Tim Tebow describes biggest differences between SEC, other conferences

There are few bigger legends in SEC football than former Florida Gators’ quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner, Tim Tebow. He firmly cemented his legacy as a college football legend with his remarkable play during his time there. And he knows very well the differences between the SEC and other conferences across the country.

Recently, the former college football legend took a few minutes to talk about the differences between the SEC and the rest of the college football landscape.

He explained the wear and tear that players experience on their bodies in the SEC and how it’s similar to the National Football League.

“It’s different. Very NFL like. I think it’s the biggest difference between other conferences. It’s not that it’s the best and that other conferences couldn’t beat the SEC. That absolutely can happen. But the hardest part of going through the SEC schedule is the physical wear and tear,” Tebow explained.

“You’re going from Ole Miss, right to Tennessee. You’re going from a South Carolina to an LSU. From an LSU to an A&M. And all of a sudden, it’s not just how good that team is. It’s no, literally, I physically need rest. My shoulders are about to fall apart. And it’s the wear and tear and who handles it the best. Not just the best team but it’s the team that can play consistently the best. And that is not always the same thing,” Tebow finished.

More on Tebow and his legendary CFB career

Tim Tebow established himself as one of the greatest players in college football history during his career with the Florida Gators. He won two BCS National Championships with the Gators (2006 and 2008). One was with Chris Leak operating as the starting quarterback under center. In 2007, he won the highest individual award in college football, the Heisman Trophy. Tebow became the first sophomore in NCAA history to win the award.

He ran and threw for a combined 55 touchdowns during his Heisman Trophy winning season. He became the first player in FBS history to throw for and run for over 20 touchdowns in a season. He threw for 3,286 yards and 32 touchdowns, while adding 895 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns on the ground. Tebow put up those numbers in 13 games and that season is still considered one of the greatest seasons by any player in college football history.

At the end of his highly decorated college career, Tebow held five NCAA, 14 SEC and 28 Florida statistical records.