Tim Tebow News Update: ‘I Am So Excited That ESPN Has Given Me This Incredible Opportunity,’ Says Tebow After Landing A Job On ESPN
Tim Tebow News Update:
Finally, the football sensation has landed a job following his release from England Patriots during the NFL pre-season.
The 26-year old most searched athlete of the year has been unemployed for the whole season and now his future is looking brighter, but not as a football quarterback anymore. Tim Tebow has been hired by ESPN will be on SEC Nation to cover pregame shows from college football games.
ESPN senior vice president of programming for college networks, Justin Connolly is thrilled to have Tebow on board saying: "Tim is a SEC icon with a national fan base and broad appeal, Tim brings a wealth of knowledge about the game, the conference and the passion among SEC fans."
He will start to work on different campuses from week to week starting August 28 next year; Truly what a wonderful way to end the year for the football superstar.
He may not be able to pursue his career in the NFL just yet, but Tebow hasn't given up his dreams on coming back on the league.
"I am so excited that ESPN has given me this incredible opportunity," according to Tebow who once played for the Broncos and Jets. "When I was six years old I fell in love with the game of football, and while I continue to pursue my dream of playing quarterback in the NFL, this is an amazing opportunity to be part of the unparalleled passion of college football and the SEC."
This will be a perfect opportunity for Tebow to share his knowledge in football to his loyal followers.
On Monday, ESPN has announced that Tebow will be a part of SEC Network as a football analyst. The football star will be debuting as a football analyst on January 6 during the pregame coverage of the BCS national championship. He will also be a part in some of "SportsCenter" segments and other collegiate football programs aired on ESPN.
ESPN has offered Tebow a multi-year agreement to join ESPN analyst Joe Tessitore as first commentors hired for the SEC Nation, as reported by Darren Rovell.
Tebow's NFL dreams will not be hindered by his new job as a football analyst as assured by the Sports Network company, ESPN "will not preclude him from continuing to pursue playing opportunities in the NFL."
