Urban Meyer Cowardly Bails on Florida Gators as Pressure Turns Immense

Suddenly, he shocks us again by pulling the switcheroo without unleashing a shred of specifics. And yet again, another mysterious update from his baffling, stunning developments. This is considerably a misfortune for Urban Meyer, one of the greatest collegiate football coaches in history, the annoying flip-flopper who can never make up his freaking mind and quickly turns into a clone of Brett Favre.

So now, he's leaving behind his successful brand of work, cowardly bailing out on the University of Florida, a frequent pattern of his trait to continuously part ways with a prestigious school known for stockpiling championships. In hindsight, it's the equivalent to the stock market crashing on Wall Street, but the only difference in this situation, of course, is that his unexpected departure is disheartening to the show business in Gator Nation. And now, after leading the Gators to two national championships during his accomplished tenure, he's inexcusably using the escape hatch and has sorely relinquished one of the premier jobs in college football.

What's next? He publicly steps to the podium and makes an announcement that he's willing to sacrifice and take a leave of absence, similar to his last resignation a year ago on Dec. 26, 2009, when he was smart to admittedly think wisely of his family and unveiled the significance of family values?

Then again, maybe he's a devoted husband and father of three children, willing to spend the rest of his days with a caring family and relieve heavy stress and pressure from a burdened life in football, ready to care for health issues. And for whatever reason, if you believe he'll return to fill his own vacancy in the next 24 hours, you probably believe Charlie Brown will eventually marry Lucy.

He spoke of his severe chest pains after a devastating loss in the SEC Championship a year ago, when he left us confused in a riddle and emotionally announced that he was leaving to attend to his health. In theory, the latest press release Wednesday announcing Meyer's resignation wasn't a knee-jerk reaction to a health scare a year ago when he briefly resigned, but presumably was a misleading story that swirled instantly and refreshed our memories of his inability to suddenly endure headaches.


This time, hopefully, he leaves for good, cowardly taking an easy way out of a situation instead of enduring the downcast publicity or anguish that clouded a noteworthy program. By all accounts, he no longer had the desire building a storied program, burnt out of having demands within a program he had shrewdly assembled. This time, for once, he felt at peace and had expressed no emotions at the news conference.

"I think I'm doing what's best for the University of Florida, my players and myself and my family," said a composed Meyer.

However, in Gainesville, the Gator faithful were caught off guard, livid by the uncertainty when he walked away for the second time within a year. There is, in a sense, an evident assumption that he's bailing on the Gators for ending a dreadful season all so miserably and finishing the worst season of his career. Minus the presence of Tim Tebow, the Gators dropped below average and toppled to miss out on the BCS bowl activities, which never settled too well with the 46-year-old Meyer.

Is he abandoning the Gators? Few believe he's running from burdens, and I believe he's running from the awful letdown of this season as well. It's likely, as the expectations of coaching an elite program are immense at Florida, that he's simply exhausted mentally and physically by the traveling, stress and pressure. Is this whole theory misguided? By tomorrow, he could announce to the nation that he's coming back to coach next season.

"At this time in my life, however, I fully grasp the sacrifices my 24/7 profession has demanded of me, and I know it is time to put my focus on my family and life away from the field. The decision to step down was a difficult one," he said in a statement released Wednesday by the school. "But after spending more than two decades motivating and celebrating the young men I've been so proud to coach, I relish the opportunity to cheer for my three terrific kids as they compete in their own respective sports."

Does he expect me to really believe that?

In fairness, Meyer is a coward, a pitiful quitter with no morals. All of his recruits means nothing to him, just as much as the University of Florida means zilch. For the most part, considering that he stepped down to cuddle and embrace life with his family, is not necessarily accurate.


But more importantly, he tries to avoid having his name linked to the Newton scandal and protect his legacy, roughly giving up as a way to keep his well-known status intact with the university and realized the Gators were vastly languishing as a lack of physical presence toppled Florida. It's as if the school knew this was coming when Meyer called athletic director Jeremy Foley, who stood behind the podium Wednesday evening, to tell him he was contemplating retirement and had finalized his arrangements on Tuesday.

"He said it's the right time in his life, as he said, he's at peace with the decision," Foley said.

All because he's running away, he's at peace.

He cannot endure Florida's 7-5 record, including a 4-4 record in the SEC. As his arrogance renders, it's hard to swallow a 24-point defeat to interstate rivals Florida State, the first loss to the Seminoles since 2003, just as it's hard to bear the distasteful rout to Alabama. In addition, he ultimately watched nine seasons of a .842 winning percentage diminish, but most of all, he cannot accept losing and escaped his failures by quitting on his players, the fans and the university.

On a positive note, Meyer will coach his last game for Florida in the Outback Bowl, as the Gators most likely will be riding the coaching carousel in search for their next head coach. There's much speculation, in the meantime, that he's the primary candidate to be hired as the next Denver Broncos head coach and unite with his former star quarterback Tim Tebow, who ran a stout offensive system efficiently unlike John Brantley. As you reflect back on Meyer's stint, erase it from your minds instantly.

Good riddance.

NCAA Waited Late to Crack Down on Hypocrisy, Conspiracy

If there is any ultimate hypocrisy denting collegiate sports, it’s because of the apathy and recklessness of the NCAA.

The same committee that allowed much to poison the prestigious image of college football wasn’t historically stern enough to investigate a repulsive, ongoing scandal.

Before the recent revelations of wannabe or legit sports agents lavishing student-athletes with a wealthier style of living, the NCAA was deceived and publicly embarrassed when dishonest college stars were duplicitous and extorted the indulgent system.

But suddenly, the NCAA is imposing severe sanctions for any wrongdoings and infractions, tarnishing the reputation of collegiate sports and grasping a sense that athletes have had relationships with corrupted agents.

The brand of the NCAA is scams and shams as numerous schools make a mockery of academia, disrespecting the tenor and significance of education.

By now, trustees and the committees are discerned of the average student-athletes’ wishes, unlike decades ago when education represented higher value, rather than lifting to unimaginable heights at the pro level.


But now that we live in the modern age of athletics and reside in a country where the average kid dreams of blossoming as the next acclaimed superstar, it’s realistic to assume kids aren’t attending school to establish a profession as a doctor, lawyer, or even a sports writer.

As of recently, the dark and gloomy times indeed reduces the aspects of purity and rectitude.

But more than anything, schools aren’t getting involved in the unscrupulous infractions that have created dreaded woes and expunged believability.

Four schools are under investigation for agent-related incidents and apparently, it is only the beginning of an ugly ordeal that maligns the integrity and ignores the magnitude of amateur refinement.

There’s a nightmare brewing in the SEC with the issue of incongruities and hypocrisy as the NCAA is conducting investigations in the Southeastern Conference, aiming to drag down the high-powered and superior conference.

If there are top prospects committing to high-caliber universities and older adults are capable of influencing the minds of college athletes, it’s very unlikely to jettison the scandals.

But the NCAA waited too late in cracking down on sleazy agents and allowed matters to turn worse. The probing of Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, and South Carolina are warning signs of infringement and the epitome of ignorance and unawareness within an association in denial.

Years ago, the NCAA never reacted to agents or addressed the countless violations destroying a school’s pride and respectability.

Years ago, the so-called business advisers approached campuses and athletes, awarding uneducated and unprofessional athletes with unlawful gifts and cash. It’s been a fraudulent industry and rarely were the Infraction Committees proactive in probing misleading agents, labeling collegiate sports as a disingenuous business.

Because agents are the sphere of college sports, as are athletic directors for permitting immunity and having no awareness in what strangers are introducing to their student-athletes, it’s disturbing to know that frauds and lies still exist in college sports, looming as the dirtiest crisis in the NCAA.

Greater than coaches recruiting over the phone, overworking players in practice, or hiring hostesses as a way to coax prospects into committing with the program, the NCAA mismanaged conspiracies and negated the poison of a tattered Tank Black—the former sports agent who donated payments to several Florida players.

But eventually he was charged with federal conspiracy and sentenced to seven years in prison. What’s staggering is that the NCAA refused to investigate Black and had access to public records of his payments.

That year, the Gators won the national title with the deepest and most talented team in the nation, but considering that Black had a meaningful relationship with Florida, ultimately the finest program in the nation wasn’t legit and had tarnished because of the misdeeds.

With all the dismal scandals, the NCAA is finally taking action and helping fortify its own cause for monitoring faulty agents, eroding an industry that profits on high-powered talent, rituals and images.

If ever there were a time to dismiss college football, it would be a good time now, with all the latest destruction at USC.


It used to be the most prestigious university before turning into the most poisonous University for violating NCAA rules, deciding to return its replica of Reggie Bush's Heisman trophy and withdraw from all the achievements of Bush and O.J. Mayo.

It took NCAA investigators three years to probe a malicious scandal at USC, accusing the star running back of unlawful deeds. Bush obtained $300,000 from two wannabe agents during his prosperous career with the Trojans, and his parents were given a $757,000 house.

As a way of punishing Bush for embarrassing the program and violating rules, he will be remembered as a forgotten Trojan.

It’s hardly fair to crack down on two players and insult a pair of prolific stars who aren’t fully accountable for the Trojans infractions.

If the administrators weren’t aware, obviously Bush or Mayo weren’t aware of the scandals becoming a trend and casting facades in college football.

Ravaged by shame, Athletic Director Mike Garrett was dismissed of overseeing the ruptured department at USC on Tuesday.

The mental state of the Trojans is anything but flawless, and punishing Garrett is a severe lesson as Southern California is essentially trying to remove the indulgence and apathy in their program. His cockiness and stubbornness impaired a well-respected program, as did Pete Carroll, who is in denial and arrogantly denies the violations as well as the sanctions.

Maybe he fled Southern California for Seattle because of the sanctions. Above all, they are on four-year probation, losing recruits and stripped of a Heisman. All of this ruins the opportunities of grabbing the top prospects in the country.

But now, the affliction resides allegedly at the Swamp and Alabama. Mostly at SEC Media day, all the talk circulated the muck agents, a nightmarish situation that threatens a program withheld of accusations.

Mike Slive, commissioner of the SEC, vented on the ongoing obstacles and requested for “national strategy” and “education not enforcement.”


If there was one irate coach harshly ripping agents, it was Alabama’s Nick Saban during the press conference on Wednesday, once Marcel Dareus of the Crimson Tide was reportedly announced ineligible after the university compliance officials investigated his involvement with agents.

It certainly doesn’t mean he’s an asterisk or a criminal, until proven guilty. And even if he’s accused of violating rules, then accuse the agent of influencing the minds of young and inexperienced athletes.

There are accusations pending against Maurkice Pouncey, but the ex-Florida star denies ever accepting $100,000 from the representation of a sordid agent at the Southeastern Conference title game and the Sugar Bowl last season.

“I did not accept $100,000, it is an absolutely ridiculous claim. I have completely cooperated with the investigation and answered any and all questions put to me,” Pouncey said in a statement released by his attorney, M. Stephen Stanfield.


Recently, he met with Urban Meyer and Athletic Director Jeremy Foley, and told them he’s innocent and never had a relationship or any connections with agents.

“He never lied to me before,” Meyer said.

Isn’t that what we all want to believe?

As much as the nation admires college football, the investigations involving agent-related inquiries are upsetting and absurd, nauseating our stomachs and disappointing our consciousness as North and South Carolina's programs were announced last week to be part of the NCAA investigation.

This isn’t a coincidence or an illusion, but an omen of corruption—something that should have been discovered and handled a long time ago.

Meyer's Gator Stunner Is Riddles, Leaves Us Guessing

It’s kind of hard to tell where he’s coming from, hard to tell his next decision. When the stunning development unmasked, he broke down into tears, helpless and saddened of his sudden departure.

