RealClearSports: Conspiracy Theory On Tebow Is Nonsense

By Art Spander
For RealClearSports.com

There's a new movie, "Anonymous,'' which is not about who's at quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts, but William Shakespeare.

Yes, that Shakespeare. No, not that Shakespeare, because the premise of the film is the person named Shakespeare had neither the skill nor worldliness to create the works of genius we know.

Yes, another film based on conspiracy theory...

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RealClearSports: Tebow Drama Gives Draft a Stretch

By Art Spander
For RealClearSports.com

OAKLAND -- The analysis from ESPN began, "This is a stretch.'' Which was exactly what the NFL draft needed at the point Tim Tebow was selected.

A stretch, a jolt, excitement. Something more than another defensive tackle or offensive lineman.

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RealClearSports: Questions About Tebow's Actions On and Off the Field

By Art Spander
For RealClearSports.com

How do you look at Tim Tebow? As the quarterback trying to impress the scouts at Senior Bowl practice? Or as the spokesman for what critics contend is an anti-abortion ad to be broadcast by CBS-TV during the Super Bowl?

At the moment, he's both. It's odd. And awkward. One instant he's being quizzed about reading defenses. The next, someone alludes to him reading the bible.

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RealClearSports: The Problem with Drafting a Quarterback

By Art Spander
For RealClearSports.com

In the spring, Tim Tebow of Florida, a quarterback, a Heisman Trophy winner, a community leader, son of an evangelist, will be available in the NFL draft, which means a lot of people who think they know what makes great football will wonder if they know what makes a great football player.

The suggestions and predictions of why Tebow either will be a star or a flop will pound us in the face, and despite reputations, both of the analysts and the athlete, nobody really has a clue.

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