Striving for that Perfect Season
October 7, 2009 by Jason Curts
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Join the forum discussion on this post - (3) PostsUndefeated. Perfection. 12-0. Call it what you want, but know that it has been the goal of Tim Tebow and Brandon Spikes entering this season. Meyer turned down the dial on such talk, but it’s the largest elephant in the room that no one is talking about. You’ll hear the company line, “Our goal is to make it to Atlanta and play for an SEC Championship.”
Tim's perfect season is on the line
At a time where the SEC is widely considered the best conference in football, the goal of winning an SEC Championship ultimately means you’ll probably get a shot at the National Championship as well. Alabama or Florida could lose a game late, win the SEC Championship, and still make it into the Rose Bowl. You have Florida and LSU to thank for that. The SEC, having won the last three BCS Championships, has all but guaranteed a one-loss SEC team making it into the game over one-loss teams from weaker conferences.
So do you think Tebow and Spikes would be disappointed if they lost a regular season game, but still played for a National Championship? I actually think they would. Tebow and Spikes have been there before and won it all. They have accomplished most everything a college player could ask for…except that perfect season.
You know Tebow is a man of his word. How could he not be after the way the team performed following the infamous “Promise” speech? I can’t bet against Tebow until he’s been proven wrong and you shouldn’t either. But if Tebow doesn’t end up playing much Saturday against LSU, he’ll have to rely on Spikes and the rest of his team to keep that goal alive. Something tells me Spikes is just as driven. Should make for an interesting night in Baton Rouge.
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Agreed. Urban can downplay it all he wants but it’s in the back of the head of Tebow, Spikes and every other Gator player and fan.
Hey Gators,
How does it feel to finally play a real team. It doesnt pay to have the easiest schedule in the SEC. or the refs on your side. The gators were never really that good this year, just got lucky a few games and had the easiest schedule ever. Your stats can look good when you play nobody. They will loose there bowl game too.
I don't know that they'll be disappointed going back to back, but at some point they'll have that feeling. You know that feeling you forgot something. “Did I lock the door?” “Did I leave the iron on?” “What day is my anniversary? Did I forget?” No, that's right. We didn't go undefeated. That truly is what this season is all about isn't it? That's why it's been the most stressful season as a fan I've ever experienced. And with every win, it will only get worse. Id we get to Atlanta at 12-0 to face a 12-0 Alabama, I really don't know if I'll make it through that game without a heart attack.