He alarmed us all with his announcement of periodic chest pains. He shocked us all by informing the world of frequent health problems. Lastly, the announcement was a stunning development when he told the Florida football program that he’d resign.

This meant Mr. Meyer would never return to a program he installed, standing as a symbol of greatness. In the meantime, Gators’ faithful aren’t scowling or scorning Urban Meyer of a bizarre story. It leaves us scratching our heads, searching for reasonable answers to why suddenly Mr. Meyer misled us the last three days.

Wasn’t he resigning to spend valuable time with his family and care for health? Wasn’t he ailing and couldn’t measure up to the stress level of coaching? At least a resignation was understandable and his intent, until he arrived to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium for the Gators’ Sugar Bowl practice in Gainesville. The population at the Swamp emotionally had tears draining down their faces, along with immediate speculations on the next in line to coach an endearing program.

But there’s a clear understanding that Meyer hasn’t made up his mind. He pondered before an official resignation was declared. Maybe it’s difficult to aloof from the game he has mustered a tremendous passion for. Or maybe adjusting to a peculiar seen is tough. He’s accustomed to and relish mentoring players willing to mature into prospering men. He’s used to building a contiguous relationship with each of his players. Leaving all behind is burdensome to adapt to.

So suddenly, an emotionally departure of his coaching job was lightened into a leave of absence. Guess there won’t be any reason to search for a coach, or theorize if offensive coordinator, Steve Adazzio, steps into command. That means we don’t have to hear rumors and names of Bob Stoops or Dan Mullen. Of course, it would’ve been a good coaching campaign, but if there’s a sublime coach unsure of his status, looking for another coach is the least priority.

Isn’t Meyer coaxing the program enough, by informing us he plans on staying in Gainesville? Doesn’t his obligations to stay in contact and within the program tells you Meyer is aspiring for partial decision-making? From ailing and withstanding chest pains and an arachnoid cyst on his brain forced him to take a hiatus. At a point spending quality time with his family seemed more valuable, he stressed the importance of family values and faith.

And as a coach he had already accomplished a lifelong adventure, owning the highest coaching percentage in college football. He could leave the game and lift his head proudly, for leading Utah to an unbeaten season in which he built an eye-catching future in college football. Therefore, he grasped our attention and became a much-beloved coach in parts of Florida.

But we can’t ensure he’s leaving the game for good. You should be confused, of course, trying to put together pieces of this missing puzzle. For those in Gainesville, life is a riddle. Yes, Mr. Meyer has baffled us all. And ever since he returned the next day to inform us all that he expects to coach next season, believing Meyer is like believing Pinocchio. What’s difficult to grasp is why draw a huge distraction, by telling us about a resignation when Florida’s huge bowl game against Cincinnati is looming?

If it was the case, it could have waited until a day after the bowl game. Now, the Gators are likely to play with heavy hearts, worried of Meyer’s health status. The last thing a program wants to happen amid a substantial bowl game is questions to circulate, strictly on the health status of Meyer’s. When he spoke of his vital chest pains following the lost to Alabama in the SEC Championship game, he looked worn down, fatigued as if he was ready to call it a career. If so, then was the exact moment to depart. Either way, he would’ve left the game atop coaching at the collegiate level. But when winning is taking into consideration, the Gators are caught in a continuous riddle.


At 45, Meyer feared the mischief of mortality, valuing his life before reconsidering he’d rather salvage the coaching job. And Florida athletic director, Jeremy Foley, discerns the significance of health, but doesn’t feel he has to find a replacement if Meyer is in good condition to recruit a potent class and mentor kids, teaching the fundamentals of winning, so they can leave as a better individual.

That is, of course, before he told his wife, Shelley, and three children he was quitting for health problems and family. Not too sure if he stayed true to his word, when his wife believed he’d spent every second with his lovable family. His wife text a message to the Orlando Sentinel that said: “No chance… This is the best decision for him and us right now.”

Foley has a careless demeanor, insisting on Saturday for Meyer to take a leave of absence. It’s obvious he knows what Meyer brings to the program, diligence and charisma. But also it’s apparent he’s ignoring the health of a man, facing a tremendous amount of uncertainty.

Times next fall may seem a bit stressful without the likes of Tim Tebow, who’s a top name in April’s NFL Draft. Florida’s challenging schedule within a superb conference is when Meyer should absorb pressure, in which we’ll actually find out if he still does well in controlling the program.

But until then, his status remains a crazy riddle.

Heisman Watch: Although the Competition is Fierce, Vote for Ingram

Oh, the most joyous of days is quickly looming, and a moment doesn’t pass without college football lords discussing the next athlete worthy of the stiff-armed statue. The Heisman race is so intense, occupying the average person’s heart with suspense of which candidate is worthy of hoisting the most special prize in all of sports.

In recent memory—since writing on The Watch —no race has been viewed as tight and tense as the one we have this year. But when several players transcend the culture of college football over the course of a 12-game season, the Heisman presentation becomes must-see television.

What we do know is, that someone will accept the Heisman inside the Radio City Music Hall in New York. If most are unsure of the most deserving athlete, allow me to share my vote on which candidate should be hoisting the Heisman come this weekend.

Rarely, the game worships a tailback as explosive and fiery as Alabama's Mark Ingram. He gets my vote. End of discussion. However last year, at this time, we had spoken prematurely.


I myself even spoke too soon, forecasting that Florida’s Tim Tebow would obtain the honors. In two days, someone’s name inside the envelope could stun us all on Saturday evening. But the truth is, the Southern Eastern Conference had the studs of the year, unless you’re delusional or dislike an abysmal conference.

Armed with tremendous speed, Ingram is excluded from the Heisman picture. Let’s not be cynical by refusing to acknowledge Ingram’s consistency, which helped bolster the offense of the Alabama Crimson Tide. Come on, he’s an essential part on why they maintained leverage and were potent in the SEC Championship Game, a game in which Ingram had a usual performance, accounting for 175 yards and three touchdowns in a 32-13 demolition of Florida.

