM OVER AND GIVE HIM A BULL__IT TIC AND THERE YOU GO. NOW HE PAID TO GIVE OUT HIS GRAPH. HOW CAN HE SIT IN FRONT OF A KID AND ASK FOR MONEY, BE FOR REAL TT, I WILL NEVER WATCH A GAME THAT YOU PLAY IN, BUT AGAIN I DON’T WATCH ARENA BALL ANYWAY.
BEETLE490715

]]> By: CurseofBoJackson http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/27/another-160-autograph-signing-for-tim-tebow/#comment-533377 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:55:13 +0000 http://localhost/wp/nbcprofootballtalk/?p=74001#comment-533377 Bronkko, silverreign, TFBuckFutter – Thank you! All very funny.
Tebow is a one man marketing machine interested only in his own self-promotion and personal gains…………. Oh no, wait, that’s what everyone says about Chad 85 every time he makes a move. What’s the difference here guys? Proven Talent? Skin Color? What? Really, what’s the difference? Because Jesus told Tebow to charge $160 for his signature? Because Tebow loves the Bible? Because Tebow is a “great person?” Please, this guy’s no better than you or I, he just has a spotlight, a great college career, and a hook for Christians, that’s it.

]]> By: CleanSlaton http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/27/another-160-autograph-signing-for-tim-tebow/#comment-533376 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:18:46 +0000 http://localhost/wp/nbcprofootballtalk/?p=74001#comment-533376 If I had $160 to waste on a Tim Tebow autograph, I’d be happy to waste the autograph itself.
$160 of dispensable income to rip up Tebow’s autograph in front of his face? Well worth it.
Could I pay $75 for a picture of me doing that?
I think I’d rather spend $160 on a round trip plane ticket to Jacksonville and leave a flaming bag of poo on his doorstep.
Colt still gives out autographs for free, you queer Tebow fans.

]]> By: steeelfann http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/27/another-160-autograph-signing-for-tim-tebow/#comment-533375 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:00:42 +0000 http://localhost/wp/nbcprofootballtalk/?p=74001#comment-533375 OLD NEWS: You are just trying to create a new story from a very old one. Tebow has tradionally not wanted to sign autographs for adults, but always children. Why, you ask? Because the autographs he signed immediately would end up on Ebay for sale many of the times. Money was exchanging hands for his signature all of the time and it was for profit.
He, in what should be deemed a smart decision by a logical and reasonable person, thought it would be better to get the money into charity’s hand. If they still continue to put his signatures on Ebay, well, at least they have a cost to it.
The guy should be commended. Once again, he is doing something for the less fortunate, and on the flip side, there are many whiners and haters who do nothing for anyone but themselves attacking him. Ahhh life in these United States today.

]]> By: sergep http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/27/another-160-autograph-signing-for-tim-tebow/#comment-533374 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:18:36 +0000 http://localhost/wp/nbcprofootballtalk/?p=74001#comment-533374 He isn’t forcing anyone to come and get his autograph, if he is donating most of it even 10$ an autograph then who cares. I dont see Tom Brady or Peyton Manning raising additional funds and they are super rich. Bottom line is fi you dont want his auto dont get one.

]]> By: Michael Edits http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/27/another-160-autograph-signing-for-tim-tebow/#comment-533373 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 21:30:00 +0000 http://localhost/wp/nbcprofootballtalk/?p=74001#comment-533373 I’d pay $160 for an autographed copy of QBF.
I’d also accept $16 for my autograph.

]]> By: glider http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/27/another-160-autograph-signing-for-tim-tebow/#comment-533372 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 21:22:06 +0000 http://localhost/wp/nbcprofootballtalk/?p=74001#comment-533372 I was there at the Gardens event all day…and am amazed at all the misinformation put forth by the “media”. There were more than 900 people there…more like 1500, half of whom just came for the excitement and didn’t purchase a thing. The rest were dedicated fans who stood in line for autographs or pictures. A third of the rest were there for an autorgraph, but for each autograph ticket, seemed like there were at least 3 family members who got to go up on stage and actually meet and talk to Tim for their ONE ticket. It’s not the autograph that was so valuable…it was the opportunity for those fans to actually meet…and more importantly, be inspired by, Tim Tebow.
The other two-thirds of the remaining people were there for a family photo with Tim…one family had 12 members…most had at least 4. Again…ONE photo ticket entitled all of the family members to climb on stage, meet, shake hands, get hugs, and yes..get their family photo taken with Tim Tebow – to be cherished for years to come.
Now…go do the math yourself. Surely those posting negative comments must have something better to do with their time that bash a guy who is serving as such a great role model for our kids.

