Tim Tebow 3:16: Stone Cold Steve Austin Says He Can Have It

by Geno Mrosko on Jan 10, 2012 5:46 PM EST in WWE

"Tebow 3:16 says I just whipped your butt. God bless."

You just knew Denver Bronco's quarterback Tim Tebow and the mainstream media's obsession with his religion -- and one verse of the bible, in particular -- would find a way to bleed over into pro wrestling.

Sure enough, parallels are being drawn in the form of the John 3:16 bible verse he made famous by writing it on his eye black during his days playing at the University of Florida. But a certain WWE superstar was using it when Tebow was still running around as a child.

Stone Cold Steve Austin.

"The Rattlesnake" cut one of the most famous promos in pro wrestling history back at the King of the Ring in 1996 when he went off on Jake Roberts, who was working a religious gimmick at the time. Austin's words:

"You sit there, and you thump your Bible, and you say your prayers, and it didn't get you anywhere... Talk about your Psalms, talk about John 3:16 ... Austin 3:16 says I just whipped your ass!"

Even today, that promo has stood the test of time and remains one of the best ever.

But now that Austin has slowly faded into B-movie roles while Tebow has risen from a fourth string quarterback to a starter who just defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wildcard Round of the NFL playoffs, he's taking over the verse.

Indeed, many outlets picked up on quite a few interesting statistics from the Broncos vs. Steelers game this past Sunday. Like the fact that Tebow threw for exactly 316 yards. And that he averaged 31.6 yards per pass attempt. There are more but they get increasingly silly and you get the point.

Naturally, Austin was found and asked what his thoughts were about Tebow taking over the number he helped get over so big. His response (via Fox Sports):

"Austin 3:16 still rules. If Tebow can throw for 316 yards again this weekend, then hell, he can have the numbers, and I'll have no problem with it. A guy named John was using it before me . . . so if Tebow can do it again, more power to him! I'm not a Denver fan, but Tim's a great role model for kids."

Tebow throwing for exactly 316 yards against the New England Patriots is about as likely as me going outside and getting struck by lightning three times in a row in the middle of January in the Midwest. Then again, I thought the same odds applied to his being able to accomplish that feat against the number one defense in the NFL that Pittsburgh brought to town this past weekend.

Anything can happen, right?

Really, let's just admit how silly this whole thing is -- including the rise and inevitable fall of Tebow -- and go back to the serious business of talking about The Funkasaurus from Planet Funk.

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Austin should double bird him

Fuck Teabag.

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by *Californication* on Jan 10, 2012 6:19 PM EST reply actions

Fuck you.

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by Rawuncutnxrated on Jan 10, 2012 8:09 PM EST up reply actions

Waaait for it

fuh fuh fuh fuckkk you gebralto.

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by *Californication* on Jan 11, 2012 2:15 AM EST up reply actions

Ouch.. and oh so original.

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by Rawuncutnxrated on Jan 11, 2012 3:04 AM EST up reply actions

There is no call to rip on Tebow.. and I’m sick of the teabag stuff flying around. Although, the flying teabag for Ryder’s finish is actually cool.. because it looks like a TEABAG.. and not someone who is so brilliant to just change someone’s name for 1st grade comedy.

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by Rawuncutnxrated on Jan 10, 2012 8:11 PM EST up reply actions

I'm not understanding the outrage.

Do you actually like Tim Tebow?

Forget it Donny, you're out of your element.

by Geno Mrosko on Jan 10, 2012 8:31 PM EST up reply actions

ill say this

I absolutely hated that guy in college with a passion. but this year has seen me take a turn. I guess seeing all the x nfl players bash him week after week. and him just smile and win has won me over so to speak. I thank the guy deserves atleast a full year for they way he helped turn around a sorry ass Denver team

He knows the guy with the bandage on his ass is going no were. Were you going fucking no were

by Elstriko on Jan 10, 2012 9:10 PM EST via Android app up reply actions

I don't like how guys like Matt Prater

and Von Miller and Elvis Dumervil and Andre Goodman never seem to get any credit. When they win it’s suddenly all because of Tim Tebow when it couldn’t be any further from the truth. Oftentimes they’ve won despite Tebow.

