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    Video: Tim Tebow asked to Military Ball by Louisiana Airman

    By Kristian Dyer | Shutdown Corner – Mon, Feb 13, 2012 2:58 PM EST

    One suspects that Mr. Tebow was awaiting a more attractive proposal than this. (AP)

    Two years ago, Tim Tebow was in full training for the NFL Draft, eventually being taken in the first round by the Denver Broncos. Now after leading the Broncos to the AFC West title and the playoffs, Tebow is ready to be drafted again.

    But this time, it is Uncle Sam that wants him.

    Well, maybe not Uncle…

    Airman Jamie Walden, an active-duty member of the military based in Shreveport, LA goes on YouTube to ask if the Broncos quarterback will be her date to the upcoming Military Ball. In the opening seconds of the video, Walden wastes little time and in prompt military fashion, flat-out makes her request.

    "Tim Tebow, will you be my date to the 2012 Military Ball, my first Military Ball here in Shreveport?" Walden asks as she stares into the camera.

    The video includes Walden's mother Patti making a plea for Tebow to be her daughter's date. it also includes similar outreaches from many of the brave fighting men and women on Walden's base, encouraging Tebow to "Say yes, Tim."

    Of course, Tebow may not be the best choice for Walden to take to the ball if she wants to boogie the night away. ESPN's Erin Andrews burst all of our hopes last month when she said that while Tebow can cut all over the football field, he can't bust a move on the dance floor. Andrews told GQ that "Tebow can do a lot of things, but he cannot dance."

    Walden doesn't seem to know or care that her possible date might be a wallflower, ending her video having changed from her fatigues into more casual clothes with her hair let down.

    "So Tim, with that being said, I hope your answer is yes, and I hope to hear from you soon. Bye," Walden says, waving and smiling.

