Titans Against Statue Reinfeldt

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A trade association editor at an area publishing company, the giddy 25-year- old spends much of her free time primping, preening and planning for an upcoming April wedding. But while she admits to not knowing a zone blitz from a Coach purse, into even her life a little Tebow must fall.

As emphasis, in a cubicle stacked with photos, bridal books and workflow calendars, she motioned toward two desktop screen savers - one showing a helmeted Tebow's bulging left arm in mid-throw, and another with the buff 24- year-old shirtless and smiling after a workout.

Though it was worn this year by anonymous freshman cornerback Loucheiz Purifoy, the blue-and-orange No. 15 made famous over Tebow's four Florida seasons remains a hot ticket in myriad sports shops and department stores across Gainesville, not to mention en masse in the Swamp on game days.

Outside the stadium, just an arm's length from fellow Gator legends Steve Spurrier and Danny Wuerffel, the bronze statue of Tebow unveiled last spring draws an overwhelming majority of pre-game photography traffic from fans - both home and visiting.

And while some outsiders cringe at the devotion, to him it's all good.

"It's awesome how big the phenomenon has become. To me, he represents everything you want in a leader - someone you want to root for, not criticize," the 2004 graduate said. "He is part of the Gator Nation and the people who live in Gainesville. He is like family to all of us.

Even Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley, who saw Tebow's mastery first- hand during the Gators' glory years, concedes the task this weekend is a particularly tough one.

"I like 15, but 12's (Brady) pretty good." he said, admitting Tebow's pass to Demaryius Thomas against Pittsburgh last week had him "just shakin' my head."

Las Vegas remains unswayed, with odds-makers generally viewing the Pats as a two-touchdown favorite on the eve of the Gillette Stadium showdown, which rewards the winner with an AFC title-game berth.

"If he wins, that'll be great. Because I'll to watch him play for another week," she said. "But if they lose, it won't be so bad. If he comes back to Gainesville, I'll be happy to give him a hug."

Jacksonville, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Jacksonville Jaguars have hired Bob Bratkowski as offensive coordinator, new head coach Mike Mularkey said Friday. The Jaguars are also bringing back Mel Tucker as defensive coordinator and assistant head coach.

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•    Tim Tebow coming to Graves on 4-20 a sign? #makeachange

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•    I feel like a coach picking his starting line up

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•    Good choice by Mularkey to keep Andy Heck. #Jaguars '12 coaching staff now complete except Strength and Conditioning Coach.

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•    "Cam Cameron's play calling looks like Mike Mularkey's play calling.

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•    Y'all should grow the fuck up! Come & let me coach you..

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•    Lol , we shall see !!! Goooodnight coach !!!

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