]]> By: DJSlyBri http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/27/another-160-autograph-signing-for-tim-tebow/#comment-533371 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 17:42:03 +0000 http://localhost/wp/nbcprofootballtalk/?p=74001#comment-533371 I cannot believe Tebow is out there earning money. Doesn’t he understand that in this day and age of Obama, profit is bad? And, with this guy, next thing you know players from both teams might huddle together after games and pray. When will it ever end with this guy?

]]> By: Mooch http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/27/another-160-autograph-signing-for-tim-tebow/#comment-533370 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 16:14:31 +0000 http://localhost/wp/nbcprofootballtalk/?p=74001#comment-533370 Bob – I totally agree. I just don’t see that here. If he did call for prayer before the test in a room full of strangers, that crosses the line and I said so.
But holding an event where his fans donate money to his cause in exchange for some time / pic / autograph…I don’t see that as ramming anything down anyone’s throat.
I went through this with Reggie White, and trust me – if Tebow ends up being a great QB (doubtful) the fans of that team won’t care if he holds high mass in the huddle.

]]> By: edgy1957 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/27/another-160-autograph-signing-for-tim-tebow/#comment-533369 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 14:12:49 +0000 http://localhost/wp/nbcprofootballtalk/?p=74001#comment-533369 Wow, you guys really have it in for him. Look, I’m not a fan of the Gators and I’m no “Jesus Freak” but man, I can only think that you KNOW that posts like this will generate traffic to this site because you’re definitely not providing unbiased coverage of the guy. The sad thing is that you can get away with this because you know that he won’t shut you out.

]]> By: Bob http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/27/another-160-autograph-signing-for-tim-tebow/#comment-533368 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 12:27:42 +0000 http://localhost/wp/nbcprofootballtalk/?p=74001#comment-533368 “Yeah, if this were purely for profit – the market is clearly dictating he could charge even more than $160.
Tebow seems like a smart guy who “gets it” – he probably realizes that he is at the peak of his fame as an athlete. Therefore, this is the time when he can be most effective in advancing the causes he believes in. So why not go hard and connect with as many people as possible and raise as much money as possible?
I’m not sure what people want out of this kid. “

They want him to quit acting holier than thou and shoving his piousness in everyone’s face. You don’t have to talk it to walk it. Just walk it and let everyone follow in your example.

]]> By: ultimateweapon http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/27/another-160-autograph-signing-for-tim-tebow/#comment-533367 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 12:09:25 +0000 http://localhost/wp/nbcprofootballtalk/?p=74001#comment-533367 Would he sign my Bible? The Christian thing to do would be to sign it for free right?

]]> By: Mooch http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/27/another-160-autograph-signing-for-tim-tebow/#comment-533366 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 12:04:56 +0000 http://localhost/wp/nbcprofootballtalk/?p=74001#comment-533366 Yeah, if this were purely for profit – the market is clearly dictating he could charge even more than $160.
Tebow seems like a smart guy who “gets it” – he probably realizes that he is at the peak of his fame as an athlete. Therefore, this is the time when he can be most effective in advancing the causes he believes in. So why not go hard and connect with as many people as possible and raise as much money as possible?
I’m not sure what people want out of this kid.

]]> By: tudefit http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/27/another-160-autograph-signing-for-tim-tebow/#comment-533365 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 11:27:54 +0000 http://localhost/wp/nbcprofootballtalk/?p=74001#comment-533365 Tebow is a jerk for doing this but the people who are paying the money are idiots. Wouldn’t it be great if an athlete set up one of these pathetic events and on one showed up?

]]> By: .Vox Veritas. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/27/another-160-autograph-signing-for-tim-tebow/#comment-533364 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 11:19:55 +0000 http://localhost/wp/nbcprofootballtalk/?p=74001#comment-533364 I wonder if Florio ever donated $50K to charity? In fact I wonder if all PFT have collectively donated $50,000 to charity. Just kidding. I don’t really wonder about that. I know they haven’t.

]]> By: .Vox Veritas. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/27/another-160-autograph-signing-for-tim-tebow/#comment-533363 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 11:14:21 +0000 http://localhost/wp/nbcprofootballtalk/?p=74001#comment-533363 Gotta love all these broke-ass haters that couldn’t get paid $160 to do anything.
“Everyone remembers the Mean Joe Greene commercial, where he gives the little kid his towel.”
It was a jersey. Do you ever wonder what “Mean Joe” charged to do that commercial? Oh, I forgot that only roided-up freaks are allowed to make money.

]]> By: manofsteel3 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/27/another-160-autograph-signing-for-tim-tebow/#comment-533362 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 10:30:43 +0000 http://localhost/wp/nbcprofootballtalk/?p=74001#comment-533362 Hmmm, I wonder why he charges $160 for an autograph?? IT’S BECAUSE PEOPLE WILL PAY THAT MUCH. It’s not that hard. If nobody shows up, then the price will go down.

