Sam Bradford

[ScarabGator]

Congrats on winning the Heisman. Im not gonna say how I truly feel about this but he deserved it as well. Now the Heisman jinx falls on his shoulders. How will he handle it? Remember last year after Tebow won it how flat he was against Michigan in the Crapitol One Bowl. The tours and banquets for the winner is very tiring and time consuming. Troy Smith the previous season against Florida? Winning this award hasnt been kind in the following Bowl game. For Bradfords case he and Oklahoma fans better hope not...this one is gonna be a biggie.
Congrats to Sam Bradford anyway!!!
Go Gators!!!

[Rick]

Congrats on winning the Heisman. Im not gonna say how I truly feel about this but he deserved it as well. Now the Heisman jinx falls on his shoulders. How will he handle it? Remember last year after Tebow won it how flat he was against Michigan in the Crapitol One Bowl. The tours and banquets for the winner is very tiring and time consuming. Troy Smith the previous season against Florida? Winning this award hasnt been kind in the following Bowl game. For Bradfords case he and Oklahoma fans better hope not...this one is gonna be a biggie.
Congrats to Sam Bradford anyway!!!
Go Gators!!!

Nothing left now but to wait for the big game.

I wish everyone the best of luck and health, no matter the outcome.

[tj]

Congrats on winning the Heisman. Im not gonna say how I truly feel about this but he deserved it as well. Now the Heisman jinx falls on his shoulders. How will he handle it? Remember last year after Tebow won it how flat he was against Michigan in the Crapitol One Bowl. The tours and banquets for the winner is very tiring and time consuming. Troy Smith the previous season against Florida? Winning this award hasnt been kind in the following Bowl game. For Bradfords case he and Oklahoma fans better hope not...this one is gonna be a biggie.
Congrats to Sam Bradford anyway!!!
Go Gators!!!

I had not heard he won, but called my mom to give her my kids' christmas lists and she answered the phone: "Boomer Sooner!" Hard to choose from so many good players, but I am glad that Sam won it. He is a great kid.

[nutz4Neal]

Yes, mucho congrats to Sam.

These 3 candidates were all amazing. If I had been voting, it would have been a very hard choice.

[Rockindeano]

How cool that Bradford ids a huge hockey fan and ex player, and is an avid fan of the Vancouver Canucks? I never thought I would ever hear hockey mentioned at the Heisman.

My vote was for McCoy, then Bradford.

The final tally was Bradford, McCoy, Teebow.

[Maui Tom]

Congrats on winning the Heisman. Im not gonna say how I truly feel about this but he deserved it as well.

Why? Spill it.

[ScarabGator]

Oh boy, I knew it was gonna happen. Theyve awakened the sleeping giant again. From the Gainesville Sun:

Tebow’s snub adds BCS motivation

The Associated Press


Published: Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 11:48 p.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 11:48 p.m.
NEW YORK — Good news out of the Big Apple Saturday night.


Bradford takes Heisman
Tim Tebow didn’t win the Heisman.

Whaatt?!?

Yep, I’m saying it was good news.

Not for Tebow or his family. Back-to-back would have been unbelievable.

But for Florida’s chances of winning the BCS National Championship Game next month.

Sam Bradford will be the guy eating rubber chicken and posing for pictures and shaking thousands of sweaty palms over the next week. Bradford will be the guy being pounded with questions about the Heisman jinx. Four of the last five winners have lost their bowl games.

Gator fans wouldn’t mind if it became five of six.

Because for the second time ever, Heisman winners will face off and do it in Dolphins Stadium. OK, it was Pro Player Stadium when Jason White and Matt Leinart went head-to-head four years ago, but you get the drift. It’s kind of amazing that Heisman winners had never gone against each other and now will do it twice in five seasons.

So here’s what we got Saturday night.

1. The big game was injected with more juice because Bradford won the award.

2. Tebow was injected with an extra dose of motivation, like he needed it. He had that look. He doesn’t like losing at anything.

“Why get over it? Use it,” Tebow said. “I’ll be motivated enough. I think it’s more motivating for my teammates. They’re a little bit excited. I’ve already got a lot of text messages. I can’t share them but there were some good ones.”

Probably along the lines of, “We’ll show that guy who should have won the Heisman.”

We all remember what happened the last time Florida faced a Heisman Trophy winner.

3. More voters thought Tebow deserved to win the Heisman than any of the other quarterbacks. He received the most first-place votes. Must feel a little like Al Gore in 2000.

I asked Tebow if he took any solace in that.

“Not really,” he said. “If you lose, you lose.”

Let’s face it, folks, you don’t lose the Heisman Trophy. You just don’t win it. At least not this time.

But the good news I’m talking about is that Tebow is taking this like a loss. Maybe not in an Ole Miss way, but it’s there.

Just finishing third in a close vote was a pat-on-the-back achievement considering the way his numbers were dwarfed by the Big 12 quarterbacks. And the reason he didn’t win was that there were 154 voters who left him off the ballot.

