Alabama Passed A Tim Tebow Bill, And It Wasn’t Even Stupid

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Sorry about the headline, it’s just that every time there’s a story about Tim Tebow specifically, or anything done in his name, it tends to be stupid. Or at least that has been largely the case since he was drafted No. 25 overall in a surprise pick by the Broncos in 2010.

The former Heisman winning quarterback at Florida, Tebow is widely regarded as one of the greatest college football players ever. Though his career in the NFL has been a little less…consistent. In fact, prior to his recent signing by the Eagles, Tebow hadn’t been on a roster since 2012.

Having said that, last week the Alabama House of Representatives, which isn’t just 20 hissing possums in a barn after all,  passed a bill, which would give home-school students more access to playing team sports in their school district.

The Tim Tebow Bill’s inspiration came from the fact that Tebow, himself, was home-schooled, but was allowed to play for his local high school’s football team. And he did okay too. Despite the many tales Tebow has told about his underdog status, he actually led Nease High School to a state championship in 2005.

Giving kids access to anything that enriches their lives is a good idea, but don’t go thinking that Alabama is leading the charge in the effort. The only thing the Cotton State leads the nation in these days is the rate of prescription narcotic use.

Maybe they should call it the Oxycontin State?

According to the Sports News, Alabama is just one of 29 states currently with similar legislation in the works. And in many case, access extends beyond sports, including music programs and other activities home-schooled kids wouldn’t ordinarily have access to.