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December 11th, 2008 - byWhether you are a Tim Tebow fan or not, you have to respect his early season apology and promise to his teammates. After an upset loss to Ole Miss Tebow stood in front of the press and accepted the blame for the loss and promised to work harder. He has come through in a big way leading his team back to the National Championship.
This type of guts shows real character. College coaches consistently preach that character is one of the most coveted attributes in a top recruit. Recruiters search for examples of character in many different places. They talk to parents, teachers, coaches, members of the community and anyone they think will be able to give insight into a recruits personality and character. Student-Athletes need to be sure to make the right choices in their every day lives to ensure that they have a chance to perform on the field like Tebow some day.