Forget it Donny, you're out of your element.

by Geno Mrosko on Jan 10, 2012 9:19 PM EST up reply actions

notice

I said helped. and I thank more level headed ppl rightly passed that credit around. but all those guys were nowere to be found when they were helping orton lose 80 percent of his games this season. so I don’t get the winning inspite of tebow. if I guy comes in and gets his team motivated and is a leader and that team goes on a epic turn around how is he not atleast somewhat responsible for it?

He knows the guy with the bandage on his ass is going no were. Were you going fucking no were

by Elstriko on Jan 10, 2012 9:32 PM EST via Android app up reply actions

Yeah

no question he deserves plenty of credit and I didn’t necessarily mean you specifically in my comment. I mean to say that Tebow typically gets far too much love and oftentimes far too much blame. Then, of course, the opposite can also be true. Sometimes he doesn’t get enough love and sometimes he doesn’t get enough blame. Like how everyone shut up quickly when they lost three games in a row to close the season and couldn’t put up more than 3 points against the Chiefs in a game that would have won them the AFC West and put them in the playoffs. He turned the ball over like crazy in those three games and he singlehandedly lost them the Buffalo game but again, no one really wanted to bag on him too much because it would contribute to killing his mystique and heaven for-fucking-bid that happens.

Really, it’s the media. They perpetrated this bullshit and I don’t blame them for doing so so much as despise them for it.

Forget it Donny, you're out of your element.

by Geno Mrosko on Jan 10, 2012 10:13 PM EST up reply actions

for sure

they like it cause it draws money. I mean the guy has a it quality to him to be one of the top selling Jersey the last 2 years. before the media push began. I just want to see him fail or succeed on his own merits ya know. stop with the extreme shits rsonalization.

He knows the guy with the bandage on his ass is going no were. Were you going fucking no were

by Elstriko on Jan 10, 2012 10:24 PM EST via Android app up reply actions

Thanks for shootin’ straight on Tebow, Geno. He seems like a super nice dude and all but the media obsession with him is ridiculous. Prater wasn’t even getting any love after the game where he drilled both of those 50+ yard kicks. It was still “Wow, Tebow did it again!” as if no other QB in the sport had that innate clutch ability to set his kicker up for a…60 yard field goal.

But then again I’ve been following the media coverage of baseball pretty closely for years and it can be just as misleading and brutally inaccurate there too.

I hate the mainstream media.

by Kanenite on Jan 10, 2012 11:06 PM EST up reply actions

It's why SBNation is preferable.

Fan perspective is the real perspective. Takes out all the bullshit considerations everyone else gives to sports.

Forget it Donny, you're out of your element.

by Geno Mrosko on Jan 10, 2012 11:53 PM EST up reply actions

Funny you say that.. because it was all the “experts” that buried Tebow the second he graduated college & decided to enter the draft. I like that he’s proved them all wrong.. maybe not 100% wrong or 100% of the time.. but they have been wrong. I have enjoyed watching them eat crow one by one. The fans in Denver, have been the ones to support him the second they drafted him… so, is that the fan perspective you’re talking about.. the ones who chanted him name when he was behind Orton even when Orton was winning? Or the fan perspective that bought a billboard to get Tebow playing. Or is it the fan perspective of guys like the one way up top.. Who can only bag on Tebow saying things these “experts” have said, who changed their minds, but the “fans” cannot because they have zero credibility & cannot admit being the slightest bit wrong… and while making an argument has to run to disparaging remarks about the person.. which actually lessens their argument.. who dismisses everything Tebow has done up to this point.. lets be fair.. yes, the rest of the team deserves credit too.. but they were 1-4 w/ some great passer & its the exact same team the only player of difference is Tebow.. ohh, they did trade their #1 wideout to St. Louis.. so not the exact same team.. most would say it was a step down at that point. Whatever it is that Tebow does.. he brings the team with him.. he doesn’t take credit.. he defers to coaches & teammates.. he’s not a criminal like the 2 starting QBs in Pennsylvania.

