One player wins me over...
I have not been a big Florida Gators fan by any means. Now I did get into a debate with my nephew on facebook a few days ago, as he'd posted asking how Florida possibly could have a chance against Oklahoma. I seriously thought the Sooners would win, but I didn't think they were a world ahead of Florida either, and given the Sooners' performance in past bowls. So I'll admit it was fun to rib my nephew a bit about his posts.
But having said that, my attitude about Florida has probably been more negative than positive, and I think a lot of that probably goes back to the bravado of the Spurrier years. I kind of wondered to myself whether Tim Tebow, their star quarterback, was a bit overrated. But I gotta say, the guy won me over last night.
Or maybe it was just me not paying that much attention all season.
The first thing that caught my attention was his wearing the John 3:16 in the black under his eyes, which I thought was pretty cool. But I had never seen is statement that he made after the Mississippi game in which he took responsibility and vowed to play and work harder than anyone to make up for it.
The passion and fire in that guy won me over as the game went on. He played his heart out and inspired the rest of the team to do the same. I think as teams, those two were evenly matched and truth be told Oklahoma's defense played a heck of a game. If they played again, I would not be surprised to see Oklahoma win.
But I really believe that one guy made the difference, in a way maybe even beyond the difference Vince Young made for Texas when they beat USC. Young's performance was amazing, and in some ways he did carry that team. But what impressed me last night was how Tim Tebow not so much carried his team, but led it.
I'm just sorry the season's over. For as slow as I've been at keeping this site up, this has been one of my favorite seasons, perhaps my favorite since I started this site. All I know is, there's a lot of reason to look forward to next year.
But having said that, my attitude about Florida has probably been more negative than positive, and I think a lot of that probably goes back to the bravado of the Spurrier years. I kind of wondered to myself whether Tim Tebow, their star quarterback, was a bit overrated. But I gotta say, the guy won me over last night.
Or maybe it was just me not paying that much attention all season.
The first thing that caught my attention was his wearing the John 3:16 in the black under his eyes, which I thought was pretty cool. But I had never seen is statement that he made after the Mississippi game in which he took responsibility and vowed to play and work harder than anyone to make up for it.
The passion and fire in that guy won me over as the game went on. He played his heart out and inspired the rest of the team to do the same. I think as teams, those two were evenly matched and truth be told Oklahoma's defense played a heck of a game. If they played again, I would not be surprised to see Oklahoma win.
But I really believe that one guy made the difference, in a way maybe even beyond the difference Vince Young made for Texas when they beat USC. Young's performance was amazing, and in some ways he did carry that team. But what impressed me last night was how Tim Tebow not so much carried his team, but led it.
I'm just sorry the season's over. For as slow as I've been at keeping this site up, this has been one of my favorite seasons, perhaps my favorite since I started this site. All I know is, there's a lot of reason to look forward to next year.
posted by Ron Walter @ 7:54 PM
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John 3:16 on his eyes followed by the 15-yard penalty for his "Gator Chomp" in the OU Defender's face. The guy may have a good heart and may be a strong Christian, but he totally blew it in my vision. If you're going to claim "Christian" act like it for crying out loud.
I guess I fail to see where the Bible says anything about thou shalt not Gator Chomp. It does however speak pretty strongly about passing judgements based on personal opinions and such. I can't say that was his best moment. But I think it's a little extreme to say that one action blew it in your vision.
I guess I would turn it around and ask if you would want to be judged by the same standard? One mistake and you're done, you've blown it?
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