Dear Tim Tebow

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5/12/2009

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4:55 pm, 12/8/2009Caterina De Leo said:

Tim Tebow,
I don’t go to UF or anything but my brothers do. I’m not much of a fan of watching football either but I know your an INCREDIBLE player and person. Thank you for all you’ve done. Every time I wear my #15 Gator jersey I’ll be sure to walk around in it with pride.
…CHOMP..CHOMP!

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3:05 pm, 12/8/2009Shellie Mott said:

Thanks Tim for all your hard work and Thanks to ALL the Gators for their hard work. We sure do love what you have do for Florida history. God bless you all. My prayers go out to you all for the Sugar Bowl. I will be watching in Iowa wishing I was there.

God Bless you and best wishes for the Sugar Bowl.
From your biggest Iowa fan, Shellie Mott.

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11:21 am, 12/8/2009Becky said:

Tim,

You are what a man should be….Honorable. You have carry so much on your shoulders with honor, focus, and humility. We are all so proud of you…..and not just for football alone. You are more than a player, an award, or a trophy. You encouraged us all strive for a little more from within ourselves. Your strength shines not just from your body, but from your spirit. Truly…we thank you. God Bless!

Becky

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11:10 am, 12/8/2009Amanda said:

Tim,

Thanks for all that you have given. You have shown the nation what a true Christian should be like and have inspired fellow Christians to follow in your lead. For that, there are no words of gratitude that seem adequate.

In His name,
Amanda

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11:54 pm, 12/7/2009Emily said:

Tim, you have inspired me in so many ways. Nothing to do with football though, i’m a noles fan. But you are my hero. You have done so many things for my community too. As most of you saw the video about taylor haugen on espn college game day.. i am from niceville. his death effected my community greatly. Taylor was an amazing guy, just like tim. He looked up to Tim so much. The fact that Tim wears that bracelet makes me soo happy. For a while i have been losing hope and i have been straying away from my faith, but Tim has really inspired me. Looking at guys like this make me want to be a better person because he instills such hope and happiness in so many people. For one person to do that is amazing, thank you so much.

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10:59 pm, 12/7/2009Lindsey said:

dear tim,
You have inspired your team and many people to believe and trust God. I look up to you as a leader and as a great footballl player… It is terrible that the gators lost but you lived up to your commitment. Thank you so much and you are a miracle to everyone. I hope God blesses you in every trial you take… And dont be mad that you lost be happy that you made a team to be one of the greatest college football team ever. i loved watching alll your games and i will still watch your games if you go into pro football….
your sister in Christ,
Lindsey

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8:33 pm, 12/7/2009Sharon Blain said:

Tim, You will always be remembered as the greatest Fla. Gator ever !!!! Your accomplishments on the field as well as those off the field, speak volumes about the kind of man you are. Your excitement, fire, and drive during the games made my heart skip a beat and swell with pride. You inspired your teammates and were an example for all of us. I bleed orange and blue and have been cheering FOR you and WITH you for every game. You will be missed in the Swamp, but I’m sure you will have wonderful future no matter where it leads. Thanks for the memories and God Bless You….Sharon

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3:54 pm, 12/7/2009Nancy Davis said:

Timmy,
Please know that you have brought four years of great pride and enjoyment to a die-hard Gator fan. When I went to UF, it was considered a winning season if we beat ANYONE! So you’ve spoiled me by your excellence, which isnt a bad thing. My heart breaks for you, though. This just isn’t the way your storybook college career should have come to an (almost) end. But all of your successes ARE what everyone, including me, will remember and this will be just a small footnote. You are so young and have so many more wonderful things to accomplish in the years ahead. So, hold your head high, and Go Gators forever!

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3:23 pm, 12/7/2009martha said:

Tim you are the most amazing football player to wear the florida gator jersey!!! We love you and the whole Gator team,thanks for all you do and have done!!! go now and beat Cincy!!!

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2:56 pm, 12/7/2009Robert Troup said:

Tim,

I tailgate with a group at Florida games that includes Dr. Jeff Park, Dr. John Long, Gale Lemerand, and numerous others. We have been very fortunate to have your mom and dad at almost every home game join us. We know they will be back, but you will be sorely missed. Senior Day at Florida Field was a tough scene for all of the Gator Nation watching you exit the tunnel for the final time. All of us in the “Gator Nation” that have been there with you for the past four seasons wish you nothing but success in all of your future endeavors.

Best Wishes and God Bless.

Rob

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2:37 pm, 12/7/2009Kelly (again) said:

When Urban retires, please come back and coach!!!

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2:26 pm, 12/7/2009Fei said:

Dear Tim,

You will always be the hero in our hearts, you brought the Gator Nation closer and you made us proud. We love you, thank you for touching our lives.

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1:59 pm, 12/7/2009mark said:

You have an amazing life ahead of you, and I am not even talking about your NFL career, to think of the millions of people you introduced to the Lord and the millions more to come makes any Christian excited!

I think it was amazing in your post-game interview when you were asked about Taylor Haugen, and you made everyone realize that although you were upset about losing, football was just a game compared to all the bigger things in life!

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11:18 am, 12/7/2009David Tarafa said:

Hey, man. Sorry about what happened. Rough. Good luck!

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11:10 am, 12/7/2009Josh W said:

Real men bring a perfect regular season to UF. Real men win the Heisman. Real men win 2 national championships. Real men make legacies. And yes, real men even cry. It marked the end to a Tebow Dynasty. If you make fun of Tebow for crying, then really, you’re just making fun of someone who has more class, courage, respect, will power, and heart, than any of us could ever dream to have. Go Gators.

Tebow has a following, and a culture. He embodies strength, he embodies power. He is a symbol used by gator fans, whether or not they are a member of the UF community. He stands for good, he stands for persevering.

He doesn’t judge you, you shouldn’t judge him. Does God not teach to not judge thy neighbor? All he does is love, even in the face of many others who might hate.

The man is a legend. To affect the amount of people he has is near impossible. He is a celebrity. Thats right, a celebrity. He deserves it.
For those of you to whom this applies, stop hating, and respect the man for who he is. A mensch, a saint, a legend.

Thank you Tebow, for bringing me the best years any college kid could ever ask for.

Whatever you do with your life, i know you will be a great man forever.

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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.