From there, of course, the Tide reformed into a perennial contender, with the star running back contributing throughout the course of the season. He exemplifies greatness and he has improved mightily from last year, when the Tide finished just shy of a national title appearance.


But this year they have reached the National Championship Game, thanks in large part to the contributions of Ingram. With such a menacing ground attack, the Tide prevailed to reach new heights. I wonder how much of a difference it would’ve been for the Tide if Ingram didn’t post career numbers, which included 1,500 plus yards rushing and 15 touchdowns.

But trust me, he wouldn’t be among the nominees.

There is, believe it or not, high regarded stars and future NFL prospects, all eligible to take home the stiff-arm statue. Because most have given the spotlight to Tebow, he’s favorable to pull off the historic win. In a four year span, he has been invited three consecutive times. No other player has ever been invited three times in a row.

Tebow almost came close to winning it twice, and he try again to become the second player in history, in the company of Archie Griffin, to win the illustrious award twice. His religious beliefs, charitable work, and refusal to leave the campus behind in Gainesville was all it took for the Gators to have large crowds and for Tebow to be cherished.

Despite losing his final game as a Gator, he still can account for a myriad of votes. The passion and intensity Tebow brings to the field are traces of etiquette, in which his inspirational leadership defines sportsmanship. As a result, his unselfishness almost led Florida to its third national title in four years.

However, for the first time in a long time, the Gators finally lost a game. They had won 22 straight ever since his emotionally speech when he apologized for the disappointing loss to Ole Miss.

Although Tebow has won it once, he can win it again. Logic is, a tailback is likely to win, unless Texas’ Colt McCoy is called. However, the typical Longhorns fan residing in Austin still misses Vince Young, the explosive quarterback who led the Longhorns to a stunning and electrifying victory over USC in the 2005 title game.

Never losing out much, coach Mack Brown specializes in grooming quarterbacks within an effective shotgun format. Within the last two seasons, McCoy has conducted the Longhorns, who have been one of the top teams in the nation.


Mind you, it’s not his impressive pass on the shore of Lake Whitney, where he connected with roommate and top receiver Jordan Shipley, who sat on the rear of a boat along with Bassmaster Classic champion Alton Jones and caught an accurate throw from McCoy. But McCoy has thrown for 3,512 yards, completed more than 70 percent of his passes, and is the team’s second best rusher.

On the downside, he struggled in the first half of the season. Remember, he barely survived arch-rivals Oklahoma and almost stumbled against Nebraska in the Big 12 Championship Game. When a team suddenly breaks down a bit, automatically you assume McCoy is not worthy of winning the Heisman.

Judging by his last game, the numbers have plunged and even though the senior was only a runner-up a year ago, 12 interceptions may not be innocuous if other talented names had more of a consistent year. I’m sure most have forgotten or plain just doesn’t care.


Either way, being aware of a sleeper is always a good practice. I have Stanford’s prolific tailback Toby Gerhart as a sleeper, though I don’t believe he’ll win. Described as a “warrior” by Stanford’s head coach Jim Harbaugh, Gerhart could be mistaken for a bulldozing linebacker weighing in at 235 pounds. Wow. Has he ever considered wrestling?

But his motions tell us different, ranking second in the nation in rushing and first in scoring touchdowns. In the last four games, he averaged 29 carries and 185.5 yards per game.

On the other hand, defense does win games. So shouldn’t defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh of Nebraska win?

But back to Ingram.

There’s no player in the nation as gifted or who is a better offensive weapon in the game. There’s no player as dominant as Ingram. For the gamblers betting on the outcome, the best advice I could give them is bet on the quickest tailback in the nation. There’s no doubt in my mind. He gets my vote.

Yes, assumptions are the platform of all insightful notions. And indeed, it seemingly is nothing wrong with giving a prediction on your Heisman winner.

America—Vote 4 Ingram!

Validated: Alabama Is Title Worthy

For the first time ever, at least from what I can remember, Tim Tebow broke down mentally and dripped tears before thousands at the Georgia Dome, where you couldn’t argue it was an electric, national title atmosphere.

The Florida Gators encountered an interesting challenge, a rigid matchup against a superior opponent, and Alabama bombarded the well-balanced villains of the Southern Eastern Conference.

Instantly, it smeared a potential dream of creating a historic finish in NCAA history. It smeared an inconceivable dynasty built on Tebow’s inspirational leadership and unparalleled sprints, stiff-arms and jump passes. Of course, the country such as ESPN’s College Gameday analysts Lee Corso or Kirk Herbstriet, predicted the Gators are victorious crusaders.

This country had forgotten about a potent and dynamic program in the same conference. This country paid less attention to an entire state, which admires football and spends their average Saturday afternoon’s rooting on a systematic program, brilliantly built by Coach Nick Saban.

That would be the Alabama Crimson Tide, a robust program aiming for a national title amid their endeavor. It earned hype as the biggest SEC showdown in conference history, simply for the two powerhouse teams that define college football.

Without Florida-‘Bama in a fray, the game is dull and the BCS system suddenly becomes elusive. If there’s no Florida-‘Bama, there isn’t a point for having a conversation on football.

For a few years now, it has been interesting watching the SEC as the Deep South kept us guessing and produced action-packed, high-powered excitement. Before our very eyes, Florida is no longer as threatening or powerful. Instead, the boys from Sweet Home Alabama have convenient tools to win the national title next month.

After pounding the Gators, not allowing fans to perform the Gator Chomp gestures, emotions flared in an unusual way. Instead, shedding tears indicated agony as a reign many were accustomed to suddenly ceased. Dating back to last season when a distraught Tebow emotionally apologized and promised to fans following a disappointing loss to Mississippi, consecutive losses weren’t much of a concern, until the Gators finally saw triumph perish.

