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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Denver Quarterback and Local Woman Form Unlikely Friendship

Tim Tebow whisked Kelly Faughnan on a date to the College Football Awards, and in December brought her to a Broncos game.

Even though the football season has ended for Denver quarterback Tim Tebow, his star still shines bright in the household of Kelly Faughnan, whose serendipitous encounter with him at an amusement park led to a date at the College Football Awards.  ”I just think he’s great, a really nice guy,” said Kelly, 22, from the living room of her Clifton home just minutes before the NFL playoff game Saturday night between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots. The story of the gentle friendship between Faughnan and Tebow is noteworthy because it is an anomaly in the brutal world of professional football. Tebow, who led his team on a phenomenal run until Saturday, has been criticized for his faith and his open talk about his belief in God. …

Mary S.

7:15 pm on Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Great story, thank you for sharing. He seems like a very nice person...but I'm glad the Pats won. I hope Kelly's friendship with Tim continues for a long time.   more ›

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