See, and I'm not one of those that is convienced that Tebow can be effective right away as a starter. His success throwing the ball this past year has come after his trademark QB draws for 5 yards. When he's had multiple successful runs on draw plays, the defense would over-react and crash in only to see him pull the ball back and fling it down field for a big gain. ...or his improvisational "left-handed-jump-pass-at-the-goal-line"... To his credit, he's strong and athletic enough to constantly gain 4-5 yards a pop on that stupid little draw play--and no one seemed to be able to put themselves in position to just unload on him when he did that. I don't know the percentages off hand, but I'd be willing to bet that over 75% of the plays made when he was in last year were of him running a draw. Now, I could be completely wrong and he could turn out to be this true "lights-out" passer (and gosh I hope that's NOT the case), but I still think he needs to show me more in the passing game before I start having sleepless nights about defending him over the coarse of an entire game.
Tebow had a pretty good Spring. He's not polished & he won't be great, but he'll be adequate. His ability to run will open some things up for him down field as well. Tebow is a hard, hard runner. Miles actually wanted him to run on us before the game because he though our defense would kill him, but he ended up plowing over a few of our guys.
They will also miss the 7 defensive players who were drafted (4 D-Linemen), 1 LB (and at least 1 other LB signing a FA contract).
Not to sound typical, but don't be surprised if you guys go to T-town and loose that game. Forget the Saban thing, that 2005 OT debacle still has fans pissed off. Is Alabama SUPPOSED to win that game? I doubt it, I mean, unless we have another freak year like 2002. I think it will be a 17-14 type of score, either way. Va Tech will be tough, but they have had QB problems.
I gotta agree. WHAT did Tebow do other than the bullcrap-at-the-goal-line-left-handed-pass crap? I'm yet to be impressed. I'm not even convinced he'll start for Florida. Gotta show me somethi View attachment 8822 ng first. I can't wait, give us some Tebow.