However, the Tide finally avenged their upsetting loss a year ago against the Gators, which cost a national title berth. Getting used to a well-balanced program isn’t as bad as it seems. Yet, Tebow won’t arrive to perform his erratic jump passes or another remarkable finish, Alabama has similarities with a relentless rush attack engaged to confront amid an onslaught all times on turf. Such as playing the Gators, when almost every possession was blown sprints, spins, stiff-arms, and blistering speed of tailback Mark Ingram.

His three touchdown effort set a mental tone in the game, to whereas the Tide dominated until time expired and emerged a celebration. Of course, a delirious Alabama crowd embraced a spirited moment, cheering on the boys from Sweet Home Alabama. In contrast, the Gators were throbbed in a 32-13 loss, and an inspirational tale came to a terminal in a game the religious and well-respected sports figure in the country dripped tears onto his eyeblack.

For the longest time, it took the longest yard for Alabama to reach a pinnacle most are accustomed to. Well, the program finally has a resembling coach of Bear Bryant. When Saban committed to take on a prestigious job in the country, he left behind a complex job at the pro level, signing an enormous deal to coach Alabama. This country criticized him, teased him, expressed anger for a well-known reputation of accepting jobs because of greed and riches.


But now, we can praise Saban for bringing tough-minded, charismatic leadership to this program. Besides dwelling on whether he left behind unfinished business to coach a program willing to throw in huge bucks, dwell on the fact he has revived a program.

Now, we can utter, he prepares kids for big games against huge opponents. If you notice, Alabama plays with tremendous urgency, heart and resiliency. During press conferences Saban emphasizes the point of remaining alert when facing any team.

If someone has grudges with Saban, it doesn’t matter much. Folks, in Alabama appreciate his ability to recruit top high school prospects. If he tries even more so, Saban could possess nearly every top prospect in the South.

Almost everyone knows Saban is experienced and has been around the game long enough to inspire a convincing core. As a result, the Tide are a victory away of renovating championship notability for the first time since winning it all in 1992.

If the Tide smeared a historic picture by manipulating and pummeling the Gators, same goes for the Texas Longhorns. Being denied of a historical finish is painful, especially if you are an upperclassman. And Tebow is a senior, in which it was agonizing missing out on a return to the national title game and trying departing with a bang.

From the bright side, Tebow accomplished something ordinary athletes couldn’t. He was named a Heisman winner, and hoisted the stiff-armed statue. Aside the individual awards, Tebow celebrated and hoisted memorable trophies such as the crystal football, winning three national titles.

Unfortunately, the Gators won’t win its third national title in four years, losing for the first time in 22 games. So now, Alabama will travel to Pasadena, not for roses but a national title game every team dreams to participate in.

With a chaotic BCS system, a team has to be near perfect if expecting to qualify for the final game. And the Tide are near perfect.


Rarely is there a team with complete depth, having its way against defending champs. Ingram ran faster than lighting, McElroy removed the saboteur label and now is an essential piece to Alabama’s championship beliefs.

Julio Jones, arguably the nation’s best wide receiver, was explosive and outran Florida’s defenders, catching an 18-yard touchdown pass on the first play from the line of scrimmage.

Another national title is out of the equation. Had the Gators won, they’d have been off to Pasadena. But instead, the losers earn a privilege to play in the Sugar Bowl, a BCS game with less prestige. As for Alabama, exalted winners will fulfill a dream and play for a national title.

Good luck, Texas. The Tide come in with a complete package, a package full of potential champs.

Tebow Relieve Headaches But Restores Title Urge

Well, this was bound to happen, a low-scoring contest with a pair of top-notch teams clashing in a Saturday night SEC showdown. Once again, the Florida Gators aren’t pulverizing their opponents or failing to create large margins.


It certainly signifies that Urban Meyer’s squad is not nearly the same dominant team as a year ago. No team is intimidated or agitated, encountering a well-mannered citizen Tim Tebow, who is an immaculate and generous man quarterbacking the Gators to meritorious achievements.

He’s a cool dude, engaged with strong religious backgrounds at the Swamp where he's building upon a valuable legacy that will always have its own realm. His endearing charisma is likable, changing the mindsets and reminding teammates to take the urgent approach.

Even though most are accustomed to Tebow’s unpredictable jump passes and outlandish tricks rarely executed by a quarterback, he’s not an almighty god or Superman. Our minds are brainwashed, used to seeing his unexpected game-changing plays, and ignore possibilities of freak accidents.

Just like the rest, Tebow is human. He divulged this when he suffered a severe concussion two weeks ago and carefully prevailed yet in the most substantial game. On an important night, it constituted a contest with massive bowl implications. In his first return since the injury, at a hostile territory where LSU faithful were rambunctious under the raindrops, Tebow was an intrepid adventurer.

That’s what most referred to him as, recovering slowly from his frighten injury. But he guided Florida’s offense, handing off more passes in the spread formation. The running game was active and dynamically a perfect concept on a night his soft skull was in danger of additional damage, even when doctors cleared Tebow to play mid-morning.

If it had not been for Urban Meyer, Florida’s mastermind coach, who had the national title on his mind and selfishly insisted that Tebow take a risk, John Brantley could've started and made an attempt guiding the top school in the nation. Leading up to the game, Meyer encouraged Tebow to put his career and life on the line, to stay national title bound.

The problem I had with this ordeal is how could a coach encourage a player to start the game after suffering a brutal injury? And how could he give much latitude, calling it a game-time decision? Fine, much was at stake, entering a matchup with fourth-ranked LSU. Perhaps keeping national title hopes intact was more crucial than a weakened skull that couldn’t experience another bull-rush, painful collision.

Each possession offered scary thoughts, quickly recalling the incident that occurred two weeks ago, when he vomited, appeared dazed and was carted off the field. Later, he was transported to an ambulance and to a Kentucky hospital, where he stayed overnight before finally been discharged.

