Cut the hate, football fans...

After one of the biggest football games of the year, Florida quarterback Tim Tebow let it all out on Saturday.

In one of the more memorable scenes from the No. 1 Florida vs. No. 2 Alabama showdown — other than watching Alabama's Mark Ingram doing the “Gator Chomp” on national television as the game was winding down — was witnessing Tebow sitting on the sideline with tears.

For Gator haters, it was a moment to treasure. Shortly afterwards, there were jokes all over the Internet about Tebow's sensitivity and even knocks to his manhood because he was caught crying after a game. It was a youtube sensation even before the game was over.

I've said it before and I'll say it again: I don't understand the hate.

But what I do understand is that jealousy breeds contempt.

Maybe that's a start to figuring it out. Tebow has been too good for too long in his college career with Florida. He won the Heisman his sophomore season and led the Gators to a National championship the past two out of four years. Man, what a jerk for wanting to win and being good at it ...?

Perhaps another piece is what he does off the field. The media often publicize his trips overseas with his parents to help underprivileged children. Or his strong religious beliefs as demonstrated with “John 16 33" during the SEC Championship game. Ah yes, he’s a real jackass for that ...?

Nope, I still don't see it nor do I understand it. Where does the hate come from?

Tebow is essentially one of the best collegiate quarterbacks to ever grace the field while his character off the field reflects his humbling persona. Opposing fans may hate him but I guarantee you, if they could take a first pick in selecting their QB, it'd be him.

As the Crimson Tide began their celebration early in the waning minutes of the game, the camera zoned in on Tebow watching the action unfold on the field. The Gators were down 32-13, the deficit was just too big to overcome. Tears filled the 22-year-old's eyes.

People found ways to mock him during this moment. I just found it heartbreaking.

For someone who had given so much to his school and their football program, how could anyone not expect him to cry in the disappointing loss?

I can only imagine how much it hurt to know that in his final season with the Gators, he couldn't help lead them to another BCS Championship game. He had been their staple for success for so long but had finally come up short for once.

All fans want their teams to want to win. All athletes want to do is win, even if they've won it all before. So please tell me, what’s the difference with Tebow?

He showed fire. He showed emotion. He wanted it just as bad as any Gator fan could possibly tell you. If people are going to hate on a player, at least find someone actually worthy of that dishonor.