They have been outside the Florida practice field gate every weekday for the past two weeks, dozens of autograph seekers waiting for No. 15 to emerge and sign a hat or a T-shirt or a football or anything Gator.
The demand for quarterback Tim Tebow’s signature has become overwhelming in the wake of his winning the Heisman Trophy on Dec. 8.
To stem that tide, The Gainesville Sun reported that the University Athletic Association has asked the sophomore not to sign any more autographs, due to the overwhelming number of requests, “which compromises his ability to handle his rigorous schedule as a student-athlete,” according to a release by the UAA.
In an attempt to appease fans, the UAA has produced a signed poster commemorating Tebow’s Heisman win. The poster, which cannot be sold, is free and will be available to the public in mid-January, according to UAA.
Tebow has been a fan favorite since he signed with the Gators in February of 2006. His popularity has soared off the charts this season after he accounted for 51 touchdowns and became the first sophomore in the history of the Heisman to win award.
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Comments » 7
pdhuff#552644 writes:
I had to tell TommyJack the same thing! Stop it, stop it now.
His posters should be ready by the 1st.
jweaver3#395614 writes:
See Adams you can get your Tebow poster in Jan.!!!!!!!!!!
TXVOLSFAN
Southland writes:
Hey don't we wish we had Tebow. Although every time UT has a superstar we underacheive
utvols1 writes:
Yeah, how bout Kelly Washington....what a bust.
jevolball7 writes:
Good thing Charles Woodson wasn't there. We'll see what he does if he gets to the NFL.
orangebloodgmc writes:
What a wuss. I bet Ainge kept signing autographs.
nicksjuzunk#646117 writes:
I will be signing autographs from 9:08 New Years Day to 9:12. Only the first 5 people will be admitted so come early.
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