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• 03.22.12
  Jeremy Lin and Tim Tebow: How Their Stories Differ Basketball, Football, Free Agency, jeremy lin, Multiple Sports, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York, New York Knicks, NFL, NFL Trade Rumors, Rankings/List, Tim Tebow, US Cities | Comments Off

  Jeremy Lin came in as a reserve against the New Jersey Nets on February 4th, scored 25 points in a New York Knicks win, became a starter in the very next game, and voila! Linsanity was born.  But with the trade that shipped Tim Tebow to the New York Jets, the Big Apple will play host to both Linsanity and Tebowmania.  Is New York City big enough to handle both at the same time?Of course!Many have compared Jeremy Lin and Tim Tebow—two pop culture crossovers.  Both players are religious and apparently, they have even become friends.  Both are nice guys ...
• 02.29.12
  Jeremy Lin: Friendship with Tim Tebow Will Lead to Backlash Against Knicks Star Basketball, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, Tim Tebow | Comments Off

  New York Knicks star point guard Jeremy Lin has often been compared to Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow during his meteoric rise. That connection and a real-life friendship with Tebow figure to put a dampener on Linsanity in short order. According to the New York Post, Tebow speaks regularly with Lin on the phone, and the two have become friends. It certainly makes sense for the two athletes to develop a friendship, because both have cult followings from throngs of fans, but at the same time they are maligned by others. "He’s a good guy and very humble," the QB ...
• 02.24.12
  Why Jeremy Lin’s and Tim Tebow’s Faith Are Good for Sports Basketball, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, Tim Tebow | Comments Off

  Recently, Tim Tebow's Christianity has become a hot topic around the sports blogosphere, mainly thanks to a soft moment from ESPN analyst Skip Bayless that caught every sports fan in the nation by surprise.Bayless, known more for his intimidating, old man persona and hyper-critical arguments on the show "First Take," stood up for Tebow in the wake of comments from former Broncos quarterback and teammate Brady Quinn.Bayless mentions in the video that Quinn and Warner, both confessed Christians as well, have criticized Tebow for what they think is a cop-out for attention in the form of his prayers before games, ...
• 02.21.12
  Linsanity Is Nothing Like Tebowmania. It’s Bigger. Much Bigger. Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, jeremy lin, Multiple Sports, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, Tim Tebow | Comments Off

  Jeremy Lin has captivated the NBA, and the entire sports world, with his emergence and his rising superstardom. He has also resurrected the New York Knicks’s season, and he has carried the team in the absence of superstars Carmelo Anthony and Amar’e Stoudemire. In the 10 games Lin has starred in, he has averaged 24.6 points per game on 50 percent shooting, .35 percent from three-point land, and 72 percent from the free-throw line. He has also averaged 9.2 assists and 4.3 rebounds per game. He has, however, also averaged 5.6 turnovers per game, a possible concern once he starts ...
• 02.20.12
  What Jeremy Lin Reveals About UFC’s Role in Society Basketball, Fighting, jeremy lin, Jon Jones, MMA, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, Tim Tebow, UFC | Comments Off

  New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin has done more than take the sports world by storm. He has shown MMA fans just how unimportant the sport is in the mainstream. However, this isn't to the detriment of the UFC. It just shows that the traditional ball sports still occupy a significant, crucial and massive role in American society—a role that the UFC is apparently nowhere near reaching, the deal with FOX notwithstanding.Lin's success story with the Knicks has swept the nation. If you walk up to a random male and say "Linsanity," they'll know what you're talking about. All this fanfare ...
• 02.20.12
  New York Knicks: Race Plays a Factor in How Jeremy Lin Is Covered in the Media Basketball, Floyd Mayweather, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York, New York Knicks, Opinion, Tim Tebow, US Cities | Comments Off

  Jeremy Lin is taking the NBA and sports world by storm.  Lin, a Harvard grad who has bounced around the NBA and D-League the last year-and-a-half has ignited the once pathetic New York Knicks by leading them to victories. Lin’s story is one of rags to riches.  Lin has risen from the depths of obscurity into bright lights of consistent media coverage and being a star.  He went from being nearly cut two weeks ago to being the face of the New York Knicks franchise today.  There are several things that are rather telling about Lin’s story.  One, he is ...
• 02.20.12
  Jeremy Lin: The Real Difference Between Lin and Tebow Basketball, Denver, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York, New York Knicks, Opinion, Tim Tebow, US Cities | Comments Off

