The talk of the college football world seems to be the debate over whether Tim Tebow should play this Saturday for Florida. Coach Meyer has said that he will be a game time decision on Saturday night, which most people think is just a ploy to keep LSU guessing.
I have no doubt that Tebow will play on Saturday night. I just hope it is the right decision.
Despite the fact that Tebow plays for Florida, I think he is one of the best players I have seen in my lifetime. The way he leads his team on the field and the way he conducts himself off of the field makes you hate, not the person, but the fact that he doesn't play for your favorite team. The thing I admire the most about Tebow is his determination. Last year in the SEC Championship against Alabama, Tebow seemed to just will Florida to the victory. In the national title game, even watching the game, you knew Tebow would win, because that is what he does. He is a winner in every sense of the word.
His determination could be his biggest enemy this weekend. If left up to him, there is no doubt Tebow will be playing. My hope is that he has people looking out for him that care more about his well being than the Gators' record.
Tebow does not owe the Gator Nation anything. He has delivered one title to Gainesville and is on track to deliver another title this year.
Obviously I have no idea how badly Tebow was originally hurt, or where he is in his recovery. All I can say is that if there is even a chance that playing on Saturday night could jeopardize Tebows future, I hope there is a doctor, a parent, or a coach with enough humanity to tell him that he can't play.
The truth is Florida doesn't have to win in Baton Rouge to play for the National Championship. Even with one loss, Florida can still play for the title.
One game, especially this game, under these circumstances, is not worth sacrificing the future of a young man that has been an inspiration to his teammates and a role model to everyone in college football about how to handle stardom.
The most impressive thing to me about Tim Tebow is the way he prioritizes his life. We had the opportunity to meet him at (of all places) a Hockey game, and then again at an engagement party. He obviously loves the College game, but as he said..."Football is something you do when you have completed all the important things for the day".
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