Exactly, look at the loses the Gators had in 2007. They were all against quality teams. One of them actually did win the National Championship.
They lost to Auburn, LSU and Georgia. All pretty good teams.
Yes the 2008 loss to OleMiss is inexcusable, but they absolutely dominated every opponent after that, and Tim Tebow got them on track and carried them to a National Championship. I honestly believe that the 2008 Gators could beat any other team in the nation at that time.
SEC is by far the best conference in recent times. You can´t compare what happens here to what happens elsewhere. If you play shitty teams in shitty conferences you will have a great record, but that doesn´t make you the best.
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100201/SPORTS0101/2010307
Tim Tebow isn't likely to become an NFL star
Bob Matthews • Staff writer • February 1, 2010
Props to Tim Tebow for using this past Saturday's Senior Bowl game as an audition for the NFL. That took guts and self-confidence. Unfortunately for him, he looked terrible — partly because he was sick all week but mainly because his throwing mechanics are awful. Any team, including the Jacksonville Jaguars, would be crazy to draft him as a potential future starting quarterback. But a solid team with relatively few needs would be wise to select Tebow as a No. 2 quarterback. He could be used on third-and-short and goal-line situations. Of course, his attitude and work ethic would be assets for any team.
<LI itxtvisited="1">The Buffalo Bills should be this lucky — or smart. Here's how the starting offensive lines for the two teams in Super Bowl XLIV were built:
New Orleans
LT Jermon Bushrod: 125th overall pick in the 2007 NFL draft out of Towson University.
LG Carl Nicks: 164th pick in the 2008 NFL draft out of Nebraska.
C Jonathan Goodwin: Signed as a free agent March 2006 ... was the 154th overall pick in the 2002 NFL draft by the New York Jets out of Michigan.
RG Jahri Evans: 108th overall pick in the 2006 NFL draft out of Division III Bloomsburg.
RT Jon Stinchcomb: 37th overall pick in the 2003 NFL draft out of Georgia.
Indianapolis Colts
LT Charlie Johnson: 199th overall pick in the 2006 NFL draft out of Oklahoma State.
LG Ryan Lilja: Acquired off waivers from Kansas City Chiefs in September 2004 ... originally signed by Kansas City as an undrafted free agent.
C Jeff Saturday: Signed as free agent in January 1999 ... originally signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in April 1998.
RG Kyle DeVan: Signed as free agent in April 2009 ... originally signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in May 2008 ... later waived by the New York Jets ... played in af2 with the Boise Burn in spring 2009.
RT Ryan Diem: 118th overall pick in the 2001 NFL draft out of Northern Illinois.
Tim Tebow isn't likely to become an NFL star
Bob Matthews • Staff writer • February 1, 2010
Props to Tim Tebow for using this past Saturday's Senior Bowl game as an audition for the NFL. That took guts and self-confidence. Unfortunately for him, he looked terrible — partly because he was sick all week but mainly because his throwing mechanics are awful. Any team, including the Jacksonville Jaguars, would be crazy to draft him as a potential future starting quarterback. But a solid team with relatively few needs would be wise to select Tebow as a No. 2 quarterback. He could be used on third-and-short and goal-line situations. Of course, his attitude and work ethic would be assets for any team.
<LI itxtvisited="1">The Buffalo Bills should be this lucky — or smart. Here's how the starting offensive lines for the two teams in Super Bowl XLIV were built:
New Orleans
LT Jermon Bushrod: 125th overall pick in the 2007 NFL draft out of Towson University.
LG Carl Nicks: 164th pick in the 2008 NFL draft out of Nebraska.
C Jonathan Goodwin: Signed as a free agent March 2006 ... was the 154th overall pick in the 2002 NFL draft by the New York Jets out of Michigan.
RG Jahri Evans: 108th overall pick in the 2006 NFL draft out of Division III Bloomsburg.
RT Jon Stinchcomb: 37th overall pick in the 2003 NFL draft out of Georgia.
Indianapolis Colts
LT Charlie Johnson: 199th overall pick in the 2006 NFL draft out of Oklahoma State.
LG Ryan Lilja: Acquired off waivers from Kansas City Chiefs in September 2004 ... originally signed by Kansas City as an undrafted free agent.
C Jeff Saturday: Signed as free agent in January 1999 ... originally signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in April 1998.
RG Kyle DeVan: Signed as free agent in April 2009 ... originally signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in May 2008 ... later waived by the New York Jets ... played in af2 with the Boise Burn in spring 2009.
RT Ryan Diem: 118th overall pick in the 2001 NFL draft out of Northern Illinois.
http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/apr/21/sp-tebow-or-bust/
Will Tebow be the next big bust in the NFL?
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A fifth-round pick of New Orleans in 1997, Danny Wuerffel lacked the arm strength and mobility to be an elite NFL quarterback.
By SCOTT CARTER | The Tampa Tribune
Published: April 21, 2010
No player in this year's NFL draft has been under more scrutiny than former University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow, one of the most decorated players in college football history. A two-time national champion and the 2007 Heisman Trophy winner, Tebow's throwing motion has been examined and dissected by seemingly every armchair quarterback with a laptop.
That's not all.
There are questions about how Tebow's outspoken religious faith might play out in an NFL locker room, whether he can adjust to a pro-style offense and if he can play under center. There also are concerns about his intelligence. About the only question that hasn't been pondered by draft pundits is if Tebow prefers boxers or briefs. The draft is still a day away, so there is time.
Of course, the only question that really matters is whether Tebow can play in the NFL. We won't know the answer for a while, but Tebow is determined to prove doubters wrong and avoid joining the club of college stars whose NFL careers fell short of expectations.
