Alligator Army Notebook: Sept. 25

by mlmintampa on Sep 25, 2008 6:51 AM EDT in Florida Football

- The Tim Tebow you and I know and love is no longer. While he still has a plurality of carries (34 of 104, Rainey is next with 18), he only has five scores, all throwing. That is as many as UF's rushing TDs and one less than defense/special teams. This either means defenses are locking down or when the offense starts rolling, this team could be an even bigger force.

- Orlando Sentinel "Tim Tebow must chase Daniel if he wants another Heisman Trophy." I know what they mean, but the only thing Mizzou QB Chase Daniel would have over Tebow is a slice of pizza.

- Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, but looking for the next Tebow is absurd and he sure as hell is not at UConn.

- The TV networks got what they wanted with the clock rules, cutting 14 minutes in game length. If they really wanted to cut time, they should go to a running clock when a team is losing by 28, similar to Pop Warner football. The length of a competitive game like LSU-Auburn isn't a problem. It's the length of Florida-Tennessee.

- And finally from the Miss Lindsey collection; homemade hatred.

Oh, and Florida plays Ole Miss Saturday. I'm not worried.

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I think you missed the boat on this one. Defenses have always been locking in on Tebow, the difference this year is our play on defense, special teams, and emerging players.

Game 1 vs Hawaii: Other players were scoring touchdowns, including the defense and special teams. With a big lead, the offensive play calling shifted to ball control and time management. Tebow effect: poor numbers…but a WIN

Game 2 vs Miami: Pretty much a defensive battle the entire game, Tebow was utilized more like last year. Tebow effect: good numbers…and a WIN

Game 3 vs Tenn: Game blown open in first quarter, play calling shifted to ball control and time management. Tebow effect: poor numbers…but a WIN

My conclusion…Tebow is still Tebow, but he is not required to carry the team every game…which is a huge positiive for our chances at an SEC and BCS title.

by ShawnK on Sep 26, 2008 11:13 AM EDT reply actions

I tend to agree with Shawn

I think there’s still some of last year’s Tebow yet to emerge this season. If we don’t need it to happen until game 8, that’s fine by me! I like the idea of Tebow being healthy.

by skigator93 on Sep 26, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions