Jeremy Lin has taken the sports world by surprise in the last week and a half, breaking Shaquille O’Neil’s record of most points scored in his first 5 games in the NBA. This story is the most talked about story in sports right now, and it’s easy to see why. The Knicks as a team haven’t been this intriguing to watch for a while now. ESPN cannot stop taking about Lin-Sanity. But is all the hype about Jeremy Lin comparable to that of Tebow- Mania? I say yes, and here’s why…
Tim Tebow was arguably the best player to grace a college football field, whereas Lin wasn’t even known in college. In fact, he wasn’t even known 2 weeks ago. The hype is very similar, in that both players have become very popular very quickly, and even the general public knows who each player is. Although, when it comes to their respective sports, you can’t compare these athletes statistically. Lin is dominating, scoring points and leading the Knicks to victory, whereas Tebow has lead the Broncos to victory on numerous occasions, but looks horrendous doing it. Indeed they are both winners, but not comparable statistics wise. Jeremy Lin is a better passer than Tim Tebow (yes, I made a Tebow joke). I think the Lin story is much more comparable to that of Kurt Warner’s story, where he came from practically nothing, hit the field, and became a star. The publicity and hype that is surrounding Lin is like what Tebow got during last season, and are easily comparable, but I don’t think their individual stories as athletes can be compared.
What are your thoughts?
Ann and Mike, I like your new blogger. Reading about something, other than politics, is good for my blood pressure.
ReplyDeleteFeb 16 3:19--this was part of another comment on the No. Greenbush post. I copied and pasted to this post since it pertains to this thread and our new blogger.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the change in topics and weigh in on the discussion.
Exactly where did Lin come from and how did he rise so quickly? The mania part of it I think has more to do with Tebow's actions off the field than on and Lin is still a new sensation. Can he last and can he hold up to the pressures of his new found stardom? Tebow seems to have handled his fame pretty well and even the jokes made about him. As Lin-Sanity grows, I guess the question is, will it impact his game? For now it's just nice to see a little excitement in the Knicks!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the new blogger. I don't know too much about basketball, but this might be a good way to learn. Do we have many sports enthusiasts reading this blog? Good luck, Ryan. Keep them coming.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I have many other ideas and look forward to posting them as soon as I can
ReplyDeleteRyan,
ReplyDeleteIf basketball does not work he still will be just fine--graduate from Harvard.
Also do you follow baseball--it is SPRING TRAINING!! I am really looking forward to your thoughts. I love the new topic. You seem to be a great addition. Good Luck!!
I say you keep the new guy, much rather talk about sports. I've had enough of politics. To that point, Ryan, the CHS wrestling team had another great year... just pointing it out, be nice if we pointed out the good things our home town kids are doing. No offense Mike and Ann, but some of our athletes are much more interesting than town politics. And Ryan... I'm a Celtics fan so I have no comment on the Knicks! Maybe your next post, I'll look forward to it!
ReplyDeleteRyan, what sports will you be writing about. I am glad Ann and Mike put you on THIS blog. Let the bats start swinging.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of getting some politics and some sports.I will be sure to click this on every day. I can see you two (Ann and Mike) do have some good ideas. This was one of the best.
I will be writing about football, basketball, baseball, and hockey
ReplyDeleteRyan, great post, and yes its true this guy is a sensation. I'm a sports fan, but I will be honest here I haven't really followed basketball in some time, although March madness is coming up and I always take an interest in that. I have almost gotten to the point where I might turn on a knick game just to see what all the talk is about, and I haven't watched a pro basketball game in many years.
ReplyDeleteThis guy has put up some fantastic numbers, but to me its the fact that some how he has the Knicks actually winning. Maybe its his excitement, I'm not sure, but Tebow did have the same type of magic with the Broncos.
I will just add one thing hopefully he enjoys every minute of it because in sports he can be here today and gone tomorrow.
The Knicks lost last night to the New Orleans Hornets snapping their 7 game win streak. I guess you can't "Lin" them all.
ReplyDeleteLin them all, that's funny!
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