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The state is celebrating the University of Florida’s 2008 National Football Championship. This morning Gator Quarterback Tim Tebow played catch with Governor Charlie Crist outside the Governor’s Mansion. Later in the day Tebow and Coach Urban Meyer were honored in the House and Senate. Tebow, who will come back for his senior season, said he passed up the NFL draft to set a good example for his young fans.

“The reason I did come back wasn’t to win another championship, which we are trying to do, it wasn’t to try to go higher in the draft, it was to have an impact on today’s youth, that’s something that most athletes don’t take the time to think about,” said Tebow.

Governor Charlie Crist, a former Wake Forest Quarterback, praised Tebow for his selflessness.

“What a great role-model. Obviously Tim is an accomplished player, but he’s an even more accomplished human being. I talked a little bit the other night about being a decent human being and that’s really what we need now. Tim Tebow exemplifies that in great fashion,” said Crist.

Tebow was honored at the State Capitol last year, after he became the youngest player ever to win a Heisman Trophy.