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The University of Florida campus is slowly catching wind of Tim Tebow’s decision to star in a Super Bowl ad slated to “Whoever wants to pay for an ad during the Super Bowl should be able to do so,” he said. “It’s more interesting that Focus on the Family was able to convince Tim Tebow to promote their organization and their issues.” Camille Jacobs, a UF junior and member of Campus Crusade for Christ, said she was excited to hear that Tebow has this opportunity. “He’s just standing up for what he believes in,” Jacobs said, “and no matter what you believe in, it’s going to be controversial.” She said students of the Gator Nation will probably be behind him “whether they’re Christian or not.”air on CBS on Feb. 7, and some say the ad’s message is bound to spark controversy. The ad spot was purchased by Focus on the Family, a conservative Christian organization that places emphasis on marriage and parenthood. The Associated Press reported this week that the ad’s theme will be “Celebrate Family, Celebrate Life,” with Pam Tebow sharing the story of her difficult 1987 pregnancy -- instead of getting an abortion she decided to give birth to Tebow, the now-famous quarterback who went on to become a Heisman Trophy winner, leading the Gators to two BCS wins. Gary Schneeberger, Focus on the Family spokesman, told ABC News he couldn’t comment on the content of the ad. However, he said his organization has always viewed the Tebows as “strong, committed Christians” who have inspirational family stories to tell.
AC Stokes, the UF director of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Affairs, said Tebow is probably aware that he is being used for a political purpose and that he will now be associated with Focus on the Family’s viewpoints.
