Tim Tebow: American Football's Greatest College Football Players

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Top 4 Tim Tebow Sports Moments

Tim Tebow is an American football quarterback who is one college football’s most iconic figures. During his collegiate career at the University Florida, Tebow, was known as the “sparkplug” for the gators offense because of his leadership on and off the field. He was very difficult to defend because of his “dual threat” ability to either pass or run the football. In 2010, Tebow was drafted by the Denver Broncos as the 25th pick in the NFL draft. After playing two seasons in Denver, he would be play for the New York Jets and have a brief stint with New England Patriots, and Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles decided to release Tebow after their final preseason game last year. Currently, he is working for the SEC …show more content…

Many people were very skeptical about Tebow’s passing ability and felt the only thing he could do well was run the football. Well, let's just say they were all wrong. After being named the starting quarterback in his Sophomore year he would go on to have unbelievable season. He threw for 3,286 yards, 32 touchdowns and would also be a force on the ground, rushing for 895 yards and 23 touchdowns. After having so much success in his Sophomore year, he would win the Heisman Trophy, which is given to the most outstanding college football player of the …show more content…

Florida struggled in the first half as Tebow through a career high 2 interceptions. However, the Gators would not be denied a shot at a National Championship. After a yet another motivating speech by Tebow at halftime, he and the Gators came out rolling. With 3 minutes to play in the game, Tebow put the icing on the cake with his signature jump pass, putting Florida up for good, 24-14. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-qodBTlMtA)




First NFL Playoff Win
In 2011, Tebow lead the Denver Broncos to their first playoff appearance in six seasons. Denver would take on a heavily favored Pittsburgh Steelers team in the AFC wildcard round. No one believed the Broncos had a chance to win this game, but Tebow proved his doubters wrong once again and defeated the Steelers in overtime on a game winning 80 yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas. ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btp4q_4tF2k )

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