Dear Tim Tebow

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5/12/2009

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6:06 pm, 12/6/2009Scott Markowitz said:

I’m not going to sit here and sing the praises of your character or athleticism – that’s been done. The only thing I have to say is in response to those cretins who find it amusing that you cried after the game. I’m sorry that they have never been emotionally involved in anything to understand how you felt after the game. I’m reminded of T. Roosevelt’s “Man in the Arena” speech.
Get after whoever you play in the Sugar Bowl and good luck at the next level, wherever that might be.

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5:58 pm, 12/6/2009Brittany Rouille said:

Dear Timmy,

I had a dream last night that I saw you sitting at a picnic table with your head in your hands. No one else was around so I decided to go over and sit next to you. I told you exactly what I would tell you if I had the chance to tell you in person… You have changed my life. You have helped change the lives of so many. You are such a beautiful example of the strength that God offers to us all. No matter what our obstacles may be, a bad day, a broken heart, the roll of the red tide… in Him, we can and will overcome it. I thought your eye black verse was incredibly appropriate for yesterday’s game by the way. God works in mysterious, yet wonderful ways and as long as we believe he will lead us to victory. <3

Wish I could tell you in person Thank you for… you.
In His love,
Brittany

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5:54 pm, 12/6/2009Lauren said:

Tim, just remember you can’t win them all. We have been following your enormous progress for four years and the loss last night while dissapointing was nothing compared to the heartbreak we felt when we saw your face. Please just keep in mind how blessed you were to have played with the best team in the country for four years and know that we feel blessed to have had you! You are the best quarterback in the country and your skills as a football player are trifle in comparison to your big heart and true character.

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5:48 pm, 12/6/2009Danny said:

Tim, you have done so much for not just Florida, but for the game of college football itself. You are a 5 star athlete, but what sets you apart from every other athlete is the integrity and pride you have off the field. In my opinion you are the most prolific college athlete ever. You are a role model for everyone and I am glad that you take it seriously. We will miss you here in the Gator Nation. Thank you so much for all that you have done, it was truly an AMAZING 4 years that we just witnessed. You will always be remembered as a champion.

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5:41 pm, 12/6/2009Laura said:

Dear Tim,
Its been a pleasure watching you play football during the past 4 years. You have been an inspiration to me to excel in whatever I do during my time here at UF. I haven’t seen anyone more enthusiastic about what they do and what they believe in. Good luck in the Sugar Bowl and my best wishes to you in all your future endeavors. And most importantly, hold on to your faith always.

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5:37 pm, 12/6/2009Liz said:

Dear Timmy and the rest of the gator seniors,
Thank you for a great 4 years! You inspired, not just the university of florida, but the whole gator nation. You played your hardest and gave gators something to believe in. You have changed the face of college football and gator fans now have risen expectations because of you. Thank you!

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5:36 pm, 12/6/2009hunter said:

dear tim,thanks for the memories 2 national championships a heisman your a great player and a great christian your one of the best florida quarterbacks and players of there 103 years of football.

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5:26 pm, 12/6/2009Kenny said:

It has been a pleasure watching you for four years. Thanks for all the wonderful memories, there is no doubt your legacy will live on.

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5:12 pm, 12/6/2009Michelle said:

Dear Tim,

No matter the outcome of the game yesterday, you put your heart and soul on the field, just as you have done every game the past four years. You are an inspiration to hundreds of thousands of people out there, from little kids that wear gators pjs to adults that wear “I <3 Tebow" t-shirts. There will always be people out there that want to tear you down, because you are everything they cannot be. You are an unbelievable son of God and you have truly on of the most incredible souls I've had the pleasure of seeing. On and off the football field, you're both an amazing person and an amazing football player. Even though this season didn't end the way us gators hoped, we're not at all disappointed. Thank you for everything you have done, both on and off the field. You have shown us Gators and people around the world what it is to truly be a Gator and to be a leader in every aspect of life. UF has been blessed to have you as a quarterback, and these years are ones I will never forget, and nor will the rest of the Gator Nation.

Thank you for all your hard work. Thank you for your dedication. And thank you for everything you've given us. You touch the heart of every person you meet, and I know that Gator Nation will always remember what a great football player you are, and also what an incredible person you are.

We will always love you Tim.
Good luck in everything that you do.

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5:11 pm, 12/6/2009John said:

Thanks Tim for an awesome four years of florida football and for your courage and mission off the field. You make living a good and virtuous life cool and within reach. Best of luck to you in all your endeavors.

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4:56 pm, 12/6/2009KristenL said:

Dear Tim,
I’ve watched you play football since your senior season at Nease High School. You are an amazing football player and an inspirational person. I’ve worn your jersey at many Florida games and can’t wait to be a student at the University of Florida myself. You have a living legacy for every person who’s ever watched you play. You’ve not only changed Florida Football but Football in general. I’m a Jacksonville Native myself and hope the Jaguars can get you back home. Best of luck in the Sugar Bowl! Go Gators and I Love You!

p.s. send Riley Coooper my way (;

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4:43 pm, 12/6/2009Caroline said:

Dear Timmy,
Thank you for an outstanding 4 years with the Gator Nation.
You have inspired me beyond words.
I love you as much as everyone else, so many people feel the same way as I, and you have such a strong network of supporters. You will go so far in this world. I love you!