    Follow Kristian R. Dyer on Twitter @KristianRDyer

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    • Flip
      Flip  •  2 months ago
      A male airman would have a better chance with "Timmy"...He bats for the other team!
    • flyswatter
      flyswatter  •  2 months ago
      I think a gay airman would be in order here.
    • Jim E
      Jim E  •  Tampa, Florida  •  2 months ago
      women stop trying to get tebow HE IS GAY,only a matter of time before he comes out.
    • uptownlegend326
      uptownlegend326  •  2 months ago
      send her back to the trailor parkand pick up the dates she grew up with
      • Fight4Freedom1776
        Fight4Freedom1776 2 months ago
        Hey dumb mass....have your mother pick up a new keyboard, her space bar is obviously working intermittently. As far as trailer parks go, you should learn to spell the word trailer before you make that accusation. What about her makes you think "trailer park"? Is it that she's in Shreveport, LA? She's STATIONED at the USAF base there, dolt! That doesn't mean she's from there...and her accents suggests that as well. Oh well... you're a Raider's fan....we shouldn;t expect much from you I suppose.
    • KarlJ
      KarlJ  •  Union, New Jersey  •  2 months ago
      last time we read news was before 2000 now we read newz. news was significant event driven. newz is popping out a new story just to keep the website fresh.
    • Joel J
      Joel J  •  2 months ago
      Really? He can't dance as if that is the only thing we know he can't do? How about not being able to pass?
    • FLOYD IN FLORIDA
      FLOYD IN FLORIDA  •  Fort Walton Beach, Florida  •  2 months ago
      She will have to get in line behind Taylor Swift as she has said she wants Tebow?
      Wow What a name that would be? "TAYLOR TEBOW"?
    • LUIS
      LUIS  •  Boca Raton, Florida  •  2 months ago
      say yes tim
    • KD
      KD  •  Somerset, Massachusetts  •  3 months ago
      I'm not a religious guy or anything of the sort. But why's everyone making fun of the man? What has he done to Directly OFFEND you? I'm not offended. It's not like he's preached his belief on the field to people, or tried forcefully converting anyone. What has he done? From what I've observed, he's played football, had a quick moment of prayer, that's it. Then the media makes a big deal about it, and all of a sudden everyone is offended!?!?!?! Would it be the same if it were a muslim, jew, hindu, or any other religious practice on the field? Either way, he's just done his own thing, what's the big deal?
      • Rayze78
        Rayze78 3 months ago
        Right on, KD. Its because he appears to be a decent man. But its not just that, its because he is a Christian. The media cant stand to see a "famous" person be decent, well mannered, a decent football player, AND a Christian. They just cant believe someone like that can exist, and it makes themselves feel bad that they arent like that. They will keep him under a microscope until they find just one thing to expose. Its just like with Tiger Woods...for years he was a role model and hero to people, and then he cheated on his wife and got blasted for it (and rightly so). I hope he proves them wrong.
      • Anms Anms
        Anms Anms 3 months ago
        He publicly announced before the 2011 season that if you don't worship Jesus Christ, you're going to hell. That's why some people are offended.
      • Name Name
        Name Name 3 months ago
        Not to mention his homophobic ties with Focus on the Family. Which is ironic because I think TT will come out of the closet one day.
    • Dobbie
      Dobbie  •  Dallas, Texas  •  3 months ago
      enuff already...
    • ethelita
      ethelita  •  2 months ago
      Yawn........this is really getting old AND annoying. First the guy asking Mila Kunis, then a girl asking Justin Timberlake, now this?? Come on...leave the celebrities alone and don't embarass them by putting them on the spot. If they do accept, it's either for a career boost or because they would be pegged as a "bad person" if they don't. Enough of this nonsense....find a local guy to take you to the ball.
    • Droopy
      Droopy  •  3 months ago
      Where does Yahoo get these so called reporters from? Airwoman? I served 29 years in the USAF and never heard this title. We're all Airmen. If you're going to write an article on the military, get your facts straight before you look like a horse's #$%$
      • Charles
        Charles 3 months ago
        Yahoos' "Journalism" is like allowing a 3 year old to perform neuro surgery, then being completely satisfied with the outcome....
      • rattler58
        rattler58 3 months ago
        droopy times have changed ....
      • WilliamO
        WilliamO 3 months ago
        It's called Political Correctness
    • Gracias Gringo!
      Gracias Gringo!  •  El Paso, Texas  •  3 months ago
      Tim will not be able to show up but he asked me to be there in his place. Pick you up at 8!!!
    • Mac
      Mac  •  3 months ago
      It's Airman...not Airwoman. Sheesh the political correctness is retarded. And I hope he agrees to it.
    • William
      William  •  Phoenix, Arizona  •  2 months ago
      wow...copy cat...was there not a hjigh school kid that has leukemia (so did my sister) want to take that country singer Taylor Swift to prom. and she inturn said no, but how would you like to go to the CMA's? Let me use my leukemia (in remission) to get my fame on....Cmon.....be real...this is not real news...this is a a person using her uniform, using her country, to get her 15 mins of fame!!!!! Seriously!?!?!?!?!?!?! Am I the only one seeing this?
    • jtplayerx
      jtplayerx  •  3 months ago
      First I would like to say that as a Army military member. I think that military asking out celebrities is not cool at all. It make the military look like beggers and star struck admirers. Just because a few do it that doesn't mean all should. Come Men and women they teach us all the time about the media and how to handle it. Don't make yourself subject to Scrutiny later. Real talk Tim Tebow probably will not go to this ball. Too much is at risk and we all know what Tim Tebow stand for and his beliefs. The Airmen just wants to get a little fame by asking out time Tebow and I wonder how many other miiltary women as asked out Time Tebow but this one apparently hit the Yahoo news and is making Air waves across the Nation. Just this about that last sentence for a second. Now I'm not judging a book by its cover she is cute but you can get the sense that she gets her way even in the military. For most Military members you know exactly what I'm talking about. The "Princess" thing. Once again I'm not knocking the Airmen for her attempt. But Stay military and don't try to pull Hollywood career move. Cause if Tim Tebow says Yes! magazines and TV stations are going to want to pay for the story about how was the date with Tim Tebow..etc. And the stories can get turned around and destroy the guy's career in many ways than one. Tim its OK to say No but still support the military without losing fans and your beliefs.
    • ZeroOne
      ZeroOne  •  3 months ago
      She's cute that's for sure, but I guess somebody's gotta put a stop to this youtube date requesting thing.
      • Tomomomot
        Tomomomot 3 months ago
        why put an end to it??? IT'S JUST ONE MORE WAT FOR M,PEOPLE TO GET DATES. I now hereby request that Winona Ryder and Halle Berry both have a manage a trois with me.
    • First L
      First L  •  3 months ago
      I can see DOD putting out a policy about this. give it time.
      • I can just screem
        I can just screem 3 months ago
        Why don't DOD, abolish social functions all toghether??? Those things are nothing but politics, and most service personnel don't want to be bothered with those thangs. They stinkn.
    • SnowCrash
      SnowCrash  •  3 months ago
      I'm in the Army and I this trend of military members asking out celebrities is lame. They are basically using their military status to guilt trip these celebrities into saying "Yes". Seriously, a "regular civilian's" request wouldn't be considered. If the celebrity says "No" than they must not support the military. The begging is embarassing.

      I hope Tebow has his agent send her an autographed jersey (personalized to her so she can't sell it on ebay) and just be done with it.

      BTW, Air Force girls are way hotter than Army girls. It's the easier life and short 4 month deployments that attract them.
    • rw
      rw  •  3 months ago
      If tim was smart he'd post a video of his own claiming that he can't do it because he is in a commited relationship (regardless of whether or not he actually is), then he should offer to set her up with one of his less desireable team mates.
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