Gators icon Tim Tebow draws standing O from hard-boiled Philly fans
Monday, August 17, 2015 | Football, Women's Swimming & Diving, Scott Carter
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Tim Tebow's wait finally ended with seven minutes left in the third quarter in Philadelphia's preseason opener Sunday against Indianapolis.
In his first appearance in an NFL game in two years, Tebow entered to a standing ovation from Eagles fans in their 36-10 victory.
He chuckled when asked about the ovation later by a throng of reporters.
“I was thankful,'' he said. “But I was also like, 'They won't be able to hear me? We'll have to go [to a] silent [count].' It's very humbling. It definitely means a lot.”
Tebow had not played on the NFL stage since the 2013 preseason with New England. He was cut prior to the season and sat out the season while trying to improve his throwing mechanics.
And then with no offers, Tebow put his playing career on hold as an analyst for the SEC Network a season ago. However, Philadelphia called Tebow in April and based on reports, the former Gators star has a solid chance of making the team as the third-string quarterback.
He did nothing to hurt his chances on Sunday, completing 6 of 12 passes for 69 yards. He rushed four times for 15 yards, including a 7-yard touchdown run.
Anytime Tebow plays he makes headlines. Here are some fresh links on Tebow's performance Sunday:
--Tim Tebow has uneven preseason debut in Eagles' win writes Lorenzo Reyes of USA Today.
--Tim Tebow still in lead over Matt Barkley in Eagles' 53-man roster prediction writes Eliot Shorr-Parks of NJ.com.
--Uneven Tim Tebow shakes off rust against Colts writes Conor Orr of NFL.com.
--Philadelphia coach Chip Kelly: 'I really liked how Tim Tebow threw the ball' writes Mark Eckel of NJ.com
--Tebowmania takes over Lincoln Financial Field writes David Murphy of Philadelphia Daily News.
