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CORTLAND, N.Y. -- It was Tebow Time for the New York Jets in goal-line drills. The Jets provided a small glimpse for the first time during training camp into their plan for Tim Tebow on offence Thursday, as the backup quarterback ran for two touchdowns and threw for another to Josh Baker in a four-play sequence that got the crowd at SUNY Cortland fired up. "Yeah, I feel like Ive done that once or twice," Tebow said with a big smile, "so it comes pretty natural. It was fun." On one wildcat-style play, Tebow took a snap from the shotgun, quickly faked a handoff to Joe McKnight and zipped into the end zone from 2 yards out untouched on what Ryan called a faked "speed sweep." Tebow had previously only been used in regular offensive plays and as the punt protector on special teams, but Ryan and offensive co-ordinator Tony Sparano have said hell likely be used in a wildcat-style package. "It was sort of (a wildcat play)," Tebow said. "It looks like theres more gadgets and gizmos, but its really just a power play that can stretch defences. But, with the shift and with the motion, you can really stretch the defence horizontally." Ryan yelled to the defence before the drills that Tebow was "live" -- meaning he could be tackled if he left the pocket. Ryan said it was the first time in a practice that he made the quarterback "live," something Tebow also said he had never experienced. "I just got a little smile and thought it was going to be fun," Tebow said. "Right before that, coach Sparano told me to keep it on the bootleg, so when (Ryan) said it was live, that made me smile." Tebow scored on the bootleg on his first play at the goal line, and then threw a short touchdown pass to tight end Josh Baker on the next. After Terrance Ganaway fumbled on the third play, the Jets (No. 17 in the AP Pro32) showed the defence a wrinkle that opponents might have to prepare for. "Obviously, Tim, this was his best day of camp," Ryan said. The Jets had kept their wildcat plans mostly under wraps since acquiring Tebow from Denver in March, but ESPN has been camped out all week showing live shots from practice -- including the goal-line plays Thursday. Clearly, New York has a lot more in store for Tebow and its likely much of that will be revealed during the regular season as the Jets game plan specifically for opponents. Mark Sanchez, who led the first-team offence to two scores in four chances, realizes the plans could include him leading the Jets down to the goal line and then being replaced by Tebow for the scoring opportunity. "Weve got to get it in the end zone," Sanchez said. "I dont care. Whatever we have to do, and coach Sparano is going to be the judge there on what exactly he wants. But if thats what he wants, and thats what puts it in the end zone, fine. Well drive it 99 yards and he can run it in. It doesnt matter." It might seem unrealistic that a quarterback will be OK with coming off the field, especially when Sanchez has balked in the past when Ryan has given first-team snaps in practice to former backup Mark Brunell. Sanchez wants to make sure his rhythm is never affected, but insists he has a larger goal in mind. "Its bigger than what one person on this team wants," he said. "We really are in the business of winning and we have to be selfless, myself included." And, he knows that could really pay off in goal-line situations. "If its him, 1-on-1 with a defender and a tackler, my moneys on Tim," Sanchez said. "Hes got this will about him to put into the end zone." Tebow is familiar with being used as a short-yardage specialist, performing in that role at the University of Florida as the backup to Chris Leak during the Gators run to the national title in the 2006 season. "There was a lot of goal-line, a lot of red zone," he said. "I had a lot of opportunities to play in a lot of big moments, key moments -- fourth down, big games, big drives. I think my freshman year that really helped me just as far as the experiences of being in those big plays and being able to realize what those moments are like so when I came back for my sophomore year, I felt like I was a lot more prepared and ready to go." Some fans and media have suggested that the Jets should always try for 2-point conversions after touchdowns now that Tebows around. "That might make some sense," said Ryan, quickly adding that New York wont, of course, line up for 2 each time they score. Tebows popularity off the field has been apparent since the day the Jets arrived in Cortland for the start of training camp last Thursday, when dozens of media converged on the small town in central New York. The fact a major network is providing