Tebow-led Gators Have a Great Chance to Repeat

As a Georgia fan, it sort of hurts me to say this, but I must face the facts. With Florida Heisman Trophy QB and National Champion Time Tebow returning to the Swamp, the Gators should be the odds on favorite to repeat not only as SEC Champions, but also as National Champions.

Tebow's performance and leadership were legendary a year ago. He rushed for 673 yards and scored 12 rushing touchdowns, and he completed 192 of his 298 passes for 2,746 yards and 30 touchdowns. Simply incredible.

The only huge loss for the Gators is big play Wide Receiver Percy Harvin, who was just drafted in the first round by the Minnesota Vikings. Tebow's O-Line is coming back, and the Gators were able to land some excellent recruits, such as Freshman Wide Receiver Frankie Hammond, who caught 4 catches for 131 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Orange and Blue Spring Game.

The Gators Will also have the services of two Gwinnett County players, both from Buford High School. Freshman Fullback T.J. Pridemore showed his ability by catching a two-yard TD pass from Tebow for the first touchdown in the Orange and Blue Game. Pridemore's high school teammate and current Florida teammate, Sophomore DT Omar Hunter, spent his Freshman Year on the Scout Team, but should battle for more playing time this season.

As for Tim Tebow, perhaps nobody wants to win as bad as him. He's like North Carolina Basketball's Tyler Hansbrough. He WANTS IT! He'll do anything to win a championship. If jumping into a lake full of hungry gators would somehow win Florida another title, he'd do it. (Well, maybe he doesn't quite want it that bad.)

Dawg, Vol and Cock fans, it looks like another year of the Gator in the SEC East. I wouldn't be surprised either if the Gators hoist another National Championship Trophy in 2009.