Tebow Is Restricted

GAINESVILLE, FL. -- Florida quarterback Tim Tebow went through another battery of post-concussion tests on Tuesday.

Coach Urban Meyer said Tebow still has a headache and isn't allowed to watch television or read. So there's no studying a play book or checking out tape of top-ranked Florida's next opponent, LSU on Oct. 10.

"Its going to be real hard for him," wide receiver David Nelson said. "At the same time, he has to listen to the doctors and do what they're asking him to do. It's been real tough for him, especially for the competitor that he is."

Nelson said that if Tebow can't play against LSU, the team has all the confidence in the world in backup quarterback John Brantley.

Tebow, who sustained a concussion Saturday at Kentucky, did not practice Tuesday.

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Former Florida Gator star Percy Harvin has been named NFC special teams player of the week. The Minnesota Vikings rookie returned a kickoff 101 yards for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. He also had three other kickoffs for 79 yards in the 27-24 victory.

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Tampa Bay rookie Wade Davis allowed one run over seven innings in a 3-1 victory overthe Orioles. Carl Crawford stole his career-high 60th base just before scoring on an RBI double by Ben Zobrist in the Rays' two-run first. For Baltimore, it was their 12th straight loss.

Orlando resident Arnold Palmer will receive the Congressional Gold Medal from President Barack Obama during a ceremony at the White House today. The award honors a person for his distinguished achievements and contributions. Palmer will be the second golfer to receive the honor.