Tim Tebow: Career retrospective
College football legend Tim Tebow wowed fans as the lead guy in Urban Meyer’s spread offense that dominated college football in the 2000s. His short but memorable NFL career reminded us of Tebow’s college greatness and introduced the world to Tebowing. Let’s take a look at Tebow’s one-of-a-kind career.
Urban Meyer’s spread offense to perfection. Tebow put up ridiculous numbers in 2007. He launched 3,286 passing yards and 23 touchdowns. A threat on the ground, he ran for 895 yards and found the end zone 23 times. When it was all said and done, Tebow became the first sophomore to win the Heisman Trophy. His signature “Heisman moment” was a seven-touchdown performance against the South Carolina Gamecocks. The Gators capped Tebow’s historic season by losing in the Capital One Bowl.
Florida Gators records. He’s one of the most decorated college football players of his era. He’ll always be a campus legend in Tallahassee, Florida.
Jacksonville Jaguars. Former NFL MVP Cam Newton was Tebow’s backup. Big names such as Percy Harvin, Aaron Hernandez, Riley Cooper, Maurkice Pouncey, Carlos Dunlap, Brandon Spikes, and Joe Haden started here. The 2008 Gators deserve their own documentary.
Josh McDaniels was fired after the disastrous season.
Kyle Orton was benched in favor of Tebow, who spearheaded the Broncos to an 8-8 record and their first division title since 2005. Tebow was a gunslinger, passing for 1,729 yards and 12 touchdowns. On the ground, he galloped for 660 yards and six touchdowns.
