Tebow played, kept Gators undefeated
Last weekend, we all saw just how important he was.
You can just imagine how worried the Florida Gators have been after watching their prized quarterback get carried off the field. And since we are only in the first few weeks of the still young 2009 NCAA college football season, what happens from here will dictate if they can still compete for the national title come January.
In case you didn’t know, Tim Tebow was taken out of their game against the Kentucky Wildcats after he was sacked hard by defensive end Taylor Wyndham. Tebow’s head hit his teammate Marcus Gilbert on the leg, bending his neck violently.
Of course, since the Florida Gators are looking to defend their national championship, this is a huge blow to their campaign this season. Tebow is the focal point of the Gators offense. He is a quarterback who can run with the football as good as he can throw it. He is arguably the best college football player to ever play for Florida and with him out, the SEC becomes a free for all for teams like the LSU Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide who are both looking to take advantage of what they thought would be a Tebow – less conference but since he played anyway last Saturday to keep his team undefeated, I guess the only thing Tebow has to make sure now is to stay healthy.
Tebow began his college career as a role player, getting on the field in goal-line and short-yardage situations. But it didn’t take a while for him to become team captain, a Heisman Trophy winner and a two-time national champion.
He set records, made history and picked up enough awards to fill just about any trophy case.
The son of a missionary who has worked in the Philippines, Thailand and Croatia, and has visited numerous hospitals and prisons, Tebow’s too – good – to – be – true persona has reached cult status with his on-field accomplishments.
He threw 32 touchdown passes in 2007, ran for 23 more scores and became the first sophomore to win the Heisman. He did less last season, but accomplished more by leading Florida to its second national title in three years.
Tebow completed 64 percent of his passes for 2,746 yards with 30 touchdowns and four interceptions. He also led the team in rushing for the second straight year, gaining 673 yards and scoring 12 times.
Which team will win the 2010 BCS National Championship? Bodog Sportsbook has the odds.
Florida Gators 3.00
Oklahoma Sooners 5.50
Alabama Crimson Tide 21.00
USC Trojans 7.00
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