1 » After his performances the last two weeks, Florida Gators senior quarterback Tim Tebow has raised doubts in the media and among fans whether or not he deserves consideration for the Heisman Trophy. There seem to be three prevailing thoughts on this issue. One that wants to play a wait-and-see approach, another that looks at the big picture and realizes the Heisman is about more than just a statistics, and a third that thinks he should not even be in contention for the award. Be sure to read the first article in full if you are a doubter.
2 » On that note, some Florida fans have actually expressed their desire to see what this team would be like with John Brantley at the helm instead of Tebow. Two ESPN columnists apparently received numerous e-mails and comments displaying this exact sentiment. I suppose I can see where fans would have this curiosity. But at the same time, it is a pretty ridiculous ideology to have at this point in time.
Two more BITS and a little extra after the jump…
3 » Looking at the upcoming game, Georgia Bulldogs beat writer Tim Tucker of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution questions the importance of a bye week prior to the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party. When coming off a bye, Georgia is 3-2 against Florida, while the Gators are 14-4 against the Bulldogs when the bye is in their favor. The Gators have also had the benefit of a bye 13 of the last 16 years. Georgia head coach Mark Richt is 11-3 following an open date, including 1-0 against Florida (2007).
4 » Speaking of the 2007 Florida-Georgia game, the Gators are still fuming about the Bulldogs’ early end zone celebration. Defensive tackle Terron Sanders said it was a “sign of disrespect” and “a slap in the face.” He continued, “We can’t just let it be a one-year thing where we feel like we took care of it. We always have to look back at it as disrespect.” Great mentality.
Extra BIT » Tennessee Volunteers head coach Lane Kiffin and Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Dan Mullen were both reprimanded by SEC commissioner Mike Slive for their comments about the league’s referees this week. For Kiffin, it was the second time Slive had to warn him, and the commissioner promised a third strike could result in additional penalties or even a suspension. In his recent arguments, Kiffin continues to take veiled, pathetic shots at the Gators in addition to the referees. Mullen has been burned two times this season on incorrect instant replay calls, bringing him to say, “I don’t know why we even have replay right now if they are not going to utilize it.”
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