Tim Tebow (or lack thereof)

We all know what a huge Florida Gators fan Bo is. So when the star of their team came to Mobile for the Senior Bowl, Bo didn't want to pass up a chance to see him. Bo went to the team practice in Fairhope, where he got to see Tim Tebow in action. Then, a buddy of his decided that they should go to the "meet the players" event in Mobile. Bo thought it would be neat for Hampton to have an autograph from the year he was born, so the plan was hatched.

Bo and his friend arrived at 10am to make sure they got a good place in line before the doors opened at 3:30pm. They and hundreds of other fans waited in the "Tim Tebow Line" for hours, getting more excited to get the opportunity to meet him and grab his autograph. Until about 3:15, that is, at which point they found out that Tim wasn't coming!!! He had strep throat and didn't want to be sick for the game or to pass it on to the massive crowd. Totally understandable.

What was terrible, though, was that the Senior Bowl staff knew he wouldn't be there for hours before the event, but decided not to tell the crowd!!! So, the people waiting to see him not only missed Tim Tebow, but didn't get to see any of the other players, either, since you had to choose who you wanted to see. Bo said there were crying kids and VERY upset people there, since the crowds had started forming at around 4am! Bo took it all in stride, though, and was consoled by a yummy dinner at our favorite mexican restaurant. Hampton may not have that autographed football, but least Bo will have a funny story to tell about the autograph that almost was!

crowds waiting to see the famous Gator

Bo's snapshot from the Senior Bowl practice