Back in February I reported how pro footballer Terrell Owens, who broke his leg in December, was OK to play in the Super Bowl only seven weeks after surgery. Owens claimed his recovery was part of God’s plan to give him an even bigger platform during Super Bowl week than he otherwise would have had, thus proving God's greatness:
If you believe in miracles, just wait until Sunday… Do you believe in God? Read John, Chapter 11. That's all about believing.
Hum, John doesn’t have a Chapter 11. Never mind.
(Correction: yes it does - my error.)
Anyway, Owens is in the news again.
He was suspended Saturday, two days after he said the Eagles showed "a lack of class" for not publicly recognizing his 100th career touchdown catch in a game on Oct. 23. In the same interview with ESPN.com on Thursday, Owens said the Eagles would be better off with Green Bay's Brett Favre at quarterback instead of McNabb.
Surely not? How can God have allowed this to happen? And how did Owens explain being deserted by God?
Wait – Owens apologized:
A contrite Terrell Owens, hoping to overturn his dismissal from the Philadelphia Eagles, on Tuesday apologized to coach Andy Reid, quarterback Donovan McNabb, the team's owner and president, and fans.
So did God slip up in allowing his protégé to be suspended? Or was his whole purpose all along to show Owens apologizing? Yes, that must be it. God wanted us to see Owens apologize – I believe!
Terrell Owens with his mouth shut – IT’S A MIRACLE!
Every time someone uses the "God" word, they're covering their asses.
Posted by: Francois Tremblay | November 08, 2005 at 09:11 PM
Uh, Skeptico? John does, in fact, have a chapter 11. It has 21 chapters total. You must have gotten it confused with 1 John, 2 John, or 3 John, which only have 5, 1, and 1 respectively.
Anyway, I've always been amused at how certain famous folks think the *Creator*of*the*U*N*I*V*E*R*S*E*!* must be so passionately concerned about their careers that He'll intervene directly to help them out. I guess God is paying handsomely for his premium sports channels and wants to make damn sure he gets his money's worth. Kind of reminds me of the joke where a football coach is prepping his team in the locker room before the big game: "Okay guys, this is gonna be a rough one. God is on their side!"
Posted by: Martin Wagner | November 08, 2005 at 10:01 PM
Oops - you're right, thanks for the correction.
Posted by: Skeptico | November 08, 2005 at 10:06 PM
Terrell Owens, formerly of the San Francisco 49ers, became the Philadelphia Eagles in a complex deal involving the 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens in 2004. But now the stance is that the Philadelphia Eagles don't want Terrell Owens in their line-up. The Eagles management is adamant that Owens will not return to the team. He has been overly critical of his team, in particular his quarterback, and his organization - most recently calling them "classless" for not celebrating a personal achievement.
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Posted by: buzz girl | November 18, 2005 at 12:39 AM
TO is still going to complain, no matter what. He thinks he is Gods gift to this earth. He is already rich enough to retire ( at least when you speak to the average individual)....however, he is not the normal individual......he is an a hole...BIG TIME.
The sad thing, is he will be picked up SOME stupid team next year and continue make his millions. TO is a sad excuse for a person.
Posted by: t zorror | November 23, 2005 at 05:00 PM