Remember when Tim Tebow announced he would attend the University of Florida? Of course you do. We all remember December 13, 2005. What we may not remember is that his second choice was much closer to the Gators than many believed.Tebow was born into an orange and blue family and seemed destined to be the next great quarterback at Florida. Plenty of other schools would do their best to convince the high school star he would be better suited elsewhere. The one that came the closest? Alabama.During his recruitment, Tebow developed a good relationship with then Crimson Tide head coach Mike Shula. The bond between the two had Tebow seriously considering taking his talents to Tuscaloosa. He didn't and Gator fans got the pleasure of witnessing the no. 15 era in Gainesville.Go to Alligator Army to read more about Tebow's recruiting and Florida's and Alabama's pursuit of the quarterback.
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