Tebow to the Ring of Honor...

[sadgator]

...and sadgator will be there...

This is going to be epic....

https://www.google.com/amp/amp.si.c.../07/11/tim-tebow-florida-ring-honor-induction

 

[sadgator]

"Loving Florida wasn't just something I did for four years, but it has been a lifelong passion. I want to thank the University of Florida and all the fans for making Gator Nation so special. I was born a Gator, I played as a Gator, and I'll always be a Gator! God Bless and Go Gators!"

https://www.google.com/amp/www.orla...s-sp-gators-tim-tebow-20180711-story,amp.html

 

[gatorbuilderorlando]

YES!

 

[sadgator]

sadgator hopes Mullen gets an opportunity to shove a jump pass up Alleva's ass just for old times sake...

 

[ocalaman]

Great news. Wilbur Marshall should be up there, too.

 

[instaGATOR]

Not unexpected.
Well deserved.

Wilbur went in the RoH last year.

 

[ocalaman]

Not unexpected.
Well deserved.

Wilbur went in the RoH last year.

Stupid me!! I'd forgotten. Thanks for the correction.

 

[TexanNole]

Why did it take so long?

 

[ocalaman]

Why did it take so long?

Maybe there's a 10-year waiting period.

 

[bradleygator]

Maybe there's a 10-year waiting period.

They bring in a new class every time mrs. Sadgator gives it up.

 

[sadgator]

Urban belongs

They bring in a new class every time mrs. Sadgator gives it up.

It’s about as rare an occurance.

 

[sadgator]

If sadgator can ever convince her to give up the third input, Urban will be inducted...lol.

 

[fsu939913]

Ive never hated a rival player more when he was in college...but the hate was pure jealousy and im not afraid to admit that. Top 3 college player of all time. Dude was unstoppable.

 

[bradleygator]

If sadgator can ever convince her to give up the third input, Urban will be inducted...lol.

Between The McElwain years and Mrs. Sad, there might not be another class until 2032.

 

[PacoGator19]

Maybe there's a 10-year waiting period.

There is a waiting period. I’m not sure what the period is. They have it stated somewhere.

Wasn’t Wilbur Marshall inducted into the RoH at the same time as Spurrier, Wuerrfel, Emmitt and Danny?

Urban Meyer is next

 

[JaxDawg07]

There is a waiting period. I’m not sure what the period is. They have it stated somewhere.

Wasn’t Wilbur Marshall inducted into the RoH at the same time as Spurrier, Wuerrfel, Emmitt and Danny?

Urban Meyer is next

Would y’all really induct somebody into the roh that made up a bs health excuse and went on to greener pastures when the times got tough?

 

[ocalaman]

There is a waiting period. I’m not sure what the period is. They have it stated somewhere.

Wasn’t Wilbur Marshall inducted into the RoH at the same time as Spurrier, Wuerrfel, Emmitt and Danny?

Urban Meyer is next

Smith, Spurrier, Wuerffel and Youngblood were the original 4 when the ROH was unveiled 9/30/06. Marshall was added a year later. I would hope Urban Meyer is not added. To me that would dilute the meaning and quality of the honor.
These are the criteria for consideration:
To be considered for induction into the Ring of Honor, a former player or coach must be absent from the university for five seasons, be in good standing, and meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Heisman Trophy winner (Spurrier, Wuerffel, Tebow)
• Former All-Americans inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as players (Smith, Youngblood)
• Former All-Americans who are NFL career category leaders (Smith)
• College-career category leaders
• Coaches with one or more national championship (Spurrier)
• Coaches with three or more SEC championships (Spurrier)
• Players with two or more consensus All-America honors who were also named national offensive or defensive player of the year (Marshall)

 

[instaGATOR]

Correct ocala.
However, meeting one or more of those required criteria does not mean that you will be included, just that you could/might be.

I don't hate him like some seem to, but Meyer is still a NO in my Gator book.

 

[bradleygator]

Correct ocala.
However, meeting one or more of those required criteria does not mean that you will be included, just that you could/might be.

I don't hate him like some seem to, but Meyer is still a NO in my Gator book.

Two national titles. Without Meyer, Tebow is an all time crimson tide qb. He’s in.

 

[ocalaman]

Correct ocala.
However, meeting one or more of those required criteria does not mean that you will be included, just that you could/might be.

I don't hate him like some seem to, but Meyer is still a NO in my Gator book.

