The face of the Southeastern Conference has moved on to try his hand in the NFL. But as Tim Tebow departs, there will be few tears shed for the Florida Gators.
John Brantley is waiting in the wings, and the former high school All-American will be just fine.
Fine, however, is a fluid term when used to describe quarterback projections in the SEC, where defenses feast on the weak-armed, and the fan bases can’t tolerate the weak-hearted.
I bet Ole Miss fans felt at least fine heading into last season with Jevan Snead poised for a breakout season. They probably feel better today heading into spring practice with Snead and his 20 inteceptions poised for a future in the CFL.
A relative unknown such as Nathan Stanley or Raymond Cotton has to look way better to Rebels fans compared to the supersized disappointment that was Snead’s final season in Oxford.