Some Heisman Voters Just Hate Gators, Says Tebow

[MassNole]

Some Heisman Voters Just Hate Gators, Says Tebow

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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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Im surprised people have lived after looking into Tebows eyes.

[Cebby]

Quote: Originally Posted by BoomerSooner11

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]

Quote: Originally Posted by muggins

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.