I want to use my connections with coaches, players, celebrities, whomever, and if I can take that friendship and use it to help someone else, I'm going to take advantage of that. I'm not going to apologize for that.

My No. 1 focus was on my foundation, the Tim Tebow Foundation, to bring faith, hope and love to those needing a brighter day in the darkest hour of need.

The media will make a controversy out of anything, if they can.

I don't have to live the roller coaster other people live with my life. It's hard because people try to have an effect.

You read glowing things and it doesn't feel deserved. You read things that are critical and it cuts you to the bone.

Regardless of what happens, I still honor my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, because at the end of the day, that's what's important, win or lose. ... We need to get back to one nation under God, and be role models for kids.

I try to stay centered in my faith and my family and the close people around me.