The Legend Of Tim Tebow, Florida's Superman

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Tebow played a perfect game as the Gators won their first SEC championship with Tebow as their starter. The win would propel the Gators to the BCS National Championship game.

Jan. 8th, 2009. Miami, Fla. It is here where the legend of Tim Tebow reached its highest plateau.

The first half was a disaster for Tebow, as he threw two interceptions early in the game. It should be noted that Tebow had only thrown two interceptions the entire season, prior to the National Championship game.

The game was tied 14-14 early in the fourth quarter, after a Sam Bradford touchdown pass to Jermaine Gresham.

As he did in the SEC Championship game, Tim Tebow took over. But, this time, it was for all the marbles. The way Tebow ran the ball the rest of the game, was that of a man possessed.

Tim Tebow played harder than I thought was possible from a human. But, then again, he isn't human. He is Superman.

Tebow's outstanding fourth quarter clinched the National Championship for the Gators. The second for Tebow in a Gator uniform, his first as a starter.

Now, the legend of Tim Tebow is forever cemented at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. With his name in the stadium for his Heisman trophy, and his historic post-game speech now on a plaque on the stadium, Tebow's legacy has gone beyond original expectations. He is the greatest Gator ever.

Depending on what he does his senior season, he could become the greatest college football player ever.

But, in the eyes of Florida fans, we couldn't think any higher of him.

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