The mantra states "Lion for a Day", but for the purposes of this post I ask that we change it to "Gator for a Day". I had hoped to do this on Saturday after one of the finest performances in recent memory capped one of the finest careers in college football history, but I didn't get around to it until today. If you haven't caught on just yet, I wish to pay special tribute to a man who's likes I'm never likely to see again in my lifetime. I speak of none other than Mr. Tim Tebow.
His story has been published far and wide at this point, and I certainly don't wish to further dilute the true potency of his legacy, but I would surely be remiss if I didn't take a moment to honor one of the greatest "Lions" of our time. Tebow has amassed numerous trophies and records during his 4 years in Gainesville, but he summed it up well when he was asked before his final game in the Swamp this past Saturday about how he might be remembered, and he said, "I hope they remember how much I cared." His passion, for all things good and righteous, is what truly makes him a lion like none other.
At this point there are but two battles left for this giant, and I wish to tip my hat to his greatness both on and off the field. He is truly an inspiration, and having him be Ethan's first "hero" has been a real joy as a father. Enjoy this highlight film from the 2008 Championship season with clips of both Tebow and his counterpart on the defensive side, Brandon Spikes. (Hard to deny watching the Gators with Rocky playing in the background!) Go Gators!!
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Oh my super premier!!!!! I love it! Puts shivers up and down my whole body! The true brilliant power and pace that we will never see again! Muchisimos gracias por compartir!!!
ReplyDeleteBtw, I always asked you to get me just one interception; well, I think Spikes more than makes up for it, man he is amazing! :)
ReplyDeleteTebow definitely is a true lion, one of the very few who can be a lion on many, many days! And the best part is he is better off the field than on, hard as that is to imagine.
ReplyDeleteThanks for putting your unique view on this, it was excellent!
Agreed sneed. Actually the two best clips on that compilation are of Spikes lighting Moreno up (which was like the first or second drive in the first quarter of the Florida/Georgia game last year, and really set the tone for that game) and then his pick 6 at the very end with the punt into the stands!
ReplyDeleteHe is surely a beast, and we will miss him greatly next year on the defensive side of the ball. Was beautiful to watch him come into the Swamp on Saturday just before Tebow, and kneel down and kiss the field like he did. Tried to get a video of that, but haven't found a decent one yet.