Correct. You have to meet the criteria to be in the conversation for inclusion. To me this should be a VERY exclusive club and Meyer was only at UF for 6 years. Even though he did amazing things during that time, he's entering his 7th year in Columbus. I don't hate the guy either. I appreciate his accomplishments at Florida, but think he left the program in a deceitful way, there were tons of discipline and entitlement issues Muschamp had to clean up and I just don't think he rises to the level of "Gatorhood" like the other men on that Ring of Honor.

 

[PacoGator19]

Coaches with 1 or more national titles. Correct me If I’m wrong but Meyer won 2 while at UF.

He will get into the ROH or at least he should. When he retires from coaching would be the proper time to induct him.

 

[instaGATOR]

WacoGator19 has spoken, so it's a sure thing...

 

[sadgator]

Would y’all really induct somebody into the roh that made up a bs health excuse and went on to greener pastures when the times got tough?

Wrong. Rival Myth. Revisionist history.

There are those of us who know and appreciate the truth of what Urban did for us and the great level of sacrifice he endured for our program. We don’t need to rehash it again, but if you believe otherwise, you are clueless.

 

[ocalaman]

Coaches with 1 or more national titles. Correct me If I’m wrong but Meyer won 2 while at UF.

He will get into the ROH or at least he should. When he retires from coaching would be the proper time to induct him.

I agree that he, obviously, meets the criteria. But I don't agree with you that he should be put in the ROH. I just don't think a 6 year coach who left the way he did and leaving a team full of entitlement mentality and discipline problems deserves to be enshrined above our stadium with the likes of Spurrier, Smith, Wuerffel, Youngblood, Marshall & Tebow. Just my opinion.

 

[PacoGator19]

I agree that he, obviously, meets the criteria. But I don't agree with you that he should be put in the ROH. I just don't think a 6 year coach who left the way he did and leaving a team full of entitlement mentality and discipline problems deserves to be enshrined above our stadium with the likes of Spurrier, Smith, Wuerffel, Youngblood, Marshall & Tebow. Just my opinion.

Your entitled to your opinion but IMO that is all overblown. He left the program in much better shape than when he intially took it from Zook and he left the program in much better shape than what Muschamp and McElwain had left it for their predecessors. And then of course his results on the field and winning speaks for itself.

 

[ocalaman]

Your entitled to your opinion but IMO that is all overblown. He left the program in much better shape than when he intially took it from Zook and he left the program in much better shape than what Muschamp and McElwain had left it for their predecessors. And then of course his results on the field and winning speaks for itself.

We agree to disagree. No biggie.

 

[sadgator]

Love him or hate him, the sumbitch gave us some of the most glorious moments in our program’s history...

And so did Mullen by the way...

 

[ocalaman]

Read these 2 in-depth articles from 2015 & 2017 and then try to convince me Meyer deserves to be on the ROH. I respect those who think he does, but I just don't see it.
https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/inside-rise-fall-urban-meyers-florida-gators/story?id=33828722
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/david-whitley/os-sp-urban-meyer-david-whitley-0907-story.html#

 

[JaxDawg07]

Wrong. Rival Myth. Revisionist history.

There are those of us who know and appreciate the truth of what Urban did for us and the great level of sacrifice he endured for our program. We don’t need to rehash it again, but if you believe otherwise, you are clueless.

 

[fsu939913]

Read these 2 in-depth articles from 2015 & 2017 and then try to convince me Meyer deserves to be on the ROH. I respect those who think he does, but I just don't see it.
https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/inside-rise-fall-urban-meyers-florida-gators/story?id=33828722
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/david-whitley/os-sp-urban-meyer-david-whitley-0907-story.html#

As an outsider looking in, he brought 2 out of 3 NC's to Gainseville and the teams most dominant player and run in program history. I think he deserves it. I understand the saltiness with how he left but he gave everything to UF when he was there

I would say it was similar to Jimbo Fishers run at FSU, FSU fans hate Jimbo for how he left and they feel like he quit recruiting and coaching which couldnt be further from the truth. Meyer did get another national title but jimbo had the 29 game win streak and an undefeated season. Both had AMAZING runs and both deserve to be recognized but i understand why some would say no.

 

[PacoGator19]

Love him or hate him, the sumbitch gave us some of the most glorious moments in our program’s history...

And so did Mullen by the way...

This!!

 

[sadgator]

Had a nervous breakdown...stayed on to save the program...eventually left...got healthy (and/or his mind right)...took new job...kicks ass again...

It is so funny that people want to make more of it than exactly what it was.

Urban was afraid. LSAO...he took 6-7 OSU to a National Title. Scaredy Cat indeed.

Please.

