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'''Timothy R. Tebow''' is an [[American]] [[american football|football]] [[quarterback]] for the [[Florida Gators]]. He enrolled at the [[University of Florida]] in [[January 2005]] after committing to play for [[Urban Meyer]]'s team a month earlier. A highly-touted quarterback known for his ability to run and pass, he chose Florida over [[University of Alabama|Alabama]], [[University of Southern California|USC]], and [[Louisiana State University|Lousisana State]]. |
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'''Tim Tebow''' is an [[All-America]]n quarterback attending Allen D. Nease High School in [[St. Augustine, Florida|St. Augustine]], [[Florida]]. Tebow is considered by many to be the number one high school quarterback in the nation. He recently competed in front of a national television audience on ESPN as his school took on Hoover High School in [[Alabama]]. [[http://vmedia.rivals.com/IMAGES/PROSPECT/PHOTO/TIMTEBOW150.JPG]] |
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== Biography == |
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On December 13, 2005, Tebow announced that he would be attending the [[University of Florida]] to play for the Gators. |
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Tebow was the fifth child of Bob and Pam Tebow, both University of Florida graduates, who were serving as [[missionaries]] in the Philippines at the time of his birth. His father chose Timothy as a name because it means "honoring [[God]]." Naturally, he was raised with a strong religious background; his mother [[homeschool|homeschooled]] he and his siblings to ensure [[Christian]] values were instilled in the children. Due to [[Florida]] legislation passed in [[1996]], Tebow was allowed to compete in sporting events in the school zone in which he lives, which was originally [[Duval County]]. In order to play at their school of choice in [[St. Johns County]], Tebow and his mother rented a small apartment in the county during the school year, which caused some controversy when Tebow became such an impact player.[http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/highschool/recruiting/orl-spt-tebow082705,0,7627792.story?page=1&coll=orl-sports-headlines-recruit] |
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As his senior season appraoched, Tebow became one of the highest-profile recruits in the country. He led his team to a state title, was a [[Parade Magazine|Parade]] All-American, named Florida's Mr. Football, and earned All-State honors. He finished his high school career with 9,810 passing yards, 3,169 rushing yards, 95 passing touchdowns and 63 rushing touchdowns. Despite parental and sibling ties to the University of Florida, he became very close to Alabama coach [[Mike Shula]]. After a hard-fought decision, Tebow chose to play for the Gators. |
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Tebow was the subject of an [[ESPN]] [[documentary]] of ''Faces in Sports'' titled "Tim Tebow: The Chosen One", which focused on his homeschooling controversy and missionary work as well as his exploits on the field of play and the college recruiting process. He was also featured in [[Sports Illustrated]]'s ''Faces in the Crowd'' page. |
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== External Links == |
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*[http://gators.tbo.com/gators/MGBQVFCAMHE.html A Cut Above] December 25, 2005 |
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*[http://insider.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/news/story?id=2257886&action=upsell&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fncaa%2frecruiting%2fnews%2fstory%3fid%3d2257886 Tim Tebow commits to Florida] December 13, 2005 |
Revision as of 02:47, 8 January 2006
Timothy R. Tebow is an American football quarterback for the Florida Gators. He enrolled at the University of Florida in January 2005 after committing to play for Urban Meyer's team a month earlier. A highly-touted quarterback known for his ability to run and pass, he chose Florida over Alabama, USC, and Lousisana State.
Biography
Tebow was the fifth child of Bob and Pam Tebow, both University of Florida graduates, who were serving as missionaries in the Philippines at the time of his birth. His father chose Timothy as a name because it means "honoring God." Naturally, he was raised with a strong religious background; his mother homeschooled he and his siblings to ensure Christian values were instilled in the children. Due to Florida legislation passed in 1996, Tebow was allowed to compete in sporting events in the school zone in which he lives, which was originally Duval County. In order to play at their school of choice in St. Johns County, Tebow and his mother rented a small apartment in the county during the school year, which caused some controversy when Tebow became such an impact player.[1]
As his senior season appraoched, Tebow became one of the highest-profile recruits in the country. He led his team to a state title, was a Parade All-American, named Florida's Mr. Football, and earned All-State honors. He finished his high school career with 9,810 passing yards, 3,169 rushing yards, 95 passing touchdowns and 63 rushing touchdowns. Despite parental and sibling ties to the University of Florida, he became very close to Alabama coach Mike Shula. After a hard-fought decision, Tebow chose to play for the Gators.
Tebow was the subject of an ESPN documentary of Faces in Sports titled "Tim Tebow: The Chosen One", which focused on his homeschooling controversy and missionary work as well as his exploits on the field of play and the college recruiting process. He was also featured in Sports Illustrated's Faces in the Crowd page.
External Links
- A Cut Above December 25, 2005
- Tim Tebow commits to Florida December 13, 2005