From experiencing a dangerous moment, predicting that Tebow was better off sitting it out, indicated common sense. Oh, but not for a tough guy, willing to put his life in harms way to keep national title dreams alive. He wasn’t worried, surviving aggressive bull-rushes and blitzes by LSU’s much-improved defense. But he lasted a three-hour contest without taking significant hits directly to the head, and ultimately downplayed the aftermath of his terrifying concussion.

The most beloved athlete in the nation failed recognizing possible aftereffects and dangerous speculations of significant head trauma. At Death Valley, he faced frightened afterthoughts, but took harassment and violent tackles from defenders. Instead of sitting out a game, Tebow wasn’t concerned about his health and guided the Gators to a 13-3 victory over the Tigers to keep them in national contention.

His presence was vital, and favored their outcome in Baton Rouge, where it seems like an intimidating environment. It was momentary, when Tebow amazingly outlasted a corner blitz and formidable jerk when Lazarius Levingston yanked the facemask, to which he was whistled for a personal foul that initiated leeway for the Gators offensively.

Despite recovering from a concussion, Tebow gets fired up instantly. Having a tough-driven mentality, allows him to create in the option and spread formation. It certainly seemed to be their trick, when he hurled a 24-yard scoring pass to a wide open Riley Cooper.

A large crowd made the trip, Gator-chomping on an evening with much uncertainty. A nice capacity witnessed a splendid performance by Tebow, throwing 11 of 16 passes for 134 yards and an interception in a meaningful game. As most Gators faithful were proud, few worried heavily until the game ended at Tiger Stadium, where LSU had won 32 consecutive games.

Tebow dominated on the field, staying healthy as if he had never suffered a concussion. That's because he’s a tough-minded player, and doesn’t allow an injury to cease his capabilities. On the night, he was mobile as usual, despite limited rushes because the Gators medical staff wanted to be cautious.

Sure, it was relatively expected, when precautionary actions had to be taken. Most would’ve had common sense, knowing that his presence as a rushing quarterback would be minimized. But mostly, he completed the game phenomenally, despite not having an effective rush attack, a dynamic attribute that describes a powerful Tebow.

He’s the world’s powerful athlete, and greatest role model. Usually, when a player takes a shot to the head, they are confounded, but Tebow is the same as before. He’s a player with heart, dignifying passion to win.

He’s a champ, by far, surviving Baton Rouge trauma. No more concussions, just an antidote for putting aside headaches and uplifting gratifications.

Face Reality: Tim Tebow Needs to Protect Health, Not an Optimistic Year

There’s no doubt college football benefits when Tim Tebow plays—a folksy quarterback with religious beliefs symbolizing humankind and aspiration for a better future. Not only is he an ambassador for college football, but the top-ranked Florida Gators, whose showdown against fourth-ranked LSU might dictate a national title.


At large, bowl implications are pivotal, if the Gators are craving to defend their title, but more significant is Tebow’s health status.

Two weeks ago, Superman indicated to the nation that he’s just as human as the rest of us living in a society were citizens believe their beloved heroes are invincible and made of steel.

Unfortunately, a horrid scene occurred on the field when Tebow collided brutally with a team-mate’s knee, bouncing off the turf as he sustained a concussion, quickly becoming another victim of head trauma in a win over Kentucky. A vital injury scared Gainesville, stopped Gator Chomps, left fans in a state of shock and elicited constant queries about his status for the biggest game yet on the calendar.

It shouldn’t matter which team the Gators are playing, but what should matter is protecting Tebow. Another significant blow to the head is risky, meaning it could be career-threatening or life-threatening. Urban Meyer should weigh his options carefully before rushing a hesitant Tebow back in a position, where contact generally transpires.

No doubt he’ll be the primary target on LSU’s agenda in a Saturday afternoon SEC clash. But more importantly, Tebow must be protected from sustaining another concussion. In recent years, players have died when medical staff failed to monitor thoroughly, allowing players to return prematurely.

If the Gators were to bring back Tebow, the program isn’t only jeopardizing a successful title run, but risking a life.

No game is that important, in which someone’s health is vulnerable of more unpredictable trauma, creating hapless ordeals and chaotic burdens. Knowingly, the importance of Tebow’s presence is crucial, if the Gators desire a victory.

This is a huge burden on Meyer, publicizing that the former Heisman winner is a game-time decision, and that he’s ready to return in a hostile game. Not good or a clever choice in a bitter territory, where he'll take unsympathetic abuse for two-hours.

He runs often, meaning the defense is already familiar with his game plan and well-designed options. And you can’t imagine him making an impact immediately, sluggish while still recovering. Since his concussion, Tebow hasn’t played and had limited practice, making it difficult to predict.

There’s not much to anticipate, when he really should sit this one out. Most have urged Tebow not to play until a well-known doctor gives advice and clears him. Losing a game won’t destroy an entire season with the SEC ranked as the best conference in football.

If the Gators lose to the Tigers, a national title remains irrefutable, and will keep hopes alive. In likelihood, they’re only victims of BCS fraud by dropping two or more games. That’s not envisioned because of their depth and defensive regimen, giving them slight advantages in the toughest conference.

You shouldn’t worry about the Gators. You should heavily worry about Tebow.

There’s much on the line in severe weather conditions, with heavy rains expected in the forecast. The top-ranked Gators seemingly care about prestige and bidding for a national title, rather than the most-lovable player in college athletics.

Believe it or not, we don’t want to sadly witness another devastating scene, like watching him vomit as he’s carted off the field and later seen in an ambulance. The worst-case scenario is a foolish decision might backfire on Meyer, but, of course, the best-case scenario is Tebow might throw a game-winning touchdown pass in the final seconds. You never know.

Even though, Meyer has mentioned earlier in the week that Florida’s medical personal will decide if Tebow plays in game with bowl implications. The problem is, Meyer is allowing such a thing, knowing it was a severe and frighten injury.

