Some Heisman Voters Just Hate Gators, Says Tebow

[MassNole]

Some Heisman Voters Just Hate Gators, Says Tebow

Did Florida quarterback Tim Tebow get shafted by Heisman Trophy voters?
It is not a hard argument for Gators fans to make.
Seeking to become only the second two-time winner in the award's 74-year history, Tebow led all voters in first-place votes but finished third in the balloting behind winning Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford and runner-up Colt McCoy of Texas.
Here's how it happened.
Tebow received 309 first-place votes. Bradford got 300 and McCoy 266. There were 904 ballots cast. Each voter designated a first-, second- and third-place selectee. A first-place vote was worth three points, a second-place two points and third-place one.
Bradford's final tally was 1,726 points, McCoy's 1,604 and Tebow's 1,575.
No third-place finisher in the trophy's history ever received more first-place votes.
Tebow, however, also received the most third-place votes, and, here's the tell-tale explanation, 154 voters left the Florida quarterback off their ballots.
Tebow finished 151 points behind the winner. That means had the 154 voters ranked him at least third, Tebow would have won by three points.
"I do think it shows that either they love us or they hate us – Gator Nation,'' Tebow said.
Tebow, an obviously fake smile glued to his face, said all the polite things, but was obviously riled by the results.
"I appreciate everybody that voted for me and thought I was worthy of it. If they didn't think I was worth, oh well, I can have one more chance, right?''
So why does Tebow think Gator Nation is either loved or hated?
"I don't know. I think it probably started with (Steve) Spurrier's swagger, to tell you the truth. How he handled situations. He either drew people in or made people not like the Gators and The Swamp. I kind of like that. Don't ride on the fence.''

As good as this kid is, his act is getting old. Is there any bigger attention whore in sports today?

[Maxattax3]

Re: Some Heisman Voters Just Hate Gators, Says Tebow

Didnt he already win one? He sounds like a t*tty baby to me.

I dont know whats worse... Peyton Manning not winning it... Jason White actually winning it... or hearing about someone who already won it cry about losing it.

Anyone else change the channel immediately after they announced the "winner"? ..."winner" - haha. Didnt one of the other candidates and their team beat the "winner" and his team? I guess winning football games just isnt that important anymore... The Heisman just gets worse and worse every year)

[trobinson97]

Re: Some Heisman Voters Just Hate Gators, Says Tebow

Haters. The Tebow's right, you either love him or hate him. There's no way he should have lost that award to lesser beings, er, players.

[muggins]

Re: Some Heisman Voters Just Hate Gators, Says Tebow

I'm more surprised that McCoy didn't win it with obviously better stats with less support.

And T.O. is a bigger attention whore than Tebow easily Although T.O. doesn't have Erin Andrews' eye for sure

[Cebby]

Re: Some Heisman Voters Just Hate Gators, Says Tebow

He's right.

Only Big XII clowns could leave Tebow off the ballot. Instead, he'll have to add another National championship and a player of the game to his collection. Then he wins the Heisman next year.

Mass, you don't have to be jealous of the best athlete and scholar in the country. Just because he dominates FSU and is ALREADY a doctor doesn't mean that you need to hate him.

[BoomerSooner11]

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Im surprised people have lived after looking into Tebows eyes.

[Cebby]

Re: Some Heisman Voters Just Hate Gators, Says Tebow

Im surprised people have lived after looking into Tebows eyes.

The time I saw Tim Tebow in real life was the greatest day of my life and would go on to change it forever.

[KG]

Re: Some Heisman Voters Just Hate Gators, Says Tebow

I'm more surprised that McCoy didn't win it with obviously better stats with less support.

And T.O. is a bigger attention whore than Tebow easily Although T.O. doesn't have Erin Andrews' eye for sure

By far. Tebow just happens to be the face of CFB but he doesn't grasp for the attention like TO.

[trobinson97]

Re: Some Heisman Voters Just Hate Gators, Says Tebow

The time I saw Tim Tebow in real life was the greatest day of my life and would go on to change it forever.

If The Tebow were made out of barbecue spare ribs, would you eat him? I know I would. Then I'd polish him down with a nice tall Budweiser.

[Hooe]

Re: Some Heisman Voters Just Hate Gators, Says Tebow

I can't fathom how one could completely leave Tebow off of his Heisman ballot, particularly after his performance against Alabama in the SEC Championship Game. I suppose there was a contingent of people who had either Michael Crabtree or Graham Harrell at third instead?

[trobinson97]

Re: Some Heisman Voters Just Hate Gators, Says Tebow

I can't fathom how one could completely leave The Tebow off of his Heisman ballot, particularly after his performance against Alabama in the SEC Championship Game. I suppose there was a contingent of people who were simply haters and in denial of the fact that he is the best thing to happen to CFB...ever?

FYP

[MassNole]

Re: Some Heisman Voters Just Hate Gators, Says Tebow

I can't fathom how one could completely leave Tebow off of his Heisman ballot, particularly after his performance against Alabama in the SEC Championship Game. I suppose there was a contingent of people who had either Michael Crabtree or Graham Harrell at third instead?

There would be nothing wrong with someone having a Top 3 of Bradford, McCoy, Harrell or Crabtree over Tebow.

Harrell takes a ton of flack for being a "system QB" when that is exactly what Tebow is as well. Of his 36 touchdowns the past two years, 28 of them have come from within 5 yards. Florida's system allows him to take the ball in from there to accumulate stats, which is exactly the argument Harrell also faces, that his stats are solely the product of a system.

[Maxattax3]

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I cant believe how hard you guys ride Tebow's sack. You would think he is Vince Young... after watching the SEC championship game I couldnt help but think "Wow this guy is slow as hell." Tebow where are you at? I challenge you to a footrace.
Also he is garbage in the pocket...I played against QBs in HS that have better arms than him. ...Although I did play football in central Texas...where the best HS football is played, period.

Bradford won the Heisman so ESPN can hype the NC even more with "Heisman QB vs. Heisman QB" ...watch that is all we will hear from now until they play.

[Hooe]

Re: Some Heisman Voters Just Hate Gators, Says Tebow

There would be nothing wrong with someone having a Top 3 of Bradford, McCoy, Harrell or Crabtree over Tebow.

I agree wholeheartedly. It's not the way I would have voted in any circumstance, but it's not like there's no justification for that vote.

Harrell takes a ton of flack for being a "system QB" when that is exactly what Tebow is as well. Of his 36 touchdowns the past two years, 28 of them have come from within 5 yards. Florida's system allows him to take the ball in from there to accumulate stats, which is exactly the argument Harrell also faces, that his stats are solely the product of a system.

Fair enough, though the Heisman typically takes playing well in big games into account, which would work against Harrell in particular given the egg he put up against Oklahoma (in the overall view of his body of work).

Sort of related: would it be fair to say that many Heisman winners have been playing in a system that plays specifically to their strengths and opens the door for statistical absurdity, a la Tebow and Harrell? I'm not familiar with the entire history of the award. Rephrasing my question, has the Heisman always been awarded in the manner it seems to be done currently?

[Cebby]

Re: Some Heisman Voters Just Hate Gators, Says Tebow

You would think he is Vince Young...

And you Texas homers don't realize that even Vince Young doesn't like Vince Young.