Just remember, the next time you debate.. if you run up and call him a teabag or whatever… you just lost. There’s nothing else you can say or do at that point.. because no one is going to listen to an argument made by using childlike tactics.

Suum Cuique

by Rawuncutnxrated on Jan 11, 2012 12:07 AM EST up reply actions

Hey teabag, noone is reading that block of shit.

Tebow sucks.

Now that I got that out of the way, let me asses this Tebow situation factually and open minded, barring bias.

oh wait,

fuck you.

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by *Californication* on Jan 11, 2012 2:17 AM EST up reply actions

Expert on teabags.. I'm sure you get served daily.. is that with..

or without hair?
Expert on blocks of shit as well. No surprise there..

I get why you’re saddened.. California.. you must be a Raiders fan.. that would make anyone depressed.. and you fit into the uneducated mold of fans they seem to have. There are diamonds in the rough, but the only rough you know about is what your b/f does to you 3x nightly.

Suum Cuique

by Rawuncutnxrated on Jan 11, 2012 3:10 AM EST up reply actions

After writing that.. I would have removed it.. I’m done with you.. its not worth it. You’re not worth it. For the most part I enjoy everyone here, even when people don’t agree… its still great times. You on the other hand, not worth it.. good luck to you.

Suum Cuique

by Rawuncutnxrated on Jan 11, 2012 3:28 AM EST up reply actions

"I like that he’s proved them all wrong"

He really hasn’t, though. That’s kind of the point.

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by Brooklyn Dodgers Mets Fan on Jan 11, 2012 10:18 AM EST up reply actions

When Denver was 1-4 w/ Orton.. all those same guys played. The reason Tebow gets the most credit is because 1.. he’s the QB, and no matter how much I hate saying it.. they get the credit & blame 1st & most. 2.. They ended up in the playoffs & they did it w/ Tebow & after they started 1-4.

In reverse.. How about Peyton Manning being hurt.. they were 13-3 or something like that last year.. most of the same team, Manning is hurt, they are 2-14 this year.. everyone excused Indy from losing because Peyton was hurt.. So, you could say that the back ups lost those games as much as Peyton won them.

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by Rawuncutnxrated on Jan 11, 2012 12:13 AM EST up reply actions

All those same guys were not playing

and you act as though there’s no such thing as players improving throughout the season? Again, you say they made the playoffs but that was a function of playing in a garbage division more than it was Tebow coming in and blowing everyone’s doors off. He got by on smoke and mirrors and he accomplished the rare feat of setting up his kicker to hit 60 yard field goals. Big deal. Why are you leaving out the fact that he went 0-3 to close the season and committed 10 turnovers in those three games and the ONLY reason they made the playoffs is because Oakland couldn’t beat San Diego? THAT’S the shit I’m talking about. Don’t pump him up and just ignore the fact that he fucks up … A LOT.

Forget it Donny, you're out of your element.

by Geno Mrosko on Jan 11, 2012 2:02 AM EST up reply actions

And don’t rip him down & ignore the facts that he pumped them up. If you want to compare season stats.. lets do that.. he had a record of what? 7-4? So that would imply that he was 3 games better than he was bad. And.. the big one.. he won in the playoffs w/ 316 yards beating a team that was the #1 pass def in the league. No one said he could win.. and everyone said he wouldn’t be able the throw on them.. all he did, was throw bomb after bomb on them. Yes.. the wideouts deserve credit.. hell.. why doesn’t the O-line get ALL the credit every single play? They never get any love.. if they didn’t do their jobs.. no one can do anything else. Tebow hit DT in stride.. made perfect throws.. the receivers made big time catches.. the whole thing came together… and that Defense you want to give so much love to… they gave up a 14 pt lead to a gimpy QB & no running back, they also lost a starting Olineman.. and the D gave up 14 quick points… and the lone mistake on offense was McGahee’s.

