Orange and Blue Hue » Tebow Interview: Stay or Go in ‘09?

Tebow - stay or go? Tim Tebow gave an interview to First Coast News’ Dan Hicken over the weekend. Tebow spoke of his faith, how the Heisman has changed his life, and… dun-dun-DUN!… whether he’ll be suiting up in ‘09 as a Gator.

Hicken: “We were talking earlier about those mock drafts that are coming out. Your name is at the top of a lot of them for next year, so people are going to start asking you about your future even though I know you’re just focused on this season.”

Tebow: “I am. I’m focused on this season. After the season, we’ll talk to Coach Meyer and everything, but I love being a Gator and I want to stay there as long as I can. I’m just blessed to be in that position.”

So… not an iron-clad “will return” response, but I have to admit, I feel pretty comfortable with the notion that Tim will be back for his senior season. There are many factors contributing; perhaps most importantly is his emphasis on outreach and using his college football fame as a platform. Can NFL millions lure him away from that opportunity? Never say never, but I think a combination of his love for the University of Florida, his unique situation as perhaps the most beloved player ever to wear orange and blue, and his faith will keep him here.

It’s an amazing ride, the ride of a lifetime. When you hop off that train, you’re done forever. Tebow knows that.

The post-Tebow era is a dark and depressing thought. I dare not tread too far down that path. Just knowing that, at best, we have two additional seasons max to watch this brilliant athlete play quarterback is somewhat sobering. The sheer joy of watching Tebow command the Gator offense made a 9-4 season bearable. And with an upgraded defense, it’s Tim’s turn to win an MNC as the greatest Gator quarterback in the history of Florida football.

Say it with me: 2 more years! 2 more years!

7 Comments so far

I take him at his word when he says his priorities are 1. faith, 2. family, 3. school, 4. football. I don’t think the top 3 changes until he’s done with school. Granted, the NFL millions can change minds, but with Danny in his ear I don’t think he goes early.

1. Unit
2. Corps
3. God
4. Country

If he wins us another NC this year, he can do whatever he wants.

I think he’ll make a fine fullback in the NFL.

I think you’ll be just as big of a douche bag…on a Kentucky blog.

Florida fans know how to think? No way dude, I’m calling bs on that one…

Wow…

…That was witty.

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