live coverage of practices makes Sanchez shake his head. "Other than us and Denver, its like nobody else is playing right now, which is crazy," a smiling Sanchez said. "Oh my God, theres 30 other teams. Whats happening? Thats just the nature of this year and the kind of draw Tim has and the kind of draw Peyton Manning has." Sanchez said the team has done a good job of ignoring all of the potential outside distractions, adding that he has seen the Jets garner lots of attention since he was taken in the first round of the 2009 draft. All this, even while the defending Super Bowl champion Giants are 150 miles away in Albany. "I mean, that blows your mind," Sanchez said. The Jets are used to all the cameras, though, especially since they were the subject of HBOs "Hard Knocks" two summers ago. "Its been pretty similar, but, you know, Tim brings a lot -- of fans and media," Sanchez said. "Its like a cult following, you know? Youd think the Grateful Dead are playing here or something. Its crazy." cheap nfl jerseys china . 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The Rush got out to a 2-0 lead through one quarter on goals by 2012 first overall pick Mark Matthews and Ryan Ward. DAVOS, Switzerland -- An opening game loss at the Spengler Cup hasnt shaken the confidence of Team Canada. Jason Pominville scored on a breakaway three minutes into overtime Wednesday as Adler Mannheim shocked Canada with a 2-1 victory. Tyler Seguin scored the lone goal for Canada in the third period as the roster loaded with NHL talent had trouble finding its scoring touch, despite generating plenty of chances. "Theres no panic in us right now," said Canadian forward Matt Duchene. "We all think we played a pretty good game, there were lots of bounces and opportunities that we just werent able to put in." Pominville, a locked out member of the NHLs Buffalo Sabres, ripped a low shot past Canadian goalie Jonathan Bernier to give the top team in the German league a surprising victory. "I know Bernier a little bit, so there was a lot of mind playing going on in the moment," said Pominville after the game. "Im just glad it went in to get the big victory for our team." First played in 1923, the Spengler Cup annually pits Davos and Canada against four European club teams in a six-day tournament in Switzerland. Dennis Endras made 34 saves for Mannheim, including a breakaway stop on Patrice Bergeron moments before Pominvilles winner. "You cant expect to win against Team Canada in the Spengler Cup," said Endras. "All of us battled hard for 60 minutes, we blocked a lot of shots to prevent their chances and its just awesome to get the points." A fast-paced contest with numerous chances on both sides, Mannheim opened the scoring on the power play with 4:06 remaining in the first when Adam Mitchell tipped home a point shot past Bernier. Canada fought back hard, but the lineup that includes NHLers Jason Spezza, John Tavares, Sam Gaagner, Jason Williams and Jason Demers couldnt find its range against Endras.dddddddddddd "Give Mannheim a lot of credit," said Duchene. "They played well defensively and their goalie made a lot of great saves." Canada looked shaky playing in their own zone in the first period, failing to clear and being pushed off the puck several times. But the defence stabilized as the game wore on and most of the action took place in Mannheims end. The line of Spezza, Tavares and Gagner generated plenty of scoring chances, while the combination of Seguin, Bergeron and Byron Ritchie provided Canada with its only goal. Bergeron found his Boston Bruins teammate with a cross-ice pass at 9:30 of the third and Seguin wired a shot past Endras on the power play. "We made Canada work hard for their opportunities," said Pominville. "With the skill they have, you cant afford to break down and we didnt do that very often tonight." Canada carried the play for the rest of regulation but couldnt find a way past the Mannheim goalie before Pominville ended it in the extra period. "We battled back from behind and put ourselves in a decent position to win," said Team Canada captain Ryan Smyth. "Theres a lot of positives we can take from thisa and were in control of our own destiny." Canada earned a point in the overtime loss and now faces tournament hosts HC Davos on Thursday. Though they automatically have a spot in the elimination round, a win would give them a chance to go directly to the semifinals. "For coming together from all different parts of the world just a few days ago, we played a strong game," said Smyth. "Weve got a really decent group of guys and its just about putting it all together going forth." ' ' '
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