So, why is he putting his respectful leader in such a predicament, where matters can become worst? Is it because he’s desperate to defend a title? Is it because his reign and legacy is significant, and Tebow brings most glory before departing to the NFL?

As most of us fathomed that Meyer’s mind is greatly on amassing victories, and not an ailing quarterback, the NFL is paying close attention. Last week, a statement was released of studies, and unmasked that NFL retirees are likely to suffer memory lost. Between the ages of 30 and 49, retirees are likely diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

But coaches don’t realize it until it’s too late, selfishly ignoring medical advice and following their instincts. As it seems, Meyer has a self-centered psyche and protects optimistic season, jaded of injury excuses and selfish as well.

In reality, Tebow is severely injured. And to risk health is being negligent.

The best advice to offer Tebow is protecting his health, not a season of feasibility.

Gators, Meyer Chomps a Bitter Kiffin in Intense Rivalry

He has been very talkative, uttering bitter remarks while threatening, disrespecting, and boldly accusing Florida’s coach Urban Meyer of illegal recruiting.

Common sense, though, informed us that Tennessee’s first-year coach Lane Kiffin was facing a rigid challenge, particularly after upsetting, downgrading, and claiming the defending champs were not on his radar.

Kiffin spoke too lowly of the Gators, forgetting they’re a team with tremendous experience and prominent players who are worthy of advancing to the pro level. For years now, Florida and Tennessee has clashed in bloody wars, but none of them have been quite this fierce or hostile.

The difference in this intriguing matchup is that the Gators were seeking to fiercely bite the Volunteers for revenge in Kiffin’s meeting with the archrivals. In previous seasons, they’ve brutally humiliated, pulverized, and Gator Chomped the kids from Rocky Top, making them long suffer agony and painful failures.

Long-term suffering has reduced spirit in Tennessee, as titles have exhilarated devoted fans at the Swamp, where they embrace the vigorous and energetic powerhouse of the Southern Eastern Conference. But Kiffin, apparently, didn’t think before he made regrettable remarks, inspiring a successful coach and hard-fighting champs.

Remember early in the year at his introduction speech, when he impetuously pronounced the coming end to a four-game losing streak against Florida? Remember when he boldly spoke without reflecting back on their noteworthy season, and saying he honestly sensed he could guide the Vols to a stunning and memorable win for the ages?

Remember when he failed to react in a classy manner, and said he was “looking forward to...singing ‘Rocky Top’ all night after we beat Florida next year. It will be a blast”? He never got enough from being judgmental and outspoken about an athletic team with much experience.

And he added to the silly comments when he informed fans Meyer violated rules by phoning prospect Nukes Richardson, while he was officially visiting Tennessee. That was a huge blunder that Kiffin regrets now, changing his words in a press conference a few days ago, but it was much too late for cleaning up insulting statements.

At Gainesville, fans were motivated for a Saturday matinee and a bitter rivalry that continues developing bad blood. After all, the Gators have fangs and smack talk just propels a powerful team to attack an undefined team.

But in the near future, the Vols might have enough talent for contending against Florida. One thing Kiffin does well is recruit talented classes, but has yet to prove that he can recruit and guide a skillful team within a power conference, or even defeat his archenemy Meyer.

In the biggest game of Kiffin’s coaching career, he paid the consequence, he suffered a loss and he walked off helpless after the Florida’s stingy defense and efficient offense silenced and thwarted the Vols.

There were no joyful celebrations, nor were there any upsets in a hostile environment after a resentful Tim Tebow exposed abnormal characteristics in his personality earlier this week. Can you believe Tebow harshly criticized the Vols? Well, believe it.

Since we are accustomed to Tebow’s generous and religious beliefs, it was a rarity hearing trash talk from the humble senior quarterback. But on a shaky afternoon, he backed up his dirty talk, and as usual, played with tremendous sportsmanship while respecting his archrivals.

Even though, there’s some animosity between two unsettled coaches, Meyer and Kiffin exchanged brief handshakes after Florida coasted to a 23-13 victory.

As a result, the Gators are favorites to win another national title, returning the Heisman quarterback and practically an entire defense. Still, a multitude of the populace is convinced winning glorious titles are over, and that an unknown team will claim possession of the crystal ball. Teams are finally making it clear by challenging the Gators that they're no longer intimidated or invincible.

As most anticipated a Gator Chomping demolition, the Gators beat the Vols by 10. With plenty of games remaining, the Gators are anything but flawless. Instead they’re looking vulnerable and have plenty of deficiencies worth rectifying if they’re expecting to win another national title.

Give Tennessee’s defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin credit for throwing unknown schemes at Tebow, which forced him to commit two critical turnovers as the Vols took advantage, scoring 10 points.

A rare fourth-quarter fumble by Tennessee’s explosive tailback, Montario Hardesty, led to a touchdown. The Vols threw an interception to Dennis Rogan, paying for rushing the pass to avoid a sack.

But it’s enough to make us wonder, if the Gators will defend its title or if some unexpected school upset them later in the season.

Most of all, the Gators are benefiting from Brandon James, who’s arguably the fastest kick-returner in the conference. He returned three kickoffs for a staggering 97 yards.

But more so, their strong and experienced defensive corps presented misery for the third straight year.

Their potent defense harassed Tennessee's quarterback, Jonathan Crompton, who can probably use a few hours in a warm spa. Being pressured, he was limited and forced a devastating pass in the fourth quarter for an interception caught by Florida’s Ahmad Black, smearing an improbable miracle.

After a lackluster performance, Meyers might prefer retooling the offense and making vital adjustments for upcoming games. Receiver Deonte Thompson missed the game with a hamstring injury and running back Jeff Demps played with a 101-degree fever.

Additionally, the Gators are attempting a repeat without Percy Harvin, and his absence has changed Florida’s offensive complexion and chances of retaining a title.

