He played sparingly , throwing for 40 yards and rushing for 100 .
Newton won the Gators ' backup job as a true freshman in 2007 playing behind eventual Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow , meaning the Gators had two eventual Heisman Trophy winning quarterbacks on the roster .
Tim Tebow played sparingly , throwing for 40 yards and rushing for 100 .
Newton won the Gators ' backup job as a true freshman in 2007 playing behind eventual Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow , meaning the Gators had two eventual Heisman Trophy winning quarterbacks on the roster .