Sarge, not sure exactly what you're arguing against although that was some tremendous research.
I really only had 1 opinion in the first place, which was thinking it was stupid to wait until 2 months prior to draft day to decide you want to be a pro QB when you grow up. Had nothing to do with UF changing their entire system because he could've fixed his mechanics and still performed in the spread-option. I then felt that his situation and Manning's were quite different as far as making the adjustment to the NFL game. There's a reason why Tebow's nowhere near consideration for the #1 overall pick as Peyton was, although he was clearly the more successful COLLEGE quarterback.
For the record, I couldn't be, nor have I ever been more Neutral about a high-profile player's draft stock than I am with Tebow. I don't really think he'll be a bust but I don't really think he'll be a star. However, I wouldn't be completely surprised if he's either. I'm not really pulling FOR or AGAINST him because I'm neither a fan, nor a hater. I acknowledge that he's been a very hard worker, but I also think he's been much more self-serving than most people want to admit.
If everyone is prepared for him to win multiple Walter Payton M.O.Y. awards throughout his career, as opposed to multiple MVP's or Pro Bowls.. I think that's the likeliest scenario.
He could arguably be the greatest overall player the NCAA has ever seen, I freely admit that. Unfortunately, the historical landscape is littered with guys who utterly owned college and their superior athletic skills just didn't quite translate. There's no shame in that.
