The Indianapolis Colts will meet the New Orleans Saints in Super Bowl XLIV in Miami tonight, in what promises to be a compelling contrast of styles. Wanna know what’s got Americans even more compelled? Super Bowl ads — particularly a very political one that features a former Heisman Trophy winner and his doting mother.
Tim Tebow and his mom Pam Tebow have recorded a pair of commercials created by pro-life interest group Focus on the Family and scheduled to during the 2010 Super Bowl XLIV. During her pregnancy with Tim in the mid-80s, Pam fell ill and was urged by doctors to terminate the pregnancy. She did not, and because of that decision the world has been introduced to Tim, now a University of Florida legend.
After much anticipation, the first ad has now been released. It does not contain any overtly pro-life message and is much tamer than many football fan expected. A second ad will air during tonight’s game.