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NFL rookie Tim Tebow just had a hyperbaric oxygen chamber delivered to his hotel room at Denver Broncos training camp ... but TMZ has learned he's been using the device for more than two years. 
The device -- which is said to "greatly accelerate the recovery process" -- was purchased by Tim in 2008 for just under $20,000 ... this according to Ric Rooney, owner of Pikes Peak Hyperbaric.
According to Ric, Tebow had the device shipped from his home in Florida to training camp -- but couldn't set it up ... so PPH sent a rep to Broncos camp to help Tim out.
Rooney tells us Tebow has been getting "banged up" at practice ... and Tim felt the chamber could help him heal quicker. We're told Tim has a routine where he sits in the chamber for 60-90 minutes after every practice.
We're told hyperbaric chambers are big in the NFL right now -- with stars like T.O. and Hines Ward using them routinely.
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Anybody remember when it was SO WEIRD when Michael Jackson was said to use one?
Guess instead of being crazy - he was just ahead of his time. I don't see anyone making fun of the athletes!
#1-- You are SO right!! Very good point.
#2-- I was wondering the same thing. NCAA rules violation investigation anyone?!
You would not believe how well these things work. Ric Rooney is trying to help everyone in CO realize it's benefits. Pikes Peak Hyperbaric is really awesome. Helps with conditions like fibromyalgia, injuries, even the Army is investigating it's benefits for wounded soldiers.
He could afford it two years ago because his family is a rich white family. He's not like your typical black athlete who comes from the ghetto and whose family is tempted by illegal money and gifts.
Also, if you've never been to Denver, you have no idea what the high altitude feels like. The lack of oxygen up there really does drain you.
So are people gonna pick on this guy too for sleeping in one just like MJ? OH wait...I don't think the media works that way. If this guy does it, it's fine...if Michael does it, HE'S CRAZY! Hypocrites.
I have been a GATOR fan for years. Saw Tim play, in person, in 06 at the FL v GA annual get-together in Jacksonville. He was just a freshman then, and was put in for the QB keeper plays. He's a tough young man, first Soph to win the Heisman. I think he was a finalist 3 yrs.
Guess this Seahawk fan is going to have to start....?rooting? for the Broncos. That's a hard one... The Seahawks used to be in the same division as the Broncos basically RIVALS. :)
ALL that said... if he thinks it helps him heal... great.
How old is this picture?! Did nobody notice Tebow's new haircut from training camp last week where he looked like a balding friar? If this story is true the pic is way old.
AND MICHAEL JACKSON WAS ONLY TRYING OUT A MACHINE FOR BURN VICTIMS, YET HE WAS MADE FUN OF AND CALLED WACKO. WHY DON'T THEY CALL THIS DUDE WACKO??!!!! THEY WERE ALWAYS UNFAIR TO MICHAEL!
OK, I'LL DO IT: TIM TEBOW IS WACKO! There, now we are even.
