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BCS National Championship: Tim Tebow jump pass seals the deal

By John Helsley - Staff Writer    Comments Comment on this article4
Published: January 9, 2009

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Up 17-14 and looking for a clinching score at the OU 7 Thursday night, David Nelson sensed it was time for the jump pass.


Florida quarterback Tim Tebow celebrates after the Gators scored the final touchdown in the fourth quarter of the BCS National Championship Thursday. Photo by Nate Billings

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The wide receiver, with just one catch in the game, got a tip-off from Gators coach Urban Meyer as the Florida offense went back on the field.

“Before we even went on the field,” Nelson said, “Coach Meyer looks at me and goes, ‘Go win the game for us.' So I pretty much knew that play was going to be called. We've been practicing it for about a month now.”

On first down from the 7, Gators quarterback Tim Tebow crashed up the middle for three years to the 4.

On second down, Tebow took the snap, ducked like he was off on another run, then jumped up and delivered a throw to Nelson in the end zone, resurrecting a play that Tebow made famous two years ago. That put Florida ahead 24-14 with 3:07 to play.

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Tebow made an extremely accurate pass as Nelson was covered pretty well. OU's defense played a fine game with just a few long plays primarily by Harvin. If the offense had produced at all OU would have won.
William, Fairfield - Jan 9, 2009 at 8:02 pm
How in the world was the D not ready for that play?
steve, nicholasville - Jan 9, 2009 at 7:35 pm
He's just got more passion than Sam--he wants it so much more!! it makes a difference
p, muskogee - Jan 9, 2009 at 1:09 am
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Ou its called Karma 7 National titles 7 probations one has alot to do with the other. Stuppy a lock as a louser and has now dabbled with the probation thing perhaps a few more tips from Switzer he could be a pro and maybe center named after him too.
rob, BROKEN ARROW - Jan 9, 2009 at 1:06 am
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