  Jeremy Lin and Tim Tebow share many similarities. Both are religious, hard-working, and underdogs who have had brief stints of glory in sports. Both were college stars, but also overlooked in the draft.The big similarity, is that both athletes are popular. Tebow carried Denver, Christianity, and the NFL's fan bases on his back. Lin has touched the Knicks, Christianity, Asians, and the NBA. So what's the difference? We are about to find out:Tim Tebow was blatantly Christian. Controversies over his gospel eye-black stole the show in College Football. Every rush, pass, step, or interview Tim Tebow did was about God. Everything. Tebow had a ...
• 02.17.12
  Jeremy Lin, Tim Tebow Camparison: Why Linsanity and Tebowmania Differ Greatly Basketball, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, Tim Tebow | Comments Off

  Linsanity is taking over the nation. In a single week, the unknown Harvard grad living on his brother’s couch and on the verge of being cut by the New York Knicks, has become a cultural icon. Lin’s appeal far supersedes basketball. Politicians, lawyers, doctors and housewives alike have been swept up by the story of Jeremy Lin. Lin’s story is a great one. A walk-on at Harvard after no school offered him a scholarship. A player who produced at both the high school and collegiate level, but for whatever reason never received the opportunity in the NBA he now evidently deserved. Lin’s Asian ...
• 02.16.12
  Jeremy Lin: Why He Shouldn’t Be Compared to Tim Tebow jeremy lin, Multiple Sports, New York, New York Knicks, Opinion, Tim Tebow | Comments Off

  The amazing story of Jeremy Lin has been so fascinating and so good that even this Knick-hating Heat fan has been legitimately excited about his ascension.If you don't know the story of Jeremy Lin—wait, who are we kidding—of course you know the story of Jeremy Lin. But just in case, here's the cribs notes: he played for four years at Harvard where he averaged 12.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. He went undrafted in the 2010 NBA draft prior to being picked up by Golden State.Golden State would release him on the first day of training camp ...
• 02.16.12
  Jeremy Lin-Tim Tebow Comparisons Don’t Really Fit jeremy lin, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, Tim Tebow | Comments Off

  It’s always fun when an athlete seemingly comes out of nowhere and has success in the pros.  Jeremy Lin, of the New York Knicks, is the latest example. In two weeks the second year point guard has gone from an undrafted journeyman, out of Harvard, to the toast of the "Big Apple". Lin’s effect on the Knicks—not to mention his evangelical faith—has naturally led to comparisons with Tim Tebow, the quarterback who led the Broncos to last-second win after last-second win this past NFL season. But aside from those two things, Lin and Tebow don't really warrant comparison, as they have little ...
• 02.16.12
  NBA Linsanity’s Ridiculous Turn to Racial Hyper-Sensitivity Basketball, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, Tim Tebow | Comments Off

  The NBA Linsanity surrounding New York Knicks' point guard Jeremy Lin has ridiculously turned into racial hyper-sensitivity. Yesterday, the Linsanity meter reached another high, although it had nothing to do with Jeremy Lin's performance on the basketball court. With Linsanity permeating every segment of society, it was only a matter of time that someone somewhere would be offended by all of Lin's media focus, and decry the creative, clever, or at times, cheesy expressions acknowledging this NBA season's top story. And, with Linsanity appealing to sports loving fundamentalists, atheists, elitists, leftists, anarchists and even Boston Celtics alike, it was expected that some silly offense would ...
• 02.15.12
  Jeremy Lin Being Looked at Through Rose-Colored Glasses Just Like Tim Tebow jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, Tim Tebow | Comments Off

  Jeremy Lin has electrified a New York Knicks fanbase that hasn't had a lot to be excited about lately.  He's drawing comparisons to Tim Tebow as a feel-good story and is sparking great discussion about whether his performance will continue or fall off. The problem I'm having with Lin is that the national media seems to be totally ignoring his deficiencies, but I am going to address them now. Lin Is Not a Good ShooterOver the Knicks' six-game winning streak, Lin has put up some excellent scoring numbers, averaging 26.8 points per game while shooting a respectable 49 percent from the field, 26 ...
• 02.15.12
  Why It’s Cool to Cheer For Jeremy Lin and Not Tim Tebow Basketball, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, Tim Tebow | Comments Off

