It was real, and it was good. But it wasn't real good.

If you thought the BCS Championship game would be the last time you saw Tim Tebow flapping his arms to pump up a Gator crowd this season, you were unfortunately mistaken. As expected, Superman announced he will be returning for his senior season, setting up a possible third national title and second Heisman trophy.

Tebow cited his close relationship with Urban Meyer, his loyalty to his school, and his desire for another title as his reasons for coming back. Obviously, this is troubling news for Georgia fans, as a Florida team with a senior Tebow should be frighteningly good.

Besides sending chills down any Georgia fan's spine, Tebow's announcement sets up an interesting dichotomy between his decision and the decisions of a couple of well-known footballers that used to play in Athens.

Of course, I'm talking about Matthew Stafford and Knowshon Moreno, who announced with much less fanfare that they're taking off for the NFL.

Neither star's decision was unexpected. Stafford is a possible No. 1 pick and Moreno is projected to be one of the first running backs taken. Conventional wisdom holds that running backs only have so many carries in them, so Moreno needs to make his money while he can.

As is well-known by anyone who knows me, I will never have the opportunity to make a mult-million dollar athletic decision. No one wants me to leave school early and enter any drafts. So obviously, it's a lot different for me to talk about this than someone who actually sees those dollar signs up close and personal.

I'm not angry at either of them. I'm just disappointed.

Except for No. 34, Moreno is in my opinion, the most talented running back in Georgia history. He's the only Georgia tailback other than Hershel to post back-to-back 1,000 yard rushing seasons. He was simply electrifying and played with a passion that was infectious.

Meanwhile, Stafford was the one of the most highly-recruited prospects in program history. The laser-armed quarterback was thought by many to be a messiah for a championship-starved Bulldog Nation. He had all the tools: a strong arm, size, touch, and football knowledge. Upon arriving in Athens, Stafford was tabbed by ESPN's NFL draft guru Mel Kiper as a future No. 1 pick. This was before he had ever thrown a pass for the Bulldogs.

Now, Kiper's prediction is turning into a prophecy.

Despite the superlatives and accolades that have been bestowed on this duo, they were failures in one very large aspect; they never won a championship. Of any kind.

Two of the most celebrated athletes in Georgia history couldn't do what David Greene and Musa Smith did. Or D.J. Shockley and Thomas Brown.

Now, I'm not saying this is their fault by any means. But the purpose of this post isn't to decide why the Bulldogs have come up empty recently when it comes to SEC titles and BCS titles.

This season in particular, there are plenty of other things to point to. The expectations. The injuries. Plain old lack of talent.

But here's my question. Don't these stars, who stand to make millions thanks to the opportunity the University of Georgia gave them, owe their teammates and their school another shot?

Shouldn't there be some measure of pride and a "sense of duty" for them to accomplish something as a team? I would argue yes.

A portion of my money goes to pay for their scholarships. We chant their names and buy their jerseys. What we have is a Chic-Fil-A Bowl win, a spanking of BCS stepchild Hawaii, and a lackluster win over a mediocre Michigan State team to show for it.

Neither player has ever even played for an SEC title. Again, I don't blame them. But shouldn't they want to do better? For Stafford, the NFL would certainly be waiting next year, again as a potential No. 1 pick. Moreno would be an early first-rounder next year, barring injury. Why not come back and "finish the drill?"

For one, Moreno hails from an extremely distant corner of the Bulldog Nation: Belford, New Jersey. Likewise, Stafford comes from Dallas, the heart of Big 12 country. In essence, neither one has emotional ties to Georgia.

Greene grew up in Gwinnett County, while Shockley is from Atlanta. Georgia was in their blood. For Moreno and Stafford, Georgia has simply been a farm team for the NFL.

Now, let's look at the situation in Gainesville. Saint Tebow grew up in Jacksonville worshipping the Gators. He called playing for Florida a lifelong dream. He considers Urban Meyer a father figure.

For him, winning another title is more appealing than getting NFL money a year early.

I won't accuse Stafford and Moreno of "using" Georgia. The school got plenty out of the duo. They never got in trouble with the law. They represented the school with class.

But their legacy at this school will forever be that of unfulfilled potential. I can't say I would turn down the millions they are likely to receive. But I would like to think I would have a sense of unfinished business.

So while Stafford goes off to become a human pinata for the Lions or Chiefs, the Dawgs will move on. Moreno should enjoy a solid career. Honestly, I don't foresee greatness.

Call it sour grapes. Call it "jilted lover" syndrome. I just think these two owe Georgia and their teammates something.

For what it's worth, I think Joe Cox will bring much-needed passion to the quarterback position. He was a highly-touted recruit and will "fill in" just fine.

So farewell Matthew and Knowshon. We wish you well. Just know, you won't be remembered anywhere near as fondly as Shockley and Thomas Brown. You're not in the same time zone as having a legacy like Tebow's. Enjoy the NFL.