Like I wrote Saturday, there was no wrong ballot, even if you left any of the three off because Graham Harrell was deserving as well. But the fact that there were 154 semi-educated voters who left Tebow off their ballots and 120 who dissed McCoy and 93 who snubbed Bradford tells you they must not get cable in a lot of places.

“They either love us or they hate it,” Tebow said. “That’s the Gator Nation. They didn’t think I was worthy, but I get one more chance.”

And then he blamed Steve Spurrier for costing him the Heisman.

Not really.

But what he did say is that love 'em or hate 'em mentality started with “Spurrier’s swagger.” And that’s when I told Tebow the headline in our paper would read, “Tebow blames Spurrier for Heisman loss.”

“Only if you write it,” he said laughing.

Maybe the most alarming information we received in frigid New York Saturday night was that 127 ballots were received before the last weekend of the season. Tebow was well back in third place after those ballots came in. Then he went out and led Florida past No. 1 Alabama. Among the 777 ballots that were received after that game, Tebow was ahead of Colt McCoy and just a few points behind Bradford.

You vote before the season is over, you shouldn’t be allowed to vote.

And if that’s not enough to drive you Tebow fans crazy, how about this — 41 different players received third-place votes and 20 received second-place votes. That means there were a bunch of people wasting their votes to make a statement.

All that said, a lot of good can come from this. Maybe it's the spark that keeps Tebow at Florida for another year. Maybe it's enough to cause issues in the Bradford brain. Maybe it’s enough to motivate Florida over Oklahoma.

I leave you with this, something Tebow said Saturday night.

“Don’t rattle the fence.”

The fence has been rattled.

Told you there was good news.

Contact Pat Dooley at 352-374-5053 or dooleyp@gvillesun.com.

[Babyblue]

There all winners.No matter the out come.

[ScarabGator]

There all winners.No matter the out come.

They were all deserving, thats for sure. But voters in the southwest apparently didnt even put Tebow on their ballots for reasons Im sure we can figure out. Those points even if just 2nd place points made the difference. Oh well. I guess Tebow will just have to prove everyone wrong in the NC. But Im not bitter.....

[Babyblue]

There all winners.No matter the out come.

They were all deserving, thats for sure. But voters in the southwest apparently didnt even put Tebow on their ballots for reasons Im sure we can figure out. Those points even if just 2nd place points made the difference. Oh well. I guess Tebow will just have to prove everyone wrong in the NC. But Im not bitter.....

Good don't be We know the boy will prove them all wrong.Then and only then there going to eat there words.We we can have our day then.

[ScarabGator]

There all winners.No matter the out come.

They were all deserving, thats for sure. But voters in the southwest apparently didnt even put Tebow on their ballots for reasons Im sure we can figure out. Those points even if just 2nd place points made the difference. Oh well. I guess Tebow will just have to prove everyone wrong in the NC. But Im not bitter.....

Good don't be We know the boy will prove them all wrong.Then and only then there going to eat there words.We we can have our day then.

AMEN SISTER!!!!!!

[Luvsaugeri]

Judging by history and how the winner has played in their bowl game....I'd say you are better off that he didn't win!!

[Arkansas]

Great for Sam Bradford, although I was kinda pulling for Colt McCoy.
Darren McFadden should have won it last year.

Oklahoma will probably win the championship.

Tebow may or may not return for another college year. If so, he'll have an average year...probably nothing stellar. Regardless, when he goes pro, he'll have a few years of mediocrity and/or get hurt, then fade away. Nothing against the guy. I heard his Dad here in LR and I've read a lot about him. He's great upstanding young man. I've just never viewed him as the 'God' that some think he is. I see him more as a Ryan Leaf or Eric Crouch.

Btw, have I ever said that Darren McFadden should have won the Heisman last year?


later~

[Michigan Girl]

Congrats on winning the Heisman. Im not gonna say how I truly feel about this but he deserved it as well. Now the Heisman jinx falls on his shoulders. How will he handle it? Remember last year after Tebow won it how flat he was against Michigan in the Crapitol One Bowl. The tours and banquets for the winner is very tiring and time consuming. Troy Smith the previous season against Florida? Winning this award hasnt been kind in the following Bowl game. For Bradfords case he and Oklahoma fans better hope not...this one is gonna be a biggie.
Congrats to Sam Bradford anyway!!!
Go Gators!!!

Nice!!! Congrats Sammy!!!

[ScarabGator]

Judging by history and how the winner has played in their bowl game....I'd say you are better off that he didn't win!!

you are very right!! Heck, look at Tebow himself last January in the Crapitol One Bowl!

[ScarabGator]

Great for Sam Bradford, although I was kinda pulling for Colt McCoy.
Darren McFadden should have won it last year.

Oklahoma will probably win the championship.

