In a large interview room he was asked a totally inappropriate question—whether or not he is still...

In a large interview room he was asked a totally inappropriate question—whether or not he is still a virgin (I am not going to mention the person’s name who asked the question or his website. It’s out there if you really want it).

Tebow was within his rights to get up and walk out of the room. He was within his rights to tell the questioner that it was none of his damned business. Instead he said "Yes, I am." The reporters in the room—at least the ones with integrity—were clearly uncomfortable at the line of questioning. Tebow laughed and put them at ease.

He took a situation where a "reporter" was clearly out of line and made light of it. It was a move few us could have made so deftly.

Was Tim Tebow "virginity" question out of bounds? | Mr. College Football

For the record, I share Tony's opinion. I'm as tired of hearing about the Tebow Child's exploits as anyone, but I thought Clay Travis' question was stupid, irrelevant, and nobody's business. I am sufficiently irritated that I'm not sure I'll buy his book now.

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Dumb question, I agree

But (correct me if I’m wrong), wasn’t the question, “Are you saving yourself for marriage?”

I realize they both mean the same thing, and both are inappropriate in the football realm, but I think when you put it that way, it takes only a different tone.

What annoys me about it is that it’s given reporters just one more thing to fawn over Tebow about. This is the second article I’ve read where they just think Tebow is soooo awesome and soooo much better than the rest of us for the way he handled this question.

by rblakeh on Jul 24, 2009 11:46 AM EDT reply actions

I didn’t hear the exact wording of the question, having only read reports afterward, but I also don’t think it makes much difference.

"Florida didnt win their first SEC title until 1991 and now they think they invented football."
-Ron Zook

by rustytanton on Jul 24, 2009 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm normally a Clay Travis fan

but he was really out of bounds on this one. The question would have been fine if the whole point of the interview was a human interest piece on Tebow. That just wasn’t the case.

I don’t mind giving props to Tebow for his handling of the question. He was clearly the better man for the moment.

by David Hooper on Jul 24, 2009 2:17 PM EDT reply actions