Aaron Rodgers Thanks God for 'Hail Mary' Pass in Playoff Game Against Cardinals
Aaron Rodgers is tweeting to God, thanking Him for making a play that only Divine intervention could explain.
In reminiscing about his 2014-2015 NFL season, Rodgers, the 32-year-old Green Bay Packers quarterback, wrote to God in front of 1 million Twitter followers.
"Have to start my return by thanking @TheTweetOfGod for an exciting season," Rodgers wrote Tuesday, after returning to practice after one month off. "Tell your sons mother I said thank you for those two throws."
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Rodgers is referring to the wild card game against the Arizona Cardinals at the beginning of the NFL playoffs in January.
Although the quarterback's team lost, he was able to throw a difficult, high pressure, last minute pass to wide receiver Jeff Janis for a touchdown known as a "Hail Mary" pass.
The NFL term refers to a pass that only Divine intervention could explain as a Hail Mary and Rodgers made sure to find a creative way to thank His creator for being able to throw one. It is unclear how serious Rodgers was in writing the tweet, since he previously expressed beliefs that God does not determine the outcome of football games.
"I don't think God cares a whole lot about the outcome," Rodgers said during an ESPN radio show interview last September. "He cares about the people involved, but I don't think he's a big football fan."
Still, the quarterback has been vocal about his Christian faith in the past.
"I grew up knowing what a stable relationship was by my parents' example and how it centered on Christ," Rodgers said in a Beyond Ultimate report. "When our family had its ups and downs, I knew my parents relied on God for everything and He always got us through those rough spots."
"It is my daily walking in faith and dealing with life issues and not giving into temptation that can be very challenging," he added. "I am always struggling in finding time to daily grow in my faith. If you are not in the Word or focusing on Christ, or into prayer, you can't help but slip at times."
