Found November 23, 2009 on The Bull Gator: Yardbarker Blogger Network
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A day late, a dollar short…It was hard to envision Florida covering a spread of 45 against anyone.  Not that they hadn’t won by that much earlier this same season, but the most recent recipe for success seemed to be defense and conservative play calling.  Not the case against an FIU team that was clearly as overmatched as the odds makers thought.  Behind the arm and legs of senior quarterback Tim Tebow (and that guy that plays the role of his backup having quite the good day as well), the Gators rumbled to their second 62-3 victory of the 2009 season.  Although the competition wasn’t up to par with what the Gators face week after week in the SEC, Florida still put together a great all-around game to dominate every aspect of the contest.  Basically, the game wasn’t a letdown in any way.Tebow accounted for 317 total yards and three touchdowns.  On his 55-yard scoring jaunt in the first quarter he looked like he might have a little more speed than we all have thought.  We all know abou...
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