Despite the media labeling it as the Tebow rule, the NCAA denies the rule was influenced by Tebow in particular, since many other notable players (Reggie Bush and Terrelle Pryor for example) wore messages on eye black.
Meskipun dinamai "Tebow rule" oleh media, NCAA menyangkal aturan ini dipengaruhi secara khusus oleh Tebow, karena banyak pemain terkemuka lain (Reggie Bush dan Terrelle Pryor misalnya) menulis pesan di corengan matanya.