Tebow up for CFB HOF

[williston_gator]

Finally.

@onlygators: Florida #Gators QB Tim Tebow is officially on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot for the first time.

Brad Culpepper, Eric Rhett also up for induction in the Class of 2023.

 

[oxrageous]

I don't think he accomplished enough to warrant induction.

 

[williston_gator]

I don't think he accomplished enough to warrant induction.

Well he WAS robbed of that 2nd Heisman. I think he will get in though......................

 

[B52G8rAC]

Can't believe he was inducted by acclamation 10 years ago. Travesty.

 

[AuggieDosta]

I don't think he accomplished enough to warrant induction.

This was a perfect time, and opportunity, to bring in the sarcasm font, even though it would circumvent the intent of being sarcastic.

 

[CGgater]

Well he WAS robbed of that 2nd Heisman. I think he will get in though......................

He was robbed, but if that gave the team extra motivation to lock up the 2008 MNC, I can live with it. Anyone with a brain who watched that game knows Timmy deserved a 2nd He15man.

 

[gatormandan]

Who?

 

[G. Gordon Gator]

He was robbed, but if that gave the team extra motivation to lock up the 2008 MNC, I can live with it. Anyone with a brain who watched that game knows Timmy deserved a 2nd He15man.

I agree. We are owed two Heismans; one more for Tebow, who was deprived of a second one for improper reasons that, IMO, can only be discussed in the PF, and also one for Rex Grossman, who was deprived of his Heisman only because of an unwritten rule that was later quashed by the undeniable excellence of Tebow, which said only juniors and seniors were eligible.

 

[Double Gator Dad]

I am struggling with Tebow being inducted in the same class as Ray Lewis.
Just doesn’t feel right

 

[AuggieDosta]

I agree. We are owed two Heismans; one more for Tebow, who was deprived of a second one for improper reasons that, IMO, can only be discussed in the PF, and also one for Rex Grossman, who was deprived of his Heisman only because of an unwritten rule that was later quashed by the undeniable excellence of Tebow, which said only juniors and seniors were eligible.

This

 

[Homer J]

Blah

Percy needs to be in.

 

[G. Gordon Gator]

I don't think he accomplished enough to warrant induction.

Who, Errict Rhett? I agree. At least not on the first ballot.

Yes he led the Gators in rushing for all four years of his career, but it was the Fun n' Gun era. A lot of those yards came from running out the clock in garbage time against exhausted defenses. Rhett would not have had a four-year career if he had been more of a dominating, difference-making, HOF-worthy back. Plus the OP may have remembered how to spell his name.

 

[Spurffelbow833]

Losing just one game kept him from being the greatest college football player of all time, hands down. He absolutely remains one of the best two or three. Why isn't he already in?

 

[soflagator]

Who, Errict Rhett? I agree. At least not on the first ballot.

Yes he led the Gators in rushing for all four years of his career, but it was the Fun n' Gun era. A lot of those yards came from running out the clock in garbage time against exhausted defenses. Rhett would not have had a four-year career if he had been more of a dominating, difference-making, HOF-worthy back. Plus the OP may have remembered how to spell his name.

Are you insane? Rhett was an incredible back. He should be in for just the ‘93 uga game alone.

 

[soflagator]

Blah

Percy needs to be in.

Percy not being in is mostly his limited actual career. One of the most exceptional players to ever play college football. But between injuries, the migraines(real and otherwise), and suspensions, he may not have enough in his 3 years to warrant it. To be clear, I’d love to see him in and loved watching him play. It’s just that his reduced body of work is probably the issue.

 

[G. Gordon Gator]

Are you insane? Rhett was an incredible back. He should be in for just the ‘93 uga game alone.

Yes I am insane, but I don't know what that has to do with the price of tea in China.

Rhett was not an "incredible" back, as his mediocre post-NCAA career revealed. He was one of the better backs UF has ever had, but we're not known for greatness at that position. He did have some impressive games but like I said, his stats were bolstered by a lot of downhill running in second halves, when most of the student section was already crammed into the Purple Porpoise.

UF HoF? Absolutely. SEC HoF? Probably. NCAA HoF? Meh. I mean I'm definitely not going to complain if he gets in, but I won't complain if he doesn't, either.

Now I should probably go take my meds while I ponder how much they're getting for tea in China these days.

 

[Spurffelbow833]

Are you insane? Rhett was an incredible back. He should be in for just the ‘93 uga game alone.

How he stayed on his feet carry after carry after carry in that slopfest, I'll never know.

 

[cover2]

Was at the ‘93 game, first time in Jax. He was the man that day. Danny couldn’t grip/throw consistently in the rain that day, but Rhett kept chugging. D played well, defended UGA’s last second pass on the goal line as time ran out to preserve the victory. Great performance. It would be personal opinion as to whether he’s a HOF player imo.

 

[Ironhead]

Was at the ‘93 game, first time in Jax. He was the man that day. Danny couldn’t grip/throw consistently in the rain that day, but Rhett kept chugging. D played well, defended UGA’s last second pass on the goal line as time ran out to preserve the victory. Great performance. It would be personal opinion as to whether he’s a HOF player imo.

I was at that game as well. Wasn't that the game Spurs Pulled Danny and Doug threw a skinny post for a TD on the next play?
Rhett was amazing though. Ga couldn't stop him, plus, even in those terrible conditions, he never fumbled.

 

[cover2]

Terry Dean replaced Danny. A little salve for the disappointment he suffered from losing his job. Rhett secured the ball that day and was definitely a key.