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3:28 pm, 12/6/2009Gator Nation said:

Timmy,

Gator fans can’t thank you enough for what you’ve done over the past 4 years. We cry when you cry and we celebrate when you celebrate. No matter what, It’s still Great to be a Florida Gator…God Bless.

Thank you,
-Gator Nation

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3:00 pm, 12/6/2009Kristina said:

Dear Tim,

What an inspiration you have been to the world! Thanks for everything you have done for college football and the University of Florida both on and off the field! Go out and do even bigger and better things through the Lord.

God Bless,

Kristina

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2:48 pm, 12/6/2009Scott E. said:

Tim – you worked incredibly hard for four years and your efforts were rewarded. You and your team have accomplished more for Gator football than any other class. We are all incredibly proud of you and what you have done – on and off the field. I understand you are disappointed with last night’s results, but always remember if you prepare like and play like a champion – even if the final results are not in your favor – you will still, always be a champion.

I am reminded of a quote from J.R.R. Tolkien…

“In sorrow we must go, but not in despair. Behold! we are not bound for ever to the circles of the world, and beyond them is more than memory. ”

Thanks for the memories – we won’t forget you.

Good Luck to you in everything you do.

Take care and Go Gators!

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Score: 17, Jamie : The only reason I’m okay with graduating college is because you’re leaving too. Timmy, I want to thank you for the best 4 years of my life. I truly have had an amazing time in college because of what you’ve brought to this university. You have showed me that good people do exist and you continue to show the whole world that every single day. I wish you the best of luck in the NFL and I hope you continue to do great things. I will always be proud to wear the #15 and will continue to do so until the end of time. Thank you for being an inspiration to me and I hope to see you…
Score: 16, James Brooks : Thank you Tim, not just for what you have done for us on the field but for what you have done for the Gator Nation. Your incredible skills are greatly appreciated, but more greatly appreciated is the leadership you have empowered into your followers. The game of college football has never seen the likes of a person of your caliber and may never see another that can do what you have done for the game. I thank you for your dedication and your unmeasurable achievements that you have dawned on your incredible era in college football. I think I speak for the Gator Nation when I say that none of us…
Score: 14, T. Blackburn : Tim, When I came to the University of Florida in 2005, Coming from NC, I never thought choosing to attend UF could bring my family together as close as you have. My grandparents, who are faithful Christians heard about you on the local news in North Carolina and called me saying, “do you know the QB of the school you go to, that Tim Tebow? He preaches, does missionary work, etc…” and I just smiled saying, “yea, grandma, we know him pretty well down here.” From that day, my family has followed you and the Florida Gators year after year. I loved getting that…
Score: 12, Vanita : Dear Tim, Congratulations on your graduation and congratulations on your numerous accomplishments in football. I hope that you have enjoyed your four years at the University of Florida just as much as every member of the Gator Nation enjoyed theirs, whether they are alumni from way back when or just yesterday. Being part of this community has been one of the most fulfilling components of my life. I’m sure you know how I feel. Although I graduated in 2005, as much I hear that I missed everything, I don’t feel like I missed “all the fun”. I was there for every…
Score: 10, Jhonny Garcia : Dear Tim Tebow, Thanks for being raw. Thanks for being awesome. In fact, some people might go as far to say, “Thanks for being rawesome.” Sincerely, Jhonny Garcia
Score: 9, Kyle : Tim, I must say that it was truly a bittersweet moment to see you leave college football. As an FSU student, watching you beat up on us year after year was always tough to swallow, but you always carried yourself with dignity and the grace of a champion. May God bless you in all your endevours. You extend far beyond just a Florida Gator, you are just a great example of how to live your life and a man that all of us could model ourselves after. It was great to watch you play ball, even if I’m not a Gator fan haha. I’ll probably get crucified in Tallahassee for writing you this,…
Score: 8, Meagan Kovacs : Dear Timmy, Thank you for being my inspiration in everything that you do. Everytime I don’t do my best, I think of your “promise” speech after Ole Miss. That game was the day after I became a Gator, and your reaction and commitment to trying your hardest only made me know that UF was definitely the right place for me. I’m so happy here and sad to see you go. Good luck in life, and always be the Timmy we love in our hearts :) Thank you for being my inspiration in everything that you do. Love, Meagan
Score: 7, Sharon Fussell-Carter : Dear Tim: I just personally wanted to thank you for visiting our very sick patient in CICU the other day. He has been down…but I know seeing you made him feel better. On a personal note….thank you for the 4 wonderful years you gave us while attending the University of Florida. You actually made me love football again. Your faith in God and your enduring leadership efforts while at UF will not be forgotten. Thank you again, Sharon Fussell-Carter
Score: 7, Keri Mongelluzzo : Dear Tim, On December 10th 2009, I carried with me a sign to the ESPNU Home Depot College Football Awards Show as I had the previous two years. The only thing that differed was that this year’s sign displayed the verse 1Timothy 4:12 – “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.” This verse seemed as if it found me, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. As I read the words to myself I thought, “This is the influence that Tim has had on my life; he has indirectly…
Score: 7, W.R. : Tim Tebow, Thank you so much for being obedient to God and making yourself available to be used by Him. You have been an amazing role model both on and off the field. I pray that you continue to serve the Lord with all your might. Many blessings for your future in whatever God leads you to.