QB Danny Wuerffel
Florida
Before Tebow came along, Wuerffel and his college coach, Steve Spurrier, ranked as the two most-decorated players in UF football history. Wuerffel led the Gators to their first national title in 1996 and became the school's first Heisman Trophy winner since Spurrier. A fifth-round pick of New Orleans in 1997, Wuerffel lacked the arm strength and mobility to be an elite NFL quarterback. He retired after playing for four teams in six seasons.
QB Troy Smith
Ohio State
Smith won the 2006 Heisman Trophy, but the Buckeyes lost to Tebow's Florida team, 41-14, in the national title game. Smith's stock dropped afterward, and he was a fifth-round pick of the Baltimore Ravens in 2007. In three seasons, Smith has been unable to make an impact in the NFL.
QB Jason White
Oklahoma
White won the 2003 Heisman Trophy as a junior and led the Sooners to back-to-back BCS national championship games, in 2003 and 2004. Oklahoma lost both, but White finished his career as the school's all-time leading passer. However, despite a weak talent pool in the 2005 NFL draft, White went undrafted. He later tried out for the Kansas City Chiefs, but failed to make the team and quit football.
QB Matt Leinart
Southern Cal
Leinart was 37-2 in three years as the Trojans' starting quarterback, leading them to the 2004 BCS national title and winning the Heisman Trophy. He was a first-round pick of the Arizona Cardinals in 2006, but a prolonged holdout delayed the start of his NFL career and Leinart has yet to recover. He was Kurt Warner's backup the past three seasons and, despite Warner's retirement, Leinart's chances of becoming Arizona's starter remain uncertain.
QB Eric Crouch
Nebraska
Crouch won the 2001 Heisman Trophy and finished his career as one of only three college quarterbacks to pass for 4,000 yards and rush for 3,000 yards in a career. Drafted in the third round by the St. Louis Rams as a receiver, Crouch opposed the move and never played a regular-season game in the NFL. He later played defensive back in NFL Europe and quarterback in the CFL.
Honorable mention
Other notable college stars in recent years to fall short of expectations in the NFL include QB Andre Ware (1989 Heisman winner); QB Gino Torretta (1992 Heisman winner); RB Rashaan Salaam (1994 Heisman winner); QB Ryan Leaf (second pick in 1998 draft); and QB Chris Weinke (2000 Heisman winner).
Will Tebow be the next big bust in the NFL?
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A fifth-round pick of New Orleans in 1997, Danny Wuerffel lacked the arm strength and mobility to be an elite NFL quarterback.
By SCOTT CARTER | The Tampa Tribune
Published: April 21, 2010
No player in this year's NFL draft has been under more scrutiny than former University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow, one of the most decorated players in college football history. A two-time national champion and the 2007 Heisman Trophy winner, Tebow's throwing motion has been examined and dissected by seemingly every armchair quarterback with a laptop.
That's not all.
There are questions about how Tebow's outspoken religious faith might play out in an NFL locker room, whether he can adjust to a pro-style offense and if he can play under center. There also are concerns about his intelligence. About the only question that hasn't been pondered by draft pundits is if Tebow prefers boxers or briefs. The draft is still a day away, so there is time.
Of course, the only question that really matters is whether Tebow can play in the NFL. We won't know the answer for a while, but Tebow is determined to prove doubters wrong and avoid joining the club of college stars whose NFL careers fell short of expectations.
QB Danny Wuerffel
Florida
Before Tebow came along, Wuerffel and his college coach, Steve Spurrier, ranked as the two most-decorated players in UF football history. Wuerffel led the Gators to their first national title in 1996 and became the school's first Heisman Trophy winner since Spurrier. A fifth-round pick of New Orleans in 1997, Wuerffel lacked the arm strength and mobility to be an elite NFL quarterback. He retired after playing for four teams in six seasons.
QB Troy Smith
Ohio State
Smith won the 2006 Heisman Trophy, but the Buckeyes lost to Tebow's Florida team, 41-14, in the national title game. Smith's stock dropped afterward, and he was a fifth-round pick of the Baltimore Ravens in 2007. In three seasons, Smith has been unable to make an impact in the NFL.
QB Jason White
Oklahoma
White won the 2003 Heisman Trophy as a junior and led the Sooners to back-to-back BCS national championship games, in 2003 and 2004. Oklahoma lost both, but White finished his career as the school's all-time leading passer. However, despite a weak talent pool in the 2005 NFL draft, White went undrafted. He later tried out for the Kansas City Chiefs, but failed to make the team and quit football.
QB Matt Leinart
Southern Cal
Leinart was 37-2 in three years as the Trojans' starting quarterback, leading them to the 2004 BCS national title and winning the Heisman Trophy. He was a first-round pick of the Arizona Cardinals in 2006, but a prolonged holdout delayed the start of his NFL career and Leinart has yet to recover. He was Kurt Warner's backup the past three seasons and, despite Warner's retirement, Leinart's chances of becoming Arizona's starter remain uncertain.
QB Eric Crouch
Nebraska
Crouch won the 2001 Heisman Trophy and finished his career as one of only three college quarterbacks to pass for 4,000 yards and rush for 3,000 yards in a career. Drafted in the third round by the St. Louis Rams as a receiver, Crouch opposed the move and never played a regular-season game in the NFL. He later played defensive back in NFL Europe and quarterback in the CFL.
Honorable mention
Other notable college stars in recent years to fall short of expectations in the NFL include QB Andre Ware (1989 Heisman winner); QB Gino Torretta (1992 Heisman winner); RB Rashaan Salaam (1994 Heisman winner); QB Ryan Leaf (second pick in 1998 draft); and QB Chris Weinke (2000 Heisman winner).
