Silly Silly Man

Some people just don't know when to shut up. Or maybe know when is the appropriate time to speak. See Exhibit B: Michigan Mangina's LB Shawn Crable. (Note - FSU's Geno Hayes was Exhibit A). Apparantly Mr. Crable isn't too concerned about me and here's his quote:

"I think y'all are too concerned with this Tebow, I mean he's just a quarterback," U-M linebacker Shawn Crable said Saturday. "He's really not (different). He's got some freakish stats, because they use him differently, they use him in the red zone a lot to run the ball but he's nothing more exceptional than we've ever played against. If you ask me about (Oregon's) Dennis Dixon or you ask me about (former Texas quarterback) Vince Young, I'd be like, now those are some freakish people. You ask me about this guy, he's just a quarterback."

Hmmmm, let me think for a second here. Um, did either of those guys win the Heisman? Oh that one was too obvious. Did either one of those guys throw for 20 TDs and run for another 20 TDs? No they did not.

I think it's funny that he points out my stats were gaudy because of how I was used in the red zone. Maybe so. But I still had the highest pass efficiency rating EVER by a Heisman winning QB. And let's be frank here - nobody, I mean NOBODY would ever consider either Dixon or Young a solid "passing quarterback" which seeing as the primary responsibility of the QB is to throw the ball, then maybe Crable has a point. I am a Quarterback that also can run the football like a freight train. Those other two guys aren't really "Quarterbacks" merely guys that like to run around in circles on the football field. So who is really the freak? The guy than runs in circles or the guy that runs over opponents? The guy that's afraid of contact or the guy that thrives on it? It all depends on who you ask I guess. To most Gator fans and all the Heisman voters out there, I bet they would say that I'm pretty freakish. Yeah - Freakishly Awesome, or maybe Freakishly Powerful, perhaps even Freakishly Unstoppable. And let's not forget my Freakish Arm Strength, Freakish Stiff Arm, Freakish Good Looks, Freakish Ability to Get Freaky in the Sack.

One last thing to point out and this is just my opinion here. Should "Freakish People" ever get hurt? Because the last I checked Dennis Dixon broke his leg and is done for the year, and Vince Young got hurt last game so Kerry Collins led the Titans to victory and the playoffs. I broke by hand against FSU and kept playing the rest of the second half. Maybe when Mr.Crable refers to Dixon & Young as "Freakish" he really means to say "Wussies"

Love Letter

Merry (Late) Christmas Gators! I hope the holidays treated all of you great. I spent a few days with the family back in Jacksonville and had an awesome time. I did just see them all up in New York, but anytime we can get together it's a special thing.

So while I was gone I received what I would call the best fan letter ever written. Normally I don't share these but this one was too funny not too. So click on that link and enjoy.

Michigan Manginas

I haven't talked about this yet, but I think it's hilarious. We've been slated to play against Michigan in the Capital One bowl on Jan 1. That's right, the Michigan Wolverines. Actually you might recall that early in the season I dubbed the entire Big Ten as Manginas, so let me rephrase - we're playing the Michigan Manginas in the Capital One Bowl. Can you believe it? I remember making fun at them for losing to Appalachian St, and things have only gotten worse for them. Another loss to Ohio St, followed by Lloyd Carr quitting. They finally just got a new coach this week, but basically the team is in shambles.

And you know what that means Gator fans......the 2007 Florida Football Path of Destruction (P.O.D.) continues. No excuses for sucking Michigan. This time last year you all were crying about getting snubbed out of a rematch for the title, and we all saw how that worked out for you against USC (aka ass-whoopin). Well I've got some bad news for you, a reality check if you will, we are BETTER than USC, and you? You are much much worse than last year.

Do you feel that? It's the ground rumbling as a boatload of Gators are running right for you. Or maybe it's your heart racing in anticipation of the ferocious impact you're gonna feel. Can you hear that? It's thousands and thousands of Gator fans fired up in anticipation of another Big 10 decapitation. Can you smell that? I can, and it's fear. And it's coming from Ann Arbor.

So are you ready for a bruising Michigan Manginas? I'm coming for you, and I won't be alone. I'm bringing the nastiest set of well-rested teammates that you can imagine, along with thousands of orange & blue Gator fans ready to make it a home game, and let's not forget my Heisman Trophy that will be riding shotgun! It's all onboard the FLORIDA PAIN TRAIN. Next stop Orlando.

What To Do With The Heisman

Just look at that awesome trophy with my name engraved on it. Oh sweet Heisman Trophy, with your perfectly strong stiff arm and rugged bronze shine, what shall I do with thee? Now that I have the trophy back at home in Gainesville I don't really have a place to put it. Everybody wants to come over and see it. I even had a girl ask if she could sit on the "stiff arm" if you know what I mean. Right now it's sitting on the coffee table but I need to find a better place for it. But not somewhere too prominent where I always see it and bask in how awesome it is to be the current holder of the Heisman and still have two years of playing in college. I mean seeing that trophy all the time could maybe make me lose some motivation. Everytime I look at it I am reminded that I'm the best player in all of college football. There are 119 teams with say 60 players each (so for those slow with math that's over 6000 players) and I've just been recognized as THE Best player in the sport. That's crazy! Crazy but true. Oh so true. Think about that too much and I could easily forget how I got there.

So I need some place to put it, a spot that will keep me in my place. Maybe I'll use it as a doorstop or something. Or maybe as a toilet paper holder. Yeah that's it - a toilet paper holder! I think I may be onto something here. So Gator fans - let me know if you have any good suggestions.

