MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. - Tim Tebow, the most decorated and recognizable former Florida Gator, returned to the Sunshine state Sunday afternoon as a member of the New York Jets. While this day did not feature any of that late-game Tebow magic fans have become accustomed to over the years, the Jets were still able to defeat the Miami Dolphins 23-20 in overtime.

The Dolphins’ home, Sun Life Stadium, has been kind to Tebow over the years starting with a 2004 4A state championship during his prep days a Nease, then again in January of 2009 when he helped guide the Gators to a BCS title over Oklahoma, and most recently, as a member of the Denver Broncos, he led a wild fourth-quarter comeback over these same Dolphins a season ago.

Despite the history inside the stadium and his return to his home state, today was just another chance to play ball for Tebow.

“It was just another football game,” Tebow said. “It’s special to be in this stadium. I’ve had a lot of great memories in this stadium, so that was fun.”

As mentioned, Tebow was a large part of Florida’s last national title. While the Gators have seen some lean years by their standards of late, this year’s 4-0 start has fans believing second-year head coach Will Muschamp has the program building towards national championships again.

The 2007 Heisman Trophy winner has also joined in on the early season exuberance.

“It’s been exciting,” Tebow said. “I wish I had seen more of the games. I think the great thing you can see with a coach is the halftime adjustments they make. The last few games, especially A&M and Tennessee, you could see the halftime adjustments. They really see what’s going on out there and being able to adjust and players listening to them.

“I don’t remember exactly but Texas A&M and Tennessee, the second half they kind of shut them out. That’s pretty big, and he’s doing a great job.”

He also appreciates the job Muschamp has done and understands anytime there is a coaching change, there will be a transition period for the players.

“I mean he’s a great coach and he’s getting in a lot of great players,” Tebow said of Muschamp. “They have to understand his system and understand how he coaches and I think they are getting more and more used to it. Plus, it always helps when his quarterbacks are learning and growing, so that’s big too.”

While Tebow admits not being able to watch and follow the team as closely as he would like, he wants Muschamp and the rest of the team to understand he has its back and is hoping for much success.

“We’re behind him, we’re supporting him. It’s really fun to see how they are doing. I just wish all those guys down there all the best of luck and I’m watching and praying for them.”