But now the top-ranked Gators have thrown out the hype, ousted their rivals and bitterly extended its streak to 13 consecutive wins over the Vols. In a case of "the lesser of two evils", the stronger stumbling offense survived a bloody afternoon. And it appeared Florida’s talent was too much to handle in the final quarter.

Meanwhile, the Gators don’t chomp as well as they used to, and they don’t attack as well either. One year makes a difference, as they aren’t nearly as powerful. As for the Kiff, next time he might think before he speaks. And if he has nothing nice to say, then he might not say anything.

Tebow Is a Virgin: As Usual, He Answers Things with Dignity

Sometimes journalist can ask some of the weirdest things, expecting sports figures to respond to outlandish queries and put them on the spot to wait for responses to build upon a headline.

This gives journalism a bad name, at times, corrupting mainstream media from the unordinary comments made during press conferences. Before, the media was more private and courteous of athletes, asking merely legit questions on adjustments, tactics and statics.

Perhaps, we tend to take matters too far, immersing into their private lives and forgetting about what happens in the game or preparations for the upcoming season. Recently, at SEC media day, Tim Tebow became a victim of inappropriate questioning about virginity when a Fanhouse reporter, Clay Travis, impetuously asked a contentious question and stunned Tebow with a surprise.

Assuming he wouldn’t be offended by publicly been implored to reveal his sexual culture, the reporter still should have had inkling to understand it could have affronted his religious principles or even insulted his pride.

Was it inappropriate?

Absolutely!

And now that the entire world knows Tebow is a virgin and will save his virginity for marriage, nobody cared, until a curious reporter decided to ask. By now, people know Tebow as a religious citizen, whose spiritual faith is more prioritized than football, girls and sexual activity.

Tebow doesn’t go a day without sending thanks to the dear lord by pointing to the sky and worshiping the lord in interviews.

Guess, Tebow set a historic mark, and it wasn’t by hurling an erratic jump pass for an extraordinary game-winning catch, but it was from getting hit with eccentric interrogation to be put in a tough predicament that was inevitable of answering.

Quite often, players are caught in a dilemma that is hard avoiding, rather if that is replying to a commit or heavy criticism.

But, in recent memory, nothing this abnormal has been publicized, of which Tebow became the first college athlete in the country who was obliged to succumb to a secretive concept.

Alright, so he’s a virgin, and so what. I’m sure in our country a 40-year virgin exists, neither which foreshadows that Tebow isn’t alone nor the youngest to be characterized as a virgin.

Some things just aren’t anyone’s business, and in this case, Tebow refusing any sexual intercourse is precise. A great aspect about our country is liberty. Only if he abides by the law, Tebow can study any religious practice and wait eternally for sexual connections.

Still, each time, he is maturing into a brilliant and generous gentleman, able to handle plights with sophisticated dignity.

There are players who are speechless and startled, whenever a journalist utters something insipid or perplexing to react on. Your typical athlete, particularly on the college level normally, shies away from or asks to move forward in media sessions, irritating them when confronted on secluded issues.

Given his experience and development, Tebow is polite and respects the media, referring to reporters as “sir” and “ma’am” and closes with “please” and “thank you.” Just to be a bit more specific, he says god bless to everyone sitting in the press room.

So when, the reporter asked him to elaborate about his virginity, Tebow approached the challenging realm with class and dignity. Similar to when he took accountability with a sincere speech as tears rolled down his face, emotionally apology to Gators fans on the disappointing and embarrassing letdown against Mississippi.

Aside from his astounding passes and explosive stamina to bulldoze defenders standing in his way, Tebow touches people’s hearts all over, defining humanity. Basically he has become a good role model, in fact the best role model in all of sports.

He’s a valuable and positive influence in our society, someone you wouldn’t mind having your children around. He ecstatic people differently, but either way, Tebow always put smiles on faces. Children and troubled inmates who are in despair, in hospitals and prisons, he opens the bible and prays with inmates and circumcises children in the Philippines.

To consider Tebow the biggest role model in sports, an immaculate team leader and charitable worker who is trying to make a change in all parts of the world, pretty much describes a virtuous mentor. He’s the greatest player to come along and make a name in the sports world.

If there is a player who can cure society and sports, it is Tebow. If there is one player who can erase horrific scandals in baseball, involving Alex Rodriguez appearing on a list of 104 players to test positive for steroids and Manny Ramirez failing baseball’s drug policy from using a fertility drug to produce testosterone, it is Tebow.

If there is one player who can cure the NFL of players who are liable while driving drunk or even place grotesque dog fighting shame in the back of our minds, it is Tebow.

Since he has stayed away from legal documents, police officers and prison cells, Tebow has never done anything foolish or allowed negative behavior to publicly make it onto airwaves. Clearly, he has stepped up as a role model, when most of us were conceived that Michael Vick, who funded a football camp for children, was an epitome.

No, he brutally murder dogs.

Most of us felt the same about Alex Rodriguez, who was an idol to many children. Incorrect, he created an anonymous story and was caught using performance enhancers, something called boili. What?

Most of us imagined Manny Ramirez was the world’s biggest role model, until his name was released and became the biggest scandal in sports.

By going to college in Gainesville, FL you will find an innocent paragon who plays the game with integrity and respects everyone as normal people and praises the lord.

Notice Tebow is a matured citizen and discussed the latest question thrown at him as a professional, responding to something many players wouldn’t had known how to explain or avoid statements at a press conference.

He always divulges a genuine attitude and wears a smile, sharing sensible gratitude with our society. Tebow is immensely committed to Christianity, humbled, inspired and beloved by many from all over the world.

In which, it wasn’t as much of public matter, when many admires and respects him. But it was a bad question in the wrong place, at the wrong time.

Personally, this is Tebow’s business if he plans on saving himself until marriage. Not our personal concern on how he accepts to live and personal beliefs he practices. Just know it was erroneous to ask about someone’s personal awareness.

Now unimportantly, we know Tebow is a virgin when it really isn’t our concern.