Why is this story on the front page of ESPN.com?

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SportsAndLady

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Feb 26, 2010 1:47 PM
New Florida QB's dad has prostate cancer.

Now I understand this is sad news, but I mean does it REALLY need to be on the front page of a huge media machine's website?

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4948326
Feb 26, 2010 1:47pm
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Little Danny

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Feb 26, 2010 1:48 PM
In other news Florida's 4th string kicker got an A on his Biology paper.
Feb 26, 2010 1:48pm
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gibby08

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Feb 26, 2010 2:03 PM
I would guess that it's on there because his dad was also the starting QB at UF in 1978 I believe
Feb 26, 2010 2:03pm
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Feb 26, 2010 2:05 PM
^^^...that,and Friday is Tebow's day off :p
Feb 26, 2010 2:05pm
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ytownfootball

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Feb 26, 2010 2:18 PM
ESPN is the SEC's network, expect more of it, it hasn't even started up yet really.
Feb 26, 2010 2:18pm
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Speedofsand

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Feb 26, 2010 6:32 PM
Its on ESPN today because it was on the Gator forum that they get info from yesterday.
John has a very, very good chance of bouncing back with no problems, imo.
Feb 26, 2010 6:32pm
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karen lotz

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Feb 26, 2010 9:24 PM
You beat me to it ts, I just saw that. That site is great.
Feb 26, 2010 9:24pm
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Speedofsand

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Feb 26, 2010 9:37 PM
I agree, they don't need to be broadcasting somebody's personal medical status when it is not necessary.
Feb 26, 2010 9:37pm
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Feb 27, 2010 12:32 AM
people seem to be interested in what's going on in Gator Nation.
Feb 27, 2010 12:32am
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Fly4Fun

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Feb 27, 2010 7:24 AM
I just wish some other sports network would try to take a big step forward.... but remember they are a sports network... NOT TMZ.
Feb 27, 2010 7:24am
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Nate

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Feb 27, 2010 10:58 AM
Dear Lord Tebow,

Please cure my father's cancer.

In your mothers name we pray.

Amen.

Sincerely,
Florida QB
Feb 27, 2010 10:58am