GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- There's a rumor going around that Florida defenders had to do 188 push-ups a day during off-season conditioning workouts, one for every yard Georgia running back Knowshon Moreno gained against the Gators last season.

"No comment," linebacker Brandon Spikes said when asked about the routine.

If it's true, imagine the punishment Florida's offensive line suffered after allowing Tim Tebow to get sacked six times in the 42-30 loss.

The outcome was more directly related to how the longtime Southeastern Conference rivals handled each other's star. It could be key again Saturday in Jacksonville, Fla., when the No. 8 Bulldogs and No. 5 Gators meet in another high-stakes showdown.

Trying to protect a bruised, non-throwing shoulder, Tebow was sacked a career-high six times, never got the offense going and finished with 221 yards of total offense.

It was one of the worst games of his career.

This season, he has completed 63 percent of his passes for 1,415 yards, with 10 touchdowns and two interceptions. He also has 82 carries for 227 yards and five scores.

"Tim Tebow does a great job of running the show," Georgia coach Mark Richt said. "He probably felt in the past that he had to carry the team a little bit more than he does this year. He has tremendous support."

Moreno hasn't needed much support.

The sophomore has three consecutive 100-yard rushing games, including a combined 335 yards the past two weeks against Vanderbilt and Louisiana State University.

"Just a sensational player," Florida defensive line coach Dan McCarney said."One of the best in all of college football. That's not any overstatement, believe me. ... He's as good as I've ever coached against or had on my team or any team I've been on."