Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow has been the talk of the sports world this season, his No. 15 is among the NFL’s hottest-selling jerseys, and everyone, it seems, has an opinion of the quarterback.

Girls’ volleyball players are no exception when it comes to Tebow-mania, especially those who play in Tebow hot spots Florida and Colorado.

Jackie Wegner is a case in point.

The 5-foot-9 outside hitter for East Lake (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) has been a Tebow fan since he started playing for her favorite college team, the Florida Gators. She has a Tebow Gators jersey and is hoping she gets a Broncos No. 15 for Christmas.

But Wegner’s support for Tebow extends beyond the football field.

“I’m a big Christian, and I like what he represents,” said Wegner, who has committed to play sand volleyball at Tulane. “Tebow does a good job balancing his sport and his faith.”

Wegner read Tebow’s book, “Through My Eyes,” and was amazed to discover that he was almost aborted due to health concerns.

“But his parents kept the faith that everything would come out OK,” Wegner said. “It’s crazy that he almost didn’t live, and now he’s awesome.”

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