  Jeremy Lin is a fan of Tim Tebow.That does not mean their stories are similar, nor does it indicate that the two can be juxtaposed at this point or at any juncture going forward.There is a lot to love about the story of the underdog. This is the first point where the narratives between Lin and Tebow differ.Tebow is viewed as arguably the greatest college football player in history. Winning two national championships at SEC powerhouse University of Florida, Tebow was heavily recruited prior to deciding on Florida.The polarizing quarterback was a two-time All-American, AP Player of the Year and ...
• 02.15.12
  Knicks Basketball : Jeremy Lin-Tim Tebow Comparisons Are a Joke Right? Basketball, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, Tim Tebow | Comments Off

  When I first heard that people were comparing Jeremy Lin to Tim Tebow, I assumed they were joking. Seriously? Tim Tebow and Jeremy Lin? It's not even close, ladies and gentlemen. Jeremy Lin was an undrafted player out of Harvard where he never once played in an NCAA tournament game. He qualified for a few postseason awards but never won any. Lin was All-Ivy League first team and holds several conference records. That's nice. Then there's Tim Tebow. Tim Tebow was the starting quarterback on a Florida team that dominated college football. Tebow started for almost his entire Florida career. Florida was the dominant team ...
• 02.13.12
  Lin-Igma: Meditations on the Anti-Tebow Basketball, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, Tim Tebow | Comments Off

  (Full disclosure: I had every intent on this article numbering among the woefully few which did not employ Jeremy Lin's name in a pun. However, as the thread of this topic unwound in my head, I came to the sobering realization that, as light is to the black hole, I am powerless against the pun's mighty pull.)It is not until you visit New York Knicks sensation Jeremy Lin's Twitter account that you get a feel for what Lin is about on a human level. Tweets thanking or crediting God for recent victories are as common as Tweets thanking Spike Lee ...
• 02.09.12
  Jeremy Lin: Why ‘Linsanity’ Will Topple ‘Tebowmania’ Basketball, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, Tim Tebow | Comments Off

  Not only is Jeremy Lin filling up the stat sheet in every possible category, but he's actually winning basketball games for the New York Knicks.New York has won three straight with for the first time in a month and is looking relevant once again.Lin is not only running point, but he's leading the Knicks' scorers as well because of injuries to Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire.With last night's victory over the Wizards, Lin's third straight 20-plus point game, it is safe to say "Linsanity" is officially a force to be reckoned with.But is it enough to topple the hysteria of ...
• 02.08.12
  Jeremy Lin Is Modern-Day Hero America Loves Basketball, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, Tim Tebow | Comments Off

  There was a time when we sports fiends shot for the stars, or at the very least idolized them. Those days are gone and replaced by an era of the unlikely hero. Drew Brees passes for over 5,000 yards, then breaks Dan Marino's long-standing passing record. Boring. Kobe Bryant eclipses Shaquille O'Neal on the all-time scoring list. Yawn. Let's just say that we recognize the big names in the sport, but they hardly get the juices flowing anymore. America has fallen in love with the little man, and the crush is an epidemic that is leaking to multiple sports. Forget the homecoming king or queen, ...
• 02.07.12
  Jeremy Lin: Knicks Sensation Has More in Common with Tim Tebow Than You Think Basketball, jeremy lin, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York Knicks, Opinion, Tim Tebow | Comments Off

  In a world with 24-hour social networking that can be accessed by the majority of the planet in seconds, news travels fast these days. So when an undrafted Asian-American point guard from Harvard plays two spectacular games in a row for the New York Knicks, word spreads quickly.World, meet Jeremy Lin. In his past two games (both Knicks wins) with the most recent being his first career start, Lin registered 80 minutes played. In those games he has put up 53 points, 15 assists and has attempted 9.3 free throws per 36 minutes, good enough for third in the league ...
• 08.09.10
  The Glory Lines: Tim Tebow’s Hazing Haircut, Brandon Morrow’s Near No Hitter, Isiah Thomas Rejoins The Knicks, & Tiger Woods’ Worst Score Ever Brandon Morrow, New York Knicks, NFL, Thomas Jones, Tiger Woods, Tim Tebow | Comments Off

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