COLUMBIA, S.C. – Christian Bulger was first in line at Spirit Communications Park on Thursday, more than an hour before gates were scheduled to open and more than two hours before the first pitch of the Columbia Fireflies' opener.
The 16-year-old was decked in a blue and orange University of Florida hat pulled tightly over his head to handle wind gusts of more than 25 mph. He also had on a blue and orange Gators T-shirt.
In his pocket was a college football card featuring his favorite all-time player transitioning into another sport.
"Ever since I was a little kid I’ve been a Tim Tebow fan," Bulger said as he peered through the iron gate.