The next two weekends are very stressful for Gator fanatics such as I. Last weekend we had the ever entertaining UF vs. FSU game. In the 90s this game impacted who was eligible for the National Championship game, so the rivalry was intense. FSU has not been as highly ranked the past few years, but the competition between these teams is still strong as evidenced by the near fight during the first quarter. It took 4 referees jumping in to split the teams up. Reminds me of the days when the bands came to blows pre-game.
To begin, the game upset me because Percy Harvin was injured. With the big SEC Championship against Alabama on 12/6, the Gators need Harvin. The commentators upset me when they discussed how the Gators really wouldn't even notice Harvin being out next week. This comment was a disservice to the caliber of this remarkable player. Harvin deserves more credit than this. At the same time, I'm glad to know the commentators felt the Gator offense is strong. Sonia, my ever vigilant Gator, sent me an article stating that Harvin may play on Saturday. The SEC Championship is a big deal. The Gators dominated the SEC in the 90s. Many times it was a no-brainer that they would win. With Alabama, deservedly being #1, I'm looking forward to the game and the competition.
This leads me to my concern for the following Saturday, 12/13. The Heisman Trophy will be awarded. I am frustrated with the continuous commentary on how Tim Tebow is not pulling the stats like he did last year. My response, so what? He's not competing against his previous record. This young man is an amazing player. Besides that, he is a humble, personable, and a self-possessing man. Every time I see him being interviewed I am more impressed with him. He's not into all the hype about himself. He wants to play, and make his team and fans proud. As for those stats, well they just keep improving. Here's a great commentary on MSNBC concerning Tebow and the Heisman. The commentators this weekend made me laugh when they were discussing Tebow. One stated that Superman wears Tim Tebow pajamas. Love that comment.
As a Gator fan, I am very proud of this team and how far they have gone this year. Can't wait to see how the next two weeks play out. Of course as a die-hard fan, I fully believe that Florida will beat Alabama this weekend and leave no doubt in the minds of Gator-critics that Tebow deserves the Heisman. Now I need some of you Gator fans to comment.
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A cogent, well considered comment of college football, not at all illustrating the intense partiality you normally exhibit toward your Gators ;-) But really, don't listen to the commentators. I have come to the conclusion that sports commentators, as well as political pundits, are hired merely because they can string more than three words together at a time, with no consideration to the veracity of their statements or accuracy of their opinions. They are merely white noise, serving only to sell ad time.
Go, Gators!
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