Get A Hobby People

Well I'm learning that with success comes celebrity. Before the Heisman I just thought people in Gainesville and the Phillipines loved me. Now I am seeing the true power of fame. Everybody wants to be you when you're famous. Some people are even pretending to be me on facebook! Can you believe that? Seriously, it's flattering and all, but people get a hobby or a life or something. Don't use me and my name to better yourself. Unless of course I'm your hero and I inspire you to do better things with your life. But to pose as me on facebook or something else is just a little wierd. To all the Fake Tebow's on Facebook - you're better than that. Go get some on your own. Go grab your own Heisman in that little life of yours. It's out there somewhere if you ever find the time to get out from behind that computer and stop pretending to be somebody you're not. C'mon enough already. Seriously people.

B.M.O.C.

Ok I alluded to this on yesterday's post, but I'm really baffled by all the attention. Everybody back in Gainesville is treating me like a superhero. Some people have called me the "Big Man On Campus" or BMOC since I arrived in town. Now I think it's safe to say you could call me:
"THE BIGGEST MAN ON ANY CAMPUS IN THE HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSE"
......but even that might be a slight understatement.

Checking Messages

Well I just got back from New York today, what a trip! Picked up a little Heisman Trophy while doing a bit a sightseeing. Can I say it? I told you so.

Seriously, I am very humbled to receive the Heisman Trophy this season. There are many great players that have won it and I am thrilled to be added to the list. I'd also like to point out for the millionth time that I'm only a sophomore and I think I want to hang on to this thing for a couple more years. I couldn't do it without my teammates, and hopefully next season we can add another trophy to our case.

Tebow mania is at full throttle. I'm not being cocky, it's just a fact. I'm huge. Even I can't believe how huge I am. Both in person and in popularity. I've got people following me all over the place. Grown men are getting # 15 tatoos. Soccer moms ask me to autograph anything - their Gucci handbags, their kids, sometimes even their boobs. College girls fight for my used gum. This is what it must have been like to be the Beatles or Elvis. I mean it's fantastic!

Here's a list of messages that I've gotten in the three days:
Warren Buffet called me for stock tips.
George Bush wants me to kill Osama bin Laden.
Derek Jeter talked the Yankees into drafting me.
OJ wants me to be his lawyer.
Brad Pitt asked if he could make Tebow his middle name.
Isiah Thomas wants me to turn around the Knicks.
Hillary Clinton wants me to be her running mate, to give her a better shot in the primaries.
CBS wants to do a reality show called "Tackle Tebow."
Giselle Bunschen asked me out on a date.
Coincidentally Tom Brady called me for some "relationship advice."
People Magazine is making me the sexiest man alive and bumping Matt Damon down to #2 after just 6 weeks.

I Love Being A Gator

It's Good To Be Me

The Heisman Trophy has been acquired. More to come.....

Picking Up Some Hardware

Well the trophy case got a little fuller last night. I won the Davey O'Brien and Maxwell trophies. It was awesome! All those ESPN guys love me. I got to see a lot of great players. Some of which were on the receiving end of some my stiff arms (I'm looking at you Glenn Dorsey). And my family was there to make it even more special.


Now it's off to New York, the Big Apple, for the Heisman Trophy ceremony on Saturday night. The whole clan is going to be there with me. I've made it pretty clear where I stand on this blog. I think my season speaks for itself. But now that the moment is getting closer, I'm just humbled to even be making the trip. Win or lose it's going to be great, it's an honor just to be nominated. My entire family will be there and they'll love me just the same. All this is really gravy. I fulfilled my dream when I got to play quarterback at Florida. Now I have the chance to follow my childhood hero, and the greatest Gator to ever live: Danny Wuerffel, and win the Heisman.
(Subtle reminder:I would be the first underclassman to ever win the award)

Awards Time

Tonight I'm heading to Orlando for the College Football Awards Ceremony. I'm nominated for a couple: the Davey O'Brien Award (Best QB) and Maxwell Award (Most Outstanding Player). I'm in some good company with Dennis Dixon, Darren McFadden among others getting nominated. Anything can really happen. I'm just happy to be recognized and get a chance to be there with my family. Wish me luck Gators!!!

Smart Guy

You may not have noticed, but I made it onto the Academic All America team . So all those who doubted me because I was home-schooled by my parents - well you guys can bite me! I am redefining the quarterback position and now I am redefining the stereotype of being homeschooled. Fact is that homeschooled children consistently score better on college entrance exams than other students. This may have something to do with the dedication to our homework and school preparation. Hmmm, is it any wonder than I am a master of the spread offense?

Small Gripes

While I'm getting recognized for my achievements this year, some of my teammates are getting snubbed. Exhibit A: Percy Harvin didn't make First Team All-SEC. Are you kidding me???? Here's the All-SEC list. You writers have to tell me what you're smoking, seriously. Did you watch any of our games? Percy made most of the teams we played look foolish. The entire FSU defense couldn't tackle Percy if he were in a 10 x 10 room! So he missed a couple games - big flippin deal. The guy was awesome and should have made the first team. Period.

Hype Machine

Now all the hype is starting to hit full stride. Aside from bashing the BCS, all the TV shows are debating who's the best player and scrutinizing everybody's season. All I know is there is nothing left I can do. The games are over. Let all the pundits and talking heads earn their money by talking about me. Tebow sells. It's a fact.

BCS Mess

What can I say? Nobody wants to win the National Championship this year. It's gonna be Ohio St (11-1) vs LSU (11-2) playing for the title. And I think we all know how this one will end = Ohio State fans crying again!