Want to know what Tebow can do.. look at Bama v LSU.. one QB was pumped up… hyping his team on the sidelines.. the other sat in despair.. and the team followed suit. Orton couldn’t rally together a pick up basketball game.. Tebow turned a 1-4 team & gave them a ton of inspiration. And I don’t need “FANS” to tell me anything.. I listen to his TEAMMATES… they tell the story. Who cares what the media gives love to… Tim always defers to his teammates… he takes it upon himself to thank them for their hard work & efforts. He thanks the coaches.. which, I almost ever hear of the QB doing.. he’s thanking coordinators.. anyone but himself… and Prater wasn’t really needed for any FG in the Playoff game..

Don’t blame Tim for what the media does.. listen to his teammates… listen to him. He can’t make them write stories for Prater.. who hit amazing field goals. The TEAM played like madmen during that winning streak.. and the losing streak, they fought hard.. I don’t like how they backed into the playoffs either.. but so did Detroit & Cincy.. and no ones rag taggin them.. ohh.. can’t cuz they lost already.

If I had money.. which I don’t.. I’d bet on NE big.. but I still think it would be an entertaining game.. I won’t count Tebow out.. ever… he just doesn’t give up.. and that work ethic should be applauded. He’s like the Daniel Bryan & CM Punk of wrestling. Every reason not to make it.. and fought their way there anyway.

Suum Cuique

by Rawuncutnxrated on Jan 11, 2012 3:24 AM EST up reply actions

that's some excellent points

the guy wins games and takes no.glory from it. to the point that ppl improve over the season well 85 we’re there last year with the sorry ass broncos witch I loved cause I’m a raider fan. hell there is only a hand full of other qb I would take over him if we could have anyone playing in the nfl. the guy has a lot of holes in his game but on the other end of the spectrum his does things better then anyone in the nfl. for all the next best qbs to come into the nfl the brothers Matt or cam Sam or romo. the guy has as many play-off wins as everyone one of them combined.

He knows the guy with the bandage on his ass is going no were. Were you going fucking no were

by Elstriko on Jan 11, 2012 3:54 AM EST via Android app up reply actions

I loved the point about..

The playoff wins combined. So very true.

Not just anyone knocks off the Steelers in the playoffs. A lot of people picked them to go back to the SB this year. Shows how much those “experts” know. Hell, I woulda gave Pitts a 75% chance of winning against Denver.. that’s a 12-4 AFC champion Steeler team.. its no joke to pull that win. Jim Rome said he’s a made man.. at least for a season. He deserves that at least. He listened to his biggest critic & his game evolved as well. And Tim also ran for a TD & 50yds. He played great.. and Denver’s D still almost lost that game for them.

Suum Cuique

by Rawuncutnxrated on Jan 11, 2012 4:02 AM EST up reply actions

When the Broncos went 1-4 to start the year, the Broncos team scored 20 or more points in 4 of those 5 games.

When the Broncos went 7-4 to end the year, the Broncos team scored 20 or more points in 3 of those 11 games.

by Kanenite on Jan 11, 2012 4:04 AM EST up reply actions

the only

stat that mattered was W & L
every thing else means less then shit

He knows the guy with the bandage on his ass is going no were. Were you going fucking no were

by Elstriko on Jan 11, 2012 4:56 AM EST via Android app up reply actions

a lot of that was they played

a run first offence while his less then stellar passing got ironed out

He knows the guy with the bandage on his ass is going no were. Were you going fucking no were

by Elstriko on Jan 11, 2012 4:58 AM EST via Android app up reply actions

Didn’t like him at UF.. when he went pro.. and everyone bagged on him.. I was like.. dude is a winner.. no matter what position he plays.. he’s a gamer & will bust his ass & it’ll be fun. I am a fan of his now.. he’s won me over & I hate Denver, but I like watching how they play ball the right way.. its a fun game to watch, ugly at times too.. no doubt about that.. but they get intense & the crowds at home games are the closest to college & that makes it fun too.

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by Rawuncutnxrated on Jan 11, 2012 12:09 AM EST up reply actions

that's how I feel

and I’m a raiders fan my fav team. as much as I hate Denver seeing that guy stick it to every nfl espn expert /former player has been fun and will continue to be as long as it last.

