And another thing, Tebow…  January 12, 2012  Let's get something
straight football fans.  A recent poll revealed that 43% of
those asked thought that God helps Denver Broncos quarterback
Tim Tebow win.  He (God) does not.  God, almost certainly, does
not exist.  Hold on, believers, there's another point here!
What should have been asked is whether Tim Tebow's belief in god
helps him win. The answer to that question is: very possibly.
But so what? Any strong belief that adds to an athlete's
confidence, resolve, focus, etc. may help him or her perform
well. One's state of mind - especially in pro football which
involves playing with pain, risk of significant injury, and
millions of eyes watching your every move - can have a
considerable effect on performance.  It doesn't matter whether
the belief itself is true or not. Absolute confidence in the
Easter Bunny being behind your efforts would have the exact same
effect. An athlete who believes a rabbit's foot, a Power Balance
bracelet, or a lucky penny will optim