After two Riverhead students were suspended earlier this week for Tim Tebow himself commented publicly on the actions which gained nationwide media coverage.
The Denver Broncos quarterback told the Associated Press this week that he understands both sides of the coin - that sometimes, people have to have "the courage to do something different," though for those who were warned about blocking the halls, respect for the rules should have been heeded.
According to a quote with the AP, Tebow said, "You have to respect the position of authority and people that God's put as authority over you, so that's part of it, and just finding the right place and the right time to do things is part of it, too."