"I think nobody can explain why some people win and why some people lose. It really doesn't always have to do much with talent. It has to do with how you deal with pressure."

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Source: A Look At The Cult Of Tim Tebow. All Things Considered with Guy Raz, www.npr.org. November 28, 2011.

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Howard Bryant

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Howard Bryant is a prominent sports journalist and author known for his critical examination of race and social justice in sports.

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