I'm trading in my Tebowner for a Jeremection.
— Bill Simmons (@sportsguy33) February 9, 2012
Dave Zirin dismantles the common comparison between Lin's extraordinary story and Tebow's rise:
[I]t's for reasons completely disconnected from statistics where the differences blare like a siren. Tim Tebow's commercials and personal branding speak about how everyone has always doubted him, but in reality, he's has every privilege and advantage. He was home schooled but was still allowed to play Florida high school sports. He was allowed to play in a college spread offense built around his rather unique skill-set. He was drafted in the 1st round even though many scouts saw him as a mid to high round project. He is treated like an All-American superstar even without the game to back it up. His clean cut, Evangelical whiteness has caused Republican politicians sportswriters and a whole sector of sportswriters to simply swoon…Tim Tebow had the benefit of the doubt. Jeremy Lin was just doubted.
The Dish 