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Florida, Tebow Are Champs

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(AP) – Tim Tebow gave Florida the second-half jolt it needed, and the Gators toughed out a second BCS title in three years. Their 24-14 win over No. 2 Oklahoma in a choppy, sloppy affair made them national champions. The high-scoring shootout between Heisman Trophy winners never materialized. Oklahoma's Sam Bradford couldn't score from in close and Tebow threw two interceptions, as many as he had all season.

Tebow, however, rescued the Gators by driving them to the clinching score—a jump pass for a 4-yard touchdown to David Nelson with 3:07 to play that made it 24-14. Tebow was picked the game's most outstanding player, running for 109 yards. His passing wasn't so precise—18 for 30—yet it was his sheer will that kept coach Urban Meyer's team going. "Just call him Superman," said teammate Percy Harvin.

Florida's Tim Tebow looks up at the championship trophy after Florida's win.
Florida's Tim Tebow looks up at the championship trophy after Florida's win.   (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Florida's Tim Tebow celebrates during the fourth quarter.
Florida's Tim Tebow celebrates during the fourth quarter.   (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Florida's Tim Tebow is hugged by coach Urban Meyer after Florida defeated Oklahoma 24-14.
Florida's Tim Tebow is hugged by coach Urban Meyer after Florida defeated Oklahoma 24-14.   (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Florida's Percy Harvin, left, is congratulated by Mike Pouncey and Maurkice Pouncey, right, after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter of the BCS Championship.
Florida's Percy Harvin, left, is congratulated by Mike Pouncey and Maurkice Pouncey, right, after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter of the BCS Championship.   (Mark Humphrey)
Florida's Tim Tebow (15) throws a pass over Oklahoma's Auston English (33) during the third quarter of the BCS Championship NCAA college football game in Miami.
Florida's Tim Tebow (15) throws a pass over Oklahoma's Auston English (33) during the third quarter of the BCS Championship NCAA college football game in Miami.   (Mark Humphrey)
Oklahoma punter Mike Knall (13) is hit by Florida's William Green (96) during the third quarter of the BCS Championship.
Oklahoma punter Mike Knall (13) is hit by Florida's William Green (96) during the third quarter of the BCS Championship.   (Chris O'Meara)
Florida quarterback Tim Tebow (15) is stopped by Oklahoma's Nic Harris (5) during the third quarter of the BCS Championship game in Miami.
Florida quarterback Tim Tebow (15) is stopped by Oklahoma's Nic Harris (5) during the third quarter of the BCS Championship game in Miami.   (Chris O'Meara)
Florida quarterback Tim Tebow yells to his teammates from the sidelines during the third quarter.
Florida quarterback Tim Tebow yells to his teammates from the sidelines during the third quarter.   (AP Photo/J. Pat Carter)
Florida's Percy Harvin (1) is tackled by Oklahoma's Nic Harris (5) during the fourth quarter.
Florida's Percy Harvin (1) is tackled by Oklahoma's Nic Harris (5) during the fourth quarter.   (AP Photo/J. Pat Carter)
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