The Heisman Shakedown: Tim Tebow Goes for Two

I'm sure most everyone has heard the joke, "Superman Wears Tim Tebow Pajamas." His fans often do refer to him as “Superman.” In fact, there are shirts out that have a “T” stamped in the Superman symbol.

This weekend, “Superman” leaped "Mount Cody" in a single bound, and probably onto the platform to deliver his second Heisman Trophy acceptance speech.

This weekend’s game showed one of many reasons why Tim Tebow is, "The Most Outstanding College Football Player In The United States Of America.”

Bringing me to a question, have you ever looked closely at the Heisman Trophy? I'm sure we all have, and we all know what it's for, or do we? Find a close-up of the trophy; it's clearly engraved on the front, "The Outstanding College Football Player in the United States."

So with that in mind, throw out the stats, and what the other two finalists have done, Tim Tebow clearly is that description and more.

Last year Tebow became the first sophomore to ever win the Heisman Trophy. He was also the first quarterback to ever accumulate both twenty rushing and passing touchdowns in a season (23 rushing, 32 passing). Amazingly, this year people have actually questioned his ability to throw.

This weekend he silenced his critics, along with Alabama’s defense, and showed just how good of an arm and legs he had. He completed 13 or 21 passes for over 200 yards, three touchdowns, and 57 on the ground, against arguably the best defense in the nation.

If you take a look at the game film again, many of his passes were tough ones, but it didn’t matter, Tebow was hotter than a two dollar pistol. The most amazing thing about that night is the fact Tebow was missing his biggest play maker and outlet, Percy Harvin. Tebow delivered quite a performance however, and carried Florida on to a win without him, a very special feat.

The thing that sets this year apart from last, and him apart from Bradford and McCoy is the fact that Tebow has become a superior leader. Following Florida’s 1 point loss at home to Ole Miss, Tebow took everything on his back. Following the game he told the fans, “He was sorry, a lot of good would come from that loss, and you have never seen a player and team work as hard as they would.”

Since that loss to Ole Miss, Florida has run the table. In fact for the most part, Florida has dominated every opponent within it's path, and Tebow has come through in every way. Coming into Saturday's game, Tebow was 0-5 when trailing in the second half. Florida trailed 17-20 entering the fourth quarter when Tebow led the Gators down the field twice to come back and win 31-20.

The fact that Tebow put everything on himself, has backed up his promise and pushed Florida to its max, and the fact that he has become a better leader, is exactly why I feel he deserves a second Heisman Trophy. The Alabama game just put the icing on the cake.

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