 

[sadgator]

The “disloyalty” label is unfairly placed on Urban and continues to be propagated by a select few butt-hurt egomaniac fans who can’t envision how anyone could possibly leave their precious program whatever the circumstances. So instead of manning up to realty, they have created a conspiracy-type narrative to make themselves somehow feel secure. It is shameful considering what that man did for us.

 

[Dannygator1989]

Had a nervous breakdown...stayed on to save the program...eventually left...got healthy (and/or his mind right)...took new job...kicks ass again...

It is so funny that people want to make more of it than exactly what it was.

Urban was afraid. LSAO...he took 6-7 OSU to a National Title. Scaredy Cat indeed.

Please.

And I think you're giving him too much benefit of the doubt.

Urban knew exactly what he was doing, and what he wanted.

And that 6-7 OSU team was only that bad because of the crazy Jim Tressel firing. They went to a BCS bowl the year before. They had a loaded roster, but it was a tumultuous off season with an interim coach who was in over his head.

 

[bradleygator]

As an outsider looking in, he brought 2 out of 3 NC'sto Gainseville and the teams most dominant player and run in program history. I think he deserves it. I understand tye saltiness with how he left but he gave everythi g to UF when he was there

I would say it was similar to Jimbo Fishers run at FSU, FSU fans hate Jimbo for how he left and they feel like he quit recruiting and coaching which couldnt be further from the truth. Meyer did get another national title but jimbo had the 29 game win streak and an undefeated season. Both had AMAZING runs and both deserve to be recognized but i understand why some would say no.

Meyer was out for himself first and foremost. He doesn’t care if he’s a Gator or a Buckeye or a Fighting Irish or whatever, which separates him from Spurrier, Tebow, Wuerfel, etc... But bottom line is he had this program humming at a level that not even Spurrier reached. And he put talent on the field like UF has never seen, which is saying something. I agree with you that he put his heart and soul into the job, even if he was doing it for himself. His rah rah UF stuff was bs, but it was a means to an end to recruit and get his teams to play with emotion. I don’t think he scammed his way out, I think he burned himself out to the point of complete exhaustion. I would put him in based on results, but I get it if fans think he is not enough of a Gator.

 

[fsu939913]

And I think you're giving him too much benefit of the doubt.

Urban knew exactly what he was doing, and what he wanted.

And that 6-7 OSU team was only that bad because of the crazy Jim Tressel firing. They went to a BCS bowl the year before. They had a loaded roster, but it was a tumultuous off season with an interim coach who was in over his head.

He seemed burned out tbh. I think he put so much into those 6 or so yrs that he couldnt keep up and just needed a season off. I dont think he did it maliciously to hurt the Gators. Thats my opinion. Its like Fisher...dude took 75 mill guaranteed... Who wouldnt take that

 

[Dannygator1989]

He seemed burned out tbh. I think he put so much into those 6 or so yrs that he couldnt keep up and just needed a season off. I dont think he did it maliciously to hurt the Gators. Thats my opinion. Its like Fisher...dude took 75 mill guaranteed... Who wouldnt take that

The weird thing is, I never got the feeling that you guys really loved Fisher....ever.

 

[sadgator]

Meyer was out for himself first and foremost. He doesn’t care if he’s a Gator or a Buckeye or a Fighting Irish or whatever, which separates him from Spurrier, Tebow, Wuerfel, etc...

Of all the criticism, that is the one that actually rings most true...

That being said...dude can motivate his teams for rivalry games like no other coach in CFB history...he is a wizard when it comes to that stuff.

 

[instaGATOR]

As an outsider looking in, he brought 2 out of 3 NC's to Gainseville and the teams most dominant player and run in program history. I think he deserves it. I understand the saltiness with how he left but he gave everything to UF when he was there

I would say it was similar to Jimbo Fishers run at FSU, FSU fans hate Jimbo for how he left and they feel like he quit recruiting and coaching which couldnt be further from the truth. Meyer did get another national title but jimbo had the 29 game win streak and an undefeated season. Both had AMAZING runs and both deserve to be recognized but i understand why some would say no.

Numbers, does this mean that you've chipped in on Fishers statue for Ron Zook Field?

 

[fsu939913]

Of all the criticism, that is the one that actually rings most true...

That being said...dude can motivate his teams for rivalry games like no other coach in CFB history...he is a wizard when it comes to that stuff.

I know someone who played on his championship teams and said basically the same thing. Said he could make the 2nd string scout team players feel like the most important player on the team. Great motivator and taught things in a basic way where everyone could understand