Post #3 - Linsanity vs. Tebowmania

If one is a watcher of professional sports, they will see the madness that particular athletes have sent millions of fans.

It started in NFL football with Tim Tebow, quarterback for the Denver Broncos. After being the back up for the first 5 games of the season, the fans boo’d and jeered until they got what they want. Game 6, the fans cheered and roared as college football sensation Tim Tebow made his first start of the season.

After going 1-4 with Kyle Orton, Tebow led the team to a 7-4 record and a wildcard spot. Not only did he lead them to the playoffs, but he led them deep into playoffs as they were able to defeat the Pittsburg Steelers in overtime. Unfortunately, this Tebowmania fell apart as Tom Brady and the New England Patriots beat the Broncos and sent them home.

Jeremy Lin started midway through a struggling New York Knicks season. With Carmelo Anthony out due to injury, it was Lin that carried the team on his back, scoring more points through the first 10 games as a starter than any player in history.

Since he’s started, the Knicks have gone 10-3 and have became contenders for the playoffs and even considered by many sports analyst to possibly win the championship. Linsanity has ran wild on the NBA and many are wondering which is better, Linsanity or Tebowmania?

While Linsanity is hot right now, it is too early to tell where the Knicks will end up. Eventually, Linsanity could contend with Tebowmania. But, while Tebow has a playoff win, with an amazing overtime touchdown to beat what many considered to be the best defense in football. Lin is still playing in the regular season and many don’t know how far the Knicks will go. If Lin can carry the Knicks into the playoffs, then Linsanity could overtake Tebowmania.

But for now, Tebowmania reigns supreme over the land!