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CORTLAND, N.Y. -- Fans chanting his name and carrying banners proclaiming his greatness -- or otherwise -- will have to wait a couple of days. As the New York Jets reported to training camp Thursday, Tim Tebow simply was another player. Well, almost. Tebow had to chuckle when asked about the legions of media that follow his every move, even on a rainy afternoon when nothing more is required of him or his teammates than showing up. With perhaps 50 reporters, cameramen and broadcasters on hand at SUNY Cortland, it didnt look much different than one of Tebows postgame gatherings in Denver last season. Surely, the focus is not the same: Tebow now is a backup to Mark Sanchez, as everyone from the head coach to the offensive co-ordinator to Sanchez himself made clear for the, oh, millionth time. Still, it was Tebow who drew the most attention, including a comical episode in which the TV folks had to scramble for position when Tebow lined up elsewhere from where they anticipated. "I really try not to let this affect my life," a laughing Tebow said about the media crush that is likely to continue through the rest of the summer. "I try to live my life and not worry about what I cant control." Tebow then glanced all around him and smiled. "This is like the first day of college." Ah, but this central New York university hasnt seen anything like what could develop over the next few weeks, beginning Saturday when the Jets hold their first public practice. Every move by both quarterbacks will be scrutinized not only by local and national journalists -- one Jets employee asked Thursday when TSPN (all Tebow all the time) goes on the air -- but by the folks who buy tickets. Fans are certain to take up Tebows cause, or Sanchezs. Tebow says he can ignore all that and concentrate on "getting better every day." "Playing football doesnt get old," the third-year quarterback who saved Denvers 2011 season said. How much football he will play is the big question. It figures that during the preseason, when starting QBs dont get on the field for much game action, Tebow will be the Jets main man. But in practices, and certainly when the regular season kicks off against Buffalo on Sept. 9, the Jets expect him to be part-time Tebow behind three-year starter Sanchez. "We clearly have a starting quarterback and thats Mark," coach Rex Ryan reiterated. "I know the history of the league and the saying, When you have two quarterbacks, you dont have any. Tell that to the San Francisco 49ers with Montana and Young. "This is a different situation, with a clear-cut starting QB." Clear cut to some, including those in power with the Jets -- for now. Not so clear to the impassioned fans of the ultra-popular Tebow. Not that Tebow doesnt have a role in the offence being installed by former Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano. At Miami, Sparano revitalized the wildcat, and he believes Tebow fits the QB role in that formation perfectly. Plus, the Jets are toying with using Tebow as the protector on punts because of his size and athletic skills. "I have a very good idea how I want to use him, and the way I want to go about it in the next several weeks," Sparano said. "Well throw the offensive book at him and see what sitcks. Things that look good well continue. Things that dont look good well throw out." What no one wants -- not even Sanchez -- is to have Tebow cede the starting quarterback job without a fight. Ryan cant imagine that happening. "You never want a player who doesnt want to be the guy," Ryan said when asked if he is eager for Tebow to push Sanchez for the No. 1 spot. "Competition is great for everybody. "Tim is going to play here, theres no question about it." Actually, Rex, there are plenty of questions about it, and the Jets will be answering them throughout a preseason that already borders on the absurd. Queries such as: --How much will Tebow play? --At what junctures? --At what positions? --In the regular offence, or only in the wildcat? For his part, a bulked-up Sanchez wisely is concentrating on his responsibilities. He gained 12 pounds of muscle mass and now goes at 230 pounds. He is eager to be the team leader. He was one of the first players to enter the dormitories on Thursday, and the second behind defensive tackle Sione Pouha to speak with the press. Of course, even as Sanchez spoke, several media types with microphones in their hands or video cameras on their shoulders were peering around to see if Tebow was about to make an appearance. Seems like thats how its going to be for most everyone when the Jets take the field. Peyton Manning Elite Jersey . John-Michael Liles could only chuckle in amazement. “Im just sitting there shaking my head like ‘Why cant I do that?” he told TSN. Broncos Manning Jersey . -- The Seattle Seahawks agreed to terms Monday with longtime cornerback Marcus Trufant on a one-year deal. http://ozarksaids.org/new.html . The UCI said Friday that the three-member independent commission will be chaired by retired British judge Philip Otton. His sports legal cases include a Premier League relegation dispute centred on Carlos Tevez, and Chelseas tactics in trying to lure Ashley Cole from Arsenal.Calgary, Alberta – Canadian Olympic Champion Eric Lamaze of Schomberg, ON, topped a starting field of 55 entries to win the $32,000 RSA Cup during the Spruce Meadows ‘Continental tournament on Thursday, June 14, in Calgary, AB. Riding Coriana van Klapscheut, Lamaze posted a time of 68.25 seconds, stopping the clock almost three seconds faster than his closest rival to take his first victory of the season at Spruce Meadows.  Tim Gredley of Great Britain came the closest to catching Lamazes time, crossing the timers in 71.08 seconds riding Unex Chamberlain Z while Katie Dinan of the United States took third place with a time of 71.93 riding Nougat du Vallet. In an event where speed is the name of the game, Lamaze and Coriana van Klapscheut are hard to beat. “When shes on like she was today, you can take all of the options and shes really dependable about doing it,” said Lamaze of the 10-year-old Belgian Warmblood mare (Darco x Heartbreaker) owned by the Ziegler familys Artisan Farms and Lamazes Torrey Pines Stable.  “You never worry that youll turn too tight to the fences and she wont see them.  Today she was fast and jumped really well.” Lamazes win comes during the second week of competition during the Spruce Meadows summer tournaments, which is rated a CSI4*-WW competition by the International Equestrian Federation (FEI).dddddddddddd  Lamaze felt that Coriana van Klapscheut took the first week of competition at Spruce Meadows to get back into top competitive form, having not competed since CSIO5* Madrid, Spain, held May 17-20. “Normally she would do Rome and then come here, but her last show was Madrid and that was a little too much time off for her,” explained Lamaze of the mares competition schedule.  “She took last week here to settle down, and I think she is going to have a good week.” Lamaze will continue to compete with Coriana van Klapscheut in the 1.50m division throughout the ‘Continental tournament.  He will ride Verdi, his other entry in Thursdays $32,000 RSA Cup, in the $200,000 CN Performance Grand Prix on Saturday, June 16.  A 10-year-old grey Dutch Warmblood gelding (Heartbreaker x Mr. Blue) owned by Artisan Farms and Torrey Pines Stable, Verdi is one of the horses Lamaze is considering for this summers Olympic Games.  One week earlier, on June 9, Lamaze placed second in the $200,000 CN Reliability Grand Prix riding Derly Chin de Muze. Lamaze will continue competing throughout the summer tournaments at Spruce Meadows in Calgary before returning to his European base in Vrasene, Belgium. 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