Ten for Tebow: Ten of Tim Tebow's greatest Florida moments

Tim Tebow's Florida career produced many memorable moments. Here are 10 of them, in chronological order. We'll leave ranking them to you. AP photo Tim Tebow (15) runs the ball against Tennessee defensive back Jonathan Hefney (33) as Florida lineman Drew Miller (67) blocks Tennessee's Jerod Mayo, right. AP photo Tim Tebow (15) runs the ball against Tennessee defensive back Jonathan Hefney (33) as Florida lineman Drew Miller (67) blocks Tennessee's Jerod Mayo, right. FOURTH AND ONE (Sept. 16, 2006)In his third college game, Tebow has his first signature moment. In Florida's 21-20 win at Tennessee, in the fourth quarter, on fourth down and about 18 inches at the Tennessee 28, the 6-3, 230-pound freshman back-up quarterback ran into the huddle. Out of the shotgun, in a scene to be repeated throughout his career, Tebow barreled for two yards and a first down. Two plays later, Chris Leak threw a 21-yard go-ahead touchdown. Timmy the Tebow was off and running. Kelly Kline, The Associated Press Florida quarterback Tim Tebow holds up the Heisman Trophy after winning the award Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007 in New York, Kelly Kline, The Associated Press Florida quarterback Tim Tebow holds up the Heisman Trophy after winning the award Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007 in New York, STIFF ARM (Dec. 8, 2007)Tebow became the first sophomore to win the Heisman, taking some sting out of what would be a 9-4 season. His 55 touchdowns (32 passing, 23 rushing) were an SEC record and he became the first player in FBS history to run for at least 20 touchdowns and pass for at least 20 touchdowns. Tebow joined Steve Spurrier and Danny Wuerffel as Florida Heisman winners. "I'm always just going to be Timmy Tebow from Jacksonville, Florida," Tebow said. "It doesn't change who you are." JAMES BORCHUCK | Times Tim Tebow throws over the line of scrimmage to tight end Tate Casey, 84, for a Florida's touchdown during the Gators' 23-10 win over LSU on Oct. 7, 2006. JAMES BORCHUCK | Times Tim Tebow throws over the line of scrimmage to tight end Tate Casey, 84, for a Florida's touchdown during the Gators' 23-10 win over LSU on Oct. 7, 2006. 97 POP PASS (Oct. 7, 2006)That was what the play was called. 97 Pop Pass. In a 23-10 win against LSU at The Swamp, Tebow introduces the play that became synonymous with him, faking a rush into the line, then jumping to toss a pass to tight end Tate Casey for a touchdown — his first collegiate passing TD. "Tebow hit a jump shot," LSU coach Les Miles said. Tebow completed two passes in the game, both for touchdowns, including another fake run turned scoring pass. Phil Sandlin, The Associated Press Florida quarterback Tim Tebow kneels after Mississippi defeated No. 4 Florida 31-30 in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Sept., 27, 2008. (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin) Phil Sandlin, The Associated Press Florida quarterback Tim Tebow kneels after Mississippi defeated No. 4 Florida 31-30 in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Sept., 27, 2008. (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin) THE PROMISE (Sept. 27, 2008)The words. After Tebow was stuffed on fourth down and fourth-ranked Florida was stunned 31-30 by Ole Miss in Gainesville. It seemingly dashed the Gators' national-championship hopes.Afterward, a near-tearful Tebow apologized to the Nation and promised that no player and no team would work harder the rest of the way.Florida won its final 10 games. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times Tim Tebow celebrates his second-quarter touchdown in the so-called "Braveheart" game, 45-15 win at Florida State on Nov. 29, 2008. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times Tim Tebow celebrates his second-quarter touchdown in the so-called "Braveheart" game, 45-15 win at Florida State on Nov. 29, 2008. BRAVEHEART (Nov. 24, 2008)The lasting image. That's what it is. Tebow never lost to Florida State, and it was never close when he was a starter. But the perfect photo is from the 2008 game, a 45-15 trouncing in Tallahassee on a rain-drenched field. After he fought way into the end zone for a score, his all-white uniform were smeared with the garnet paint from the end zone. The warrior image matched the aura. Mel Gibson, eat your heart out. Times files (2008) Tim Tebow celebrates Florida's final touchdown against Alabama in the SEC Championship Game in 2008 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. Times files (2008) Tim Tebow celebrates Florida's final touchdown against Alabama in the SEC Championship Game in 2008 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.BEATING 'BAMA(Dec. 6, 2008)Tebow led a Florida comeback with two fourth-quarter touchdowns to beat Nick Saban and undefeated and top-ranked Alabama 31-20 in a relentless test of wills in the SEC championship game. "Tim Tebow made the plays in the game that made the difference in the game," Saban said. "I've never had one like this," Urban Meyer said as Tebow sat next to him, with Meyer's son, Nate, sitting on his lap. We are not making that up. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times Tim Tebow was flagged for doing the Gator chomp at Oklahoma's Nic Harris late in the fourth quarter of Florida's 24-14 win in the BCS Championship Game on Jan. 8, 2009. BRIAN CASSELLA | Times Tim Tebow was flagged for doing the Gator chomp at Oklahoma's Nic Harris late in the fourth quarter of Florida's 24-14 win in the BCS Championship Game on Jan. 8, 2009.MORE WORDS(Jan. 8, 2009)Top-ranked Florida was tied with No. 2 Oklahoma after 30 minutes of the 2009 BCS national championship game in Miami. Tebow, who had thrown two first-half interceptions, gathered his teammates in the locker room. He screamed, "We've got 30 minutes for the rest our lives! Thirty minutes for the rest of our lives." In the game's final 25 minutes, the game MVP made 172 total yards. Tebow finished it off with a jump-pass touchdown. Oh, and a Gator chomp directed at Oklahoma players, including future Buc Gerald McCoy. "It was more for the fans," Tebow said. The Gators were again national champs. (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin) Florida quarterback Tim Tebow, left, thanks fans following Florida's 37-10 win over Florida State Nov. 28, 2009. It was Tebow's final game at "The Swamp.". (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin) Florida quarterback Tim Tebow, left, thanks fans following Florida's 37-10 win over Florida State Nov. 28, 2009. It was Tebow's final game at "The Swamp.".SWAMP SONG(Nov. 28, 2009)Senior Day. No. 15's final home game. Flashes from cameras tracked Tebow on his final college touchdown drive. Florida beat Florida State one last time, 37-10. Tebow ran for two scores and threw for three others. Cameras flashing. "I thought it was like a Super Bowl," Florida receiver Bert Reed said. "But it didn't really surprise me. This is his stadium." Tebow lingered at the railings, like always, high-fiving citizens of the Nation. It was like the Beatles leaving Shea Stadium through the grandstand. [CHRIS ZUPPA, Times] Tim Tebow greets Boomer Hornbeck, 7, of Atlanta after the game. Coverage of the Allstate Sugar Bowl Classic. University of Florida Gators plays University of Cincinnati Bearcats. [CHRIS ZUPPA, Times] Tim Tebow greets Boomer Hornbeck, 7, of Atlanta after the game. Coverage of the Allstate Sugar Bowl Classic. University of Florida Gators plays University of Cincinnati Bearcats. FOND FAREWELL (Jan. 1, 2009)A month after Alabama ended Florida's undefeated season and title hopes and left Tebow in tears in the SEC championship game ("The Crying Game"), which only added to his humanity, Tebow bowed out of college football with a near-perfect performance in a 51-24 Sugar Bowl romp over Cincinnati. He completed his first 12 passes and went 20-for-23 as Florida built a 30-3 halftime lead. Tebow finished with a school-record 482 passing yards. Times news researcher Caryn Baird contributed to this report.

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