Tim Tebow: 9 Reasons You HATE Him (or Someone You Know Does)

On Monday night the Denver Broncos lost at home to the Oakland Raiders. As starting quarterback Kyle Orton struggled, the home crowd began the "Tim Tebow" chant. There are many who would like to see Tebow play. There are also many who hate the guy.

Tebow is currently one of the most polarizing figures in professional sports.

You love him. Or you hate him.

Let's look at nine reasons why many people are choosing the latter.

His Book

How does a 23-year-old write an autobiography?

Let's face it, when most of us were in our early twenties we were still trying to figure out who we were and what we wanted.

Where does this punk get off writing a book about his life?

Although to be fair, he has apparently lived a pretty interesting life. Born in the Philippines to Christian missionary parents, he was schooled at home by his mother, going on to become one of the most decorated collegiate athletes in history.

Throw in a few football stories and some inspirational anecdotes and the book nearly writes itself.

Okay, so maybe he should have waited until he was 24.

Because I would have liked a chapter on what he was thinking when the fans were chanting his name on Monday night.

His Faith

There are many who have an issue with Tebow's public Christian beliefs. Tebow has never avoided an opportunity to give thanks or praise when he gets a chance.

While statistically the United States is home to millions who are Christian, there are many who would prefer religion never be spoken of by anyone. Let alone by their quarterback.

The fact that Tebow wears his principles on his sleeve is of particular annoyance to his critics.

We can tolerate a lot from our athletes. We hear about rape and abuse charges, performance enhancing drugs, driving while intoxicated, and numerous criminal cases all the time.

We're okay with that because these are football players.

Just please don't thank your God after the game, okay?

His Media Coverage

Why is a backup quarterback so popular?

There are those who say they are just simply tired of hearing about Tebow. From his book, to his commercials, to his playing time the guy is covered and re-covered again by the media.

But the fact is Tebow is one of the most marketable athletes in the NFL.

Need proof? His No. 15 Denver Broncos jersey is currently fifth in sales according to NFLShop.com.

Oh, and the fact that his jersey fell from its previous No. 1 spot?

It was both newsworthy AND over-covered by the media.

Granted, he doesn't ask for the attention. It's still somehow his fault.

His Photo with Lindsay Vonn and Brooklyn Decker

Brooklyn Decker AND Lindsay Vonn?

I mean, come on.

His Collegiate Career

Hey let's be honest. We love to build up a hero.

But we REALLY love to see them fall.

Ryan Leaf?

Matt Leinart?

Jamarcus Russell?

Admit it. You smiled a little when after hearing over and over that they couldn't fail...they did.

Tebow was a part of the national championship Florida Gator team in 2006 when he was just a freshman. He then became the first ever sophomore to win the Heisman Trophy. His Gators won another championship in 2008 during Tebow's junior season. Then Sports Illustrated named him College Football Player of the Decade as a senior.

Many just want to see Tebow fail at something.

Anything.

His On-Field Antics

Did you see the way he celebrated after that touchdown?

Jumping around and getting excited?

Most fans enjoy a celebration and a player who looks like he truly enjoys what he does. But Tebow draws some criticism for it.

Perhaps if he would perform the River Dance, use a cell phone, pull a Sharpie out of his sock, or even moonwalk he'd have more success.

We love that stuff.

His Squeaky Clean Image

Maybe it's our own shortcomings that make this one stick in our craw so much. I mean let's face it...if you or I were possibly the most famous college football player of all time we may live a little differently than Mr. Tebow.

He doesn't just impersonate being a good guy. Tebow actually seems to BE a good guy.

Humble, polite, hard working, works with children, still a virgin...wait...what now?

That's right. Tebow has publicly stated that he will save his sexual virginity until he marries.

And he really didn't seem that perplexed by the question.

Okay, that's it. Enough of this guy already.

Marry my daughter? Yes.

Quarterback my NFL football team?

No way.

His Looks

Hey, if Tebow looked like Kyle Orton (pictured) it would make the guy a little easier to take.

He could keep his virginity as long as he wanted. No one would care.

But the fact that he looks like a Roman gladiator certainly doesn't help his cause.

Your significant other who never watches football?

Well she is now sporting a brand new Denver Broncos No. 15 jersey. And it's making you a little uncomfortable.

Also, don't think about the fact that she's mumbling his name in her sleep.

It will just make things worse.

His Game

It's nothing personal. He's just not ever going to be an NFL quarterback.

His throwing motion is wrong. He's inaccurate. He can't take a snap under center. He runs too much. He should play tight end, or safety, or fullback, or linebacker.

 And how do we know this? The experts like Merrill Hoge (pictured) and Todd McShay have told us so.

Now keep in mind for a moment that the experts also told us how the Matt Leinarts, Ryan Leafs, and Jamarcus Russells were can't miss prospects.

Also keep in mind that they slept on quarterbacks like Tom Brady, Joe Montana, and Dan Marino.

The simple fact is no one knows.

I don't know.

You don't know.

They don't know.

Until Tebow actually gets substantial playing time we're all just guessing.

Will he be great? Will he be terrible?

Only God knows.

Oops. I forgot I'm not supposed to bring him up.