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Tebowing: Will Tim Tebow’s kneeling-in-prayer pose become next Mile High Salute? (PHOTOS)

Could Tim Tebow's gesture of supplication after reaching the end zone replace the spike? That's the heavenly goal of Tebowing.com, a new website featuring photos of just plain folks bending a knee and resting head on fist, in blessed tribute to The Chosen One -- and we're not talking about...
By Michael RobertsOctober 27, 2011
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Could Tim Tebow’s gesture of supplication after reaching the end zone replace the spike?

That’s the heavenly goal of Tebowing.com, a new website featuring photos of just plain folks bending a knee and resting head on fist, in blessed tribute to The Chosen One — and we’re not talking about Timmy’s oft-praised Lord and Savior. Look below to see some examples — and visit the site to contribute one of your own.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

michaelrobertscolo@gmail.com

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