BYU is not only place where deity is praised

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ITEM: Florida's sensational quarterback Tim Tebow became the first sophomore ever awarded the Heisman Trophy last Saturday and he tells the world: "I am fortunate, fortunate for a lot of things. God truly blessed me, and this just adds on. It's an honor."

ITEM: Hawaii football coach June Jones, after his Warriors defeated Washington to go undefeated and earn a BCS berth, tells ESPN: "Our kids have never quit all year. We've been in these situations on the road, and they've rallied. I'm so proud of them. You know the good Lord has blessed these kids because they've honored him."

ITEM: Before his lightweight bout in the MGM Grand in Las Vegas last Saturday, boxer Edner

Cherry told reporter Benny Henderson: "I just want to give honor to God. God opens the door that no man could open. God has made this happen. I am ready for (Wes) Ferguson physically, mentally, and I am prepared for this fight again."

ITEM: Before the Indianapolis Colts defeated the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI, Colt coach Tony Dungy told the media: "The Lord set this up in a way that no one would believe it. The Lord tested us a lot this year, but he set this up to get all the glory."

ITEM: In Birmingham, Ala., after Cordova High School won the 3A state title last week over Clay County, Cordova head coach Scott Basden said: "I thank God above for blessing us and allowing me to coach these guys."

ITEM: Gabe Muoneke, a D-League professional basketball player, crediting his college career to Deloss Dodds, writes in his blog that he was lucky to run into Dodds: "I feel God grants His 'luck."

ITEM: Colorado women's basketball coach Kathy McConnell-Miller, after her team defeated its second top-25 opponent in five days, told KKZN radio last weekend: "I have to praise this team, and I have to thank God for the fact that they came in here today and they were very poised."

ITEM: Last Saturday, Indonesia's 17-year-old bowler Tannya Roumimper, the No. 18-ranked bowler in Asia, won the gold medal in the Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok, then told the Jakarta Post: "I only hoped to get a medal whatever color it was, but God gave me a gift beyond my expectations. I didn't think I'd win a gold medal. Thank God. I prayed for my team so we could perform well in other events."

ITEM: A week ago in Nigeria, golfer Christian Godfrey won his biggest paycheck in Port Harcourt, a part of the President's Cup. Said Godfrey: "We wanted to take the trophy back with us to Abuja. I have to thank God ... like I said, I think it was more about fate for me."