]]> By: bobinpuertorico http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/27/another-160-autograph-signing-for-tim-tebow/#comment-533361 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 09:53:43 +0000 http://localhost/wp/nbcprofootballtalk/?p=74001#comment-533361 Sounds like a dumb move by Tebow, if he wants to get drafted early and receive a big contract. He already is considered one of the QBs who is least prepared for the NFL, but he had a good reputation. Now he is showing teams he is a greedy little punk, who requires $ 160 from fans for his autograph. Everyone remembers the Mean Joe Greene commercial, where he gives the little kid his towel. Now owners can look forward to a commercial like the following: Tebow leaves the field after a hard game and a little kid asks him for his autograph, Tebow tells the kid that his autograph costs $ 500 (price goes up when he is a pro), he knocks the kid to the ground as he pushes him out of his way and then as the kid lies on the ground crying, Tebow walks away laughing. This could be a commercial to try to sell season tickets, with the closing phrase “Please buy more season tickets, so we can keep Tebow happy!”

]]> By: Silver Back http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/27/another-160-autograph-signing-for-tim-tebow/#comment-533360 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 09:42:39 +0000 http://localhost/wp/nbcprofootballtalk/?p=74001#comment-533360 @ The_Emperor
Wanna tell me I’m an a-hole because I DON’T pray, wear jewelry or sit in your group? Well F**K YOU.
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Tebow told you you were an A-Hole?
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All the girls in middle school hated the hot girl because everyone liked her. Now that were grown up, we’re much more sophisticated. We choose to hate people that appear to be doing more good than we are. Its hard to believe so many people hate Tim Tebow only because of his religion. With all the bad behavior of pro athletes these days somehow Tim Tebow gets bumped to the top of the list for donating half of his income in a day to a charitable cause. Remember, Tim didn’t set the price, and the $144,000 goes to the promoting company. Tim may make 100k. If thats the case, how many of us are giving half our earnings to help other people? Tim Tebow is a better dude than me and I refuse to hate him for it.

]]> By: BDBUCS http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/27/another-160-autograph-signing-for-tim-tebow/#comment-533359 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 06:00:06 +0000 http://localhost/wp/nbcprofootballtalk/?p=74001#comment-533359 silverreign , U seem a lil unstable? Mr. Tebow is a virgin not a rapist! So he says? I am a gator hater USF fan, But a qb rapist? Come on see your DR or Pharmacist ASAP U need some meds!!!And for all the other HATERS , NFL or not he will be As Dave Chappell says Im rich bitch!

]]> By: corbino77 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/27/another-160-autograph-signing-for-tim-tebow/#comment-533358 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 04:56:28 +0000 http://localhost/wp/nbcprofootballtalk/?p=74001#comment-533358 I have some rare beanie babies to sell.

]]> By: PBR http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/27/another-160-autograph-signing-for-tim-tebow/#comment-533357 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 03:36:25 +0000 http://localhost/wp/nbcprofootballtalk/?p=74001#comment-533357 puke

]]> By: Redskinfan1126 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/27/another-160-autograph-signing-for-tim-tebow/#comment-533356 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 02:35:43 +0000 http://localhost/wp/nbcprofootballtalk/?p=74001#comment-533356 Last Christmas I was Looking at Mini Helmets Online and I found a Sonny Jurgensen ( Hall of Fame AMAZING Redskins QB) For 110$. )Thats Just Sad.

]]> By: Occam http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/27/another-160-autograph-signing-for-tim-tebow/#comment-533355 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 02:28:41 +0000 http://localhost/wp/nbcprofootballtalk/?p=74001#comment-533355 “Tebow wrote a $50,000 check for the Tim Tebow Foundation, which will in turn give money to orphanages and the Boys & Girls Clubs.”
What a dick. Helping orphans. Dick.

]]> By: The_Emperor http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/27/another-160-autograph-signing-for-tim-tebow/#comment-533354 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 02:01:34 +0000 http://localhost/wp/nbcprofootballtalk/?p=74001#comment-533354 My problem isn’t Tebow having a religion, it’s that he’s the “shovel my book down your throat” type of religious. Wanna say a prayer? fine. Wanna wear a crucifix or Star of David or that moon thingy? go ahead. Wanna hold a faith group for people OF YOUR religion? All well and good. Wanna tell me I’m an a-hole because I DON’T pray, wear jewelry or sit in your group? Well F**K YOU.
It’s all I’m saying. As for the $160 autos? Wait til ya win NFL MVP, or at least get a couple Playoff victories under your belt.

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