Tim Tebow's Super Bowl Debut

He won't be playing football, but college star and Heisman trophy winner Tim Tebow will defnitely be making a memorable Super Bowl debut this year.

Much controversy has been churning about the 30-second anti-abortion commercial Tebow will appear in with his mother Pam during the Super Bowl.

Yes, it is an opinionated commercial and a bold stand for the young Tebow to make, but did we honestly expect anything less from him? Tebow has been open about his religious beliefs since he first took a snap in college ball. During major games he has been known to wear Bible verses painted under his eyes.

Television commercials advertise everything from beer and cars, to political candidates, and yes, even pro-choice and anti-abortion campaigns. I understand it makes people uncomfortable, but not everyone chooses to buy a Cadillac or to drink Bud Light just because they've seen the commercial.

Whether you agree with his choices or not, Tim Tebow is advocating for his beliefs, and making a stand, something that many of us never do.

If Tebow becomes an NFL quarterback, you can expect the debates to continue and people will come to accept Tebow for who he is, or they won't. Tim Tebow is steadfast and he will not change, even if it costs him the spotlight that so many crave.

Voicing disdain and opposition to Tebow is a viewers right, but it is also his right, to voice his opinion. I think it is refreshing to see a young man peacefully making a stand. Watch the commercial or don't, agree or disagree, the debate of Tim Tebow is just beginning.

If only we spent as much time shouting to the world about the gun toating, sexaholic, drug addict, abusive athletes, as we did about Tim Tebow. But these are the behaviors we expect from athletes aren't they? Tebow and his wholesomeness are rare in sports, and that is what makes him rare, and controversial.

Let the games begin.