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Tim Tebow: The Most Underrated Quarterback in College Football

 
Is it possible for last season's Heisman winner to be under the radar? Because sure enough, Florida quarterback Tim Tebow is. Lost behind the aerial attack that has become known as the Big XII, Tebow is still producing—just not as well as he was in his Heisman season. With the addition of a ground game, Tebow's productivity has decreased, but there are other reasons behind this. For the most part, Tebow hasn't finished all of his games. He usually exits around the third quarter, whereas Bradford, Harrell, and Co. usually play the full game. No team in the Big XII, other than maybe Oklahoma, has a more balanced team than Florida does. The Gators are third in the nation in scoring defense, so at times Florida scores without even having Tebow and the offense out on the field. The Gators have also gotten contributions on special teams, returning a couple punts for touchdowns on the season. With a great supporting cast, many have left Tim Tebow in the dark and hopped onto the Big XII ... (link)

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