Tebow may or may not return for another college year. If so, he'll have an average year...probably nothing stellar. Regardless, when he goes pro, he'll have a few years of mediocrity and/or get hurt, then fade away. Nothing against the guy. I heard his Dad here in LR and I've read a lot about him. He's great upstanding young man. I've just never viewed him as the 'God' that some think he is. I see him more as a Ryan Leaf or Eric Crouch.

Btw, have I ever said that Darren McFadden should have won the Heisman last year?


later~

Hmmm, interesting theory. I believe you'll be proven wrong but whatever. How can you say he'll be average in his senior year? He hasnt been average so far in his career....

[Rockindeano]

There all winners.No matter the out come.

Good don't be We know the boy will prove them all wrong.Then and only then there going to eat there words.We we can have our day then.

You need to look into the word, "their." It works pretty well and helps us to better read what the fuck it is you are trying to say.

[ScarabGator]

There all winners.No matter the out come.

Good don't be We know the boy will prove them all wrong.Then and only then there going to eat there words.We we can have our day then.

You need to look into the word, "their." It works pretty well and helps us to better read what the fuck it is you are trying to say.

shit.....what shit.....I guess thats the only argument present....use of a word.

[Babyblue]

There all winners.No matter the out come.

Good don't be We know the boy will prove them all wrong.Then and only then there going to eat there words.We we can have our day then.

You need to look into the word, "their." It works pretty well and helps us to better read what the fuck it is you are trying to say.

Sorry Dean you are right hell your always right.

[Rockindeano]

There all winners.No matter the out come.

Good don't be We know the boy will prove them all wrong.Then and only then there going to eat there words.We we can have our day then.

You need to look into the word, "their." It works pretty well and helps us to better read what the fuck it is you are trying to say.

shit.....what shit.....I guess thats the only argument present....use of a word.

Shit? Dude, it is so confusing trying to read some of these fucking posts.

[Babyblue]

There all winners.No matter the out come.

Good don't be We know the boy will prove them all wrong.Then and only then there going to eat there words.We we can have our day then.

You need to look into the word, "their." It works pretty well and helps us to better read what the fuck it is you are trying to say.

shit.....what shit.....I guess thats the only argument present....use of a word.

Shit? Dude, it is so confusing trying to read some of these fucking posts.

[ScarabGator]

There all winners.No matter the out come.

Good don't be We know the boy will prove them all wrong.Then and only then there going to eat there words.We we can have our day then.

You need to look into the word, "their." It works pretty well and helps us to better read what the fuck it is you are trying to say.

shit.....what shit.....I guess thats the only argument present....use of a word.

Shit? Dude, it is so confusing trying to read some of these fucking posts.

I know. You should have got me at least a 12 pack ago.

[Rockindeano]

Tim, for the first time ever, I am jealous of you, because you are chugging beers and I am sipping Coke Zero. This will be the only time I ever mention this!

[ScarabGator]

Tim, for the first time ever, I am jealous of you, because you are chugging beers and I am sipping Coke Zero. This will be the only time I ever mention this!

Come to me my son...... I had to do something to get thru that Atlanta-Tampa Bay game....

[Babyblue]

Tim, for the first time ever, I am jealous of you, because you are chugging beers and I am sipping Coke Zero. This will be the only time I ever mention this!

This will be the only time i will say this.Its great to have you back home.

[ScarabGator]

Tim, for the first time ever, I am jealous of you, because you are chugging beers and I am sipping Coke Zero. This will be the only time I ever mention this!

This will be the only time i will say this.Its great to have you back home.

yeah, it makes interesting conversation having Deano around.

[Rockindeano]

Tim, for the first time ever, I am jealous of you, because you are chugging beers and I am sipping Coke Zero. This will be the only time I ever mention this!

This will be the only time i will say this.Its great to have you back home.

yeah, it makes interesting conversation having Deano around.

Thanks, now go research "their."

[Luvsaugeri]

Tim, for the first time ever, I am jealous of you, because you are chugging beers and I am sipping Coke Zero. This will be the only time I ever mention this!

Come to me my son...... I had to do something to get thru that Atlanta-Tampa Bay game....

I enjoyed that game.....

[ScarabGator]

Tim, for the first time ever, I am jealous of you, because you are chugging beers and I am sipping Coke Zero. This will be the only time I ever mention this!

Come to me my son...... I had to do something to get thru that Atlanta-Tampa Bay game....

I enjoyed that game.....

Yes me too! Im a closet TB fan but thank God the Falcons won!!! Ive always been a Falcon fan...dont know why but I guess because they get pissed on so much.

[Luvsaugeri]

Tim, for the first time ever, I am jealous of you, because you are chugging beers and I am sipping Coke Zero. This will be the only time I ever mention this!

Come to me my son...... I had to do something to get thru that Atlanta-Tampa Bay game....

I enjoyed that game.....

Yes me too! Im a closet TB fan but thank God the Falcons won!!! Ive always been a Falcon fan...dont know why but I guess because they get pissed on so much.

That must explain why I am still a Browns fan!!

Do you have a pro team you are passionate about like the Gators?