Divo of The Day “John Moffitt” (11/6/13)

John Moffitt, was born on October 28, 1986. John is a former American football offensive guard of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks with the 11th pick in the third round (75th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Wisconsin. He retired from professional football during the 2013-2014 NFL season while on the roster of the Denver Broncos.
 

High school career

Moffitt attended Notre Dame High School in West Haven, Connecticut, US, where he was a two-time all-conference choice as a two-way lineman. As a senior, he made 65 tackles and registered seven QB sacks in 2005. Regarded as a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was listed as the No. 13 prospect from the New England region.

College career

Moffitt was a 2010 All-American selection by Associated Press, CBSSports.com, and Rivals.com at the University of Wisconsin.

While some have heralded John's ability to run block, many red flags have been raised about his pass blocking skills. According to sidelinescouting.com, Moffitt is "not very fast" and "lacks real quickness", raising questions about his longevity as an American football guard or center.

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

Moffitt was drafted number 75 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2011 NFL Draft. Moffitt started nine games in the 2011 season before being injured in the week-13 game against the Baltimore Ravens.

Moffitt was traded to the Cleveland Browns on August 19, 2013. On August 20, 2013, the trade was rescinded, reportedly due to Moffitt failing his physical.

Denver Broncos

On August 20, 2013, Moffitt was traded to the Denver Broncos in exchange for defensive tackle Sealver Siliga.

Moffitt retired from the NFL on November 5, 2013.

Divo of The Day “Timothy ‘Tim’ Tebow” (9/25/13)

Timothy Richard "Tim" Tebow, was born August 14, 1987. Tim is an American football quarterback who is currently as of April 2013, a free agent. He previously played quarterback for the Denver Broncos and New York Jets. He played college football for the University of Florida, winning the Heisman Trophy in 2007 and appearing on BCS National Championship-winning teams in the 2006 and 2008 seasons. Tebow was selected by the Denver Broncos in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft.

 

 

Heisman Trophy

On December 8, 2007, Tim was awarded the Heisman Trophy, finishing ahead of Arkansas's Darren McFadden, Hawaii's Colt Brennan, and Missouri's Chase Daniel. He was the first sophomore to win the Heisman Trophy. Tim garnered 462 first-place votes and 1,957 points, 254 points ahead of the runner-up, Arkansas running back Darren McFadden.

 

 

Trade Mark

"Tebowing", to bow on one knee and pray, with the opposite hand at one's forehead.

 

Trivia

• First sophomore to win the Heisman Trophy, the Sullivan Award, the Davey O'Brien Award, and the Maxwell Award (2007).
• Cover athlete on NCAA Football 11 (2010) (VG).
• Quarterback for the Denver Broncos (2010-2011) and the New York Jets (2012).
• Grew up on a farm near Jacksonville, FL.
• Won two national championships as a quarterback at the University of Florida.
• Has two brothers (Robby Tebow, Peter), and two sisters (Katie, Christy).

Son of Bob Tebow and Pam Tebow. Released by New York Jets [April 29, 2013].

Signs with the New England Patriots. Under the terms of the 2 year deal, Tebow will get the NFL minimum salary for a player with his tenure ($1.36 million), plus playtime incentives in 2014. However, the money is not guaranteed, and Tebow can be released at any time. The deal reunites him with Josh McDaniels, who selected Tebow #25 overall in the 2010 NFL draft. [June 11, 2013].

 

Geologist Dean Enderlin, Tebow's fourth cousin, once removed, told the New York Times he has traced their ancestry to Andries Tibout, a Walloon, who immigrated from his native Bruges, Flanders to New York. He purchased a 261 acre plot in Oradell, NJ in 1686, upon which the Atwood-Blauvelt mansion was built in 1897. By the time Andries's great-great-great grandson, Ryer, moved to Ohio in 1811, the family's surname had changed to "Tebow". Tebow's grandfather relocated from Ohio to Florida in the 1940's. [March 23, 2012].

 

• Released by the New England Patriots. In 3 pre-season games, Tebow completed 11-of-30 passes for 145 yards, two touchdowns, two interceptions, and rushed for 91 yards. [August 31, 2013].

 

 

Personal Quotes

When I saw him scoring, first of all, I just thought , Thank you, Lord.

[on throwing a game-winning 80-yard pass to Demaryius Thomas]