How much would you pay to touch Tim Tebow?

Ok. We know that the legend that is Tim Tebow has become somewhat over the top...in fact it is almost bordering that kind of creepy territory.

Having covered and attempted to interview him a few times, sure, he isn't a bad kid and in some ways is what an athlete should be instead of some of the bad examples that we oh so often have to report on.

However, that being said...we came across a story this morning which is well...just plain scary. In Jacksonville, Florida this Saturday, people...quite a few people...have paid $160 dollars to get into an autograph session with the anointed one. THAT'S JUST TO GET IN! Then, if you want a photo...be prepared to cough up another $50. Sure, part of the proceeds are going to a charitable foundation but...ummmm (coughing noise).

The Orlando Sentinel talks about it RIGHT HERE

They report on the 1st of these $160 events in West Palm Beach last weekend RIGHT HERE

((The god of Florida parties//Courtesy: Sportsburn.com))

So. How many people are uncomfortable with this? No, I'm not asking the Florida fans who are pretty sure that if the Tebow chose to walk on water that it would happen. I'm asking everyone else.

While we get his appeal to the Gator crazed folks in the state of Florida...most of whom are bandwagon jumpers. Yes, I said it. I grew up there and when I was a kid nobody wanted much to do with them. We think that this is a little much. We are all for players charging a marginal fee for them appearing and signing...it is done all of the time. All good. And we know that the Tebow is the target of people looking to make money off of his signature...it happens to athletes all the time. We are somewhat offended by the obscene amount of money that he...well his handlers are asking for this "Event".

The scary thing is that they have not had a problem selling tickets. Even in the depressed economy and even with tons of people out of work.

Having been around Tebow and his entourage many times, we understand why he needs some protection. Our criticism is more leveled at the psychotic and crazed Florida fans who have fed into this legend and don't seem to have a problem doing anything that either he or his handlers say. Come on...wake up folks. What's next? $1000 for him to leave your voice mail message? $5000 for him to drive by your house. $10,000 for you to mention his name or $25,ooo to look him in the eye? This is just kind of sad on a bunch of levels (yes, I know I'm gonna get hate mail from the Florida acolytes...I'm a big boy I can deal with it)....

Here is the deity crying after losing to Alabama. Thanks You Tube: