Tim Tebow…these are not direct quotes
Some clown just yelled “Tebow” in the pressroom as he arrived at the podium
Sunk in?: A little bit. Not all the way. I’m in the process and it’s sinking in more and more.
First thought: It’s surreal, a little bit. I was just overwhelmed, thankful and honored. A lot of things are running through your mind.
What does it mean: It’s very special. I’m at a loss for words, I guess.
You’re nervous, anxious, excited. There’s so many emotions. After you’re done with the speech
When did you believe: After South Carolina, I thought I had a chance. But I didn’t think about it too much after the seaosn. After it was done we worked on it a little more.
On the spread: I think there will be more teams going to the spread. It puts such a bind on defenses. It’s great and I think you’ll see it more. You need to have great coaches, something I’m blessed with.
His cast: McFadden signed it, so did Brennan and Chase.
First home schooler: It’s cool. A lot of home schooled kids are thought of kids who win spelling bees. It’s an honor.
First sophomore: Just winning in general is special.
Win it next year: I’ve been asked a lot already. I’m just getting ready for Michigan.
What to work on: Decision making.
On McFadden runner up 2x: Darren’s a great player. It’s an honor to build a relationship. He has a great chance to be a great player and likely get drafted No. 1 in the NFL draft.
In the offense you have the opportunity, but to have it come true, it’s unreal.
Chance to be the greatest: I don’t think about that. I have to get ready for Michigan. That won’t cross my mind. I have to get better and get to work. That won’t c
Emotions before: Exicted, nervous at the same time. I can’t explain it.
Coach Meyer joints conference…
On the spread: I have an opinion on the spread. I’ve heard the word system. I’ve got news, it has nothing to do with Heisman Trophies. Personnel is all that matters. Tim Tebow can run whatever offense he’s in. He’s a great player making plays.
Difficult is when you have really bad players. This needs to be said, too, you take a quarterback and you eliminate his receivers and you take away those offensive linemen and Tim’s not taking that trophy home. Football is still the greatest team game.
Urban makes a joke about recruiting after the conference…
On recruiting Tebow: I think Greg Mattison recruited Timmy. He made a comment to me after beating FSU the night before “If we don’t get him, it will set our program back 10-15 years.” And I said “No it won’t. Let him go to Alabama.” And he said “Yeah, it will.”