He knows the guy with the bandage on his ass is going no were. Were you going fucking no were

by Elstriko on Jan 11, 2012 12:19 AM EST via Android app up reply actions

you drop back in zone

you bring your pass rush
and it didn’t get you nothing
well by golly tebow 316 says I just whooped your behind

He knows the guy with the bandage on his ass is going no were. Were you going fucking no were

by Elstriko on Jan 10, 2012 7:14 PM EST via Android app reply actions

I said this in the other post

But this is absolutely perfect. I would so buy a Tebow 3:16 shirt

So go forth, my brethren, and proceed to mark the f*ck out

by C. J. Bradford on Jan 10, 2012 7:57 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions

One of the reasons he’s getting great praise is because in over time, he threw 1 pass.. it went 80 yrs exactly & that’s how it all came to pass. Its really spectacular. There have never been 316 yds passing exactly in a playoff game & only 46, now 47.. and that leads to another Bible verse that Tebow had on his eye blacks in college. There is a wonderful article on CBSsports.com that explains it & much much more of the “numbers” from that game.

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by Rawuncutnxrated on Jan 10, 2012 8:13 PM EST up reply actions

I'm going to enjoy it when Tebow fails.

Really, really enjoy it, in fact.

by Razztopia on Jan 10, 2012 7:41 PM EST reply actions

Funny thing.. 30 other qbs will fail this year too. Only one will win it all. Hates keep hating.. you should be kickin’ it w/ Kane.. he can tell you all the cool things hateraide will get you.

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by Rawuncutnxrated on Jan 11, 2012 12:15 AM EST up reply actions

You said it perfectly Geno

We need to be talking about The Man From Planet Funk, none of this john, tim, sam or whoever 3:16. SOMEBODY CALL MY MAMA!!!

by hfl2013 on Jan 10, 2012 8:04 PM EST reply actions

Oh, Geno...

Over the weekend it was almost 60 degrees here in St. Louis. There were thunderstorms.. and sometimes you get the thunder snowstorms.. but.. this is a very warm winter, which means its going to be hot & very humid come summer for us. We had more days above 50 degrees than snow.. and haven’t been in the single digits once. The 3x will be the hard part, but, if you or californication would like to volunteer for an experiment.. I wanna wrap one of you in tin foil & see if we can get those 3 strikes of lightning. :)

Suum Cuique

by Rawuncutnxrated on Jan 10, 2012 8:16 PM EST reply actions

I have no problem with Tebow but the whole 3:16 is blasphemous and if Tebow is the true christian like he says he is, he wouldn’t even condone it. It was part of Austin’s rise in the late 90’s but that was clearly a different time. If he does start using it in any way or fashion then it’ll be worst than Jarrett who is another one stating he’s a christian saying he sold his soul to the devil to get to be with Karen. Now it maybe a character but you aren’t and NEVER suppose to be saying anything like that, no matter how controversial you want to try and make yourself to perceived by fans. I’m not going to get religious or anything but it’s being pretty hypocritical about your beliefs.

you're own stupidity will lead you to your own downfall

by congestedthoughts on Jan 10, 2012 9:53 PM EST reply actions

And I’m sure you said that all the time when Austin was running around saying it too, right? Or maybe you’re one of those that picks & chooses what pile to jump on? So I am guessing you’re the resident expert on hypocrisy.

Suum Cuique

by Rawuncutnxrated on Jan 11, 2012 12:17 AM EST up reply actions

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by Jesse Holland on Jan 10, 2012 10:12 PM EST reply actions

What a silly person

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by Brooklyn Dodgers Mets Fan on Jan 10, 2012 10:45 PM EST reply actions

Tebow-haters crack me up.

All the man does is give God all the glory, and people hate him that. Not surprisingly, since this same hatred occured to Jesus, his disciples, and the hundreds of Christians who were persecuted and executed by the Romans and Jews for the 1st three centuries.

If you’re going to hate on anyone, then you should hate on the media who keeps giving him the exposure that he never asked for.

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