Tim Tebow tried to break up bar fight involving Aaron Hernandez

Aaron Hernandez got into a bar fight in 2007 in Gainesville, Fla., and it was then-Florida teammate Tim Tebow who stepped in and tried to stop it, according to police records.

Hernandez, who ruptured a bouncer’s eardrum with a punch to the side of the head, was 17 at the time and allegedly had ordered two “alcoholic drinks” at the Swamp, a popular restaurant/bar, then refused to pay for them. That led to a fight with a bouncer and an attempt by Tebow to step in.

According to the Orlando Sentinel:

“Tebow stated that he witnessed the dispute,” the officer wrote. “… Tebow stated that he went over to try to help resolve the conflict.”

Tebow went on to say he urged Hernandez to leave peacefully and tried to make arrangements to pay the bill.

Two hours later, another officer found Hernandez and spoke with him about the incident. Tebow was present during the interview.

The officer wrote Hernandez did not appear to be intoxicated and was, “very polite and professional.”

Hernandez told the officer he and Tebow had already called then-Florida football coach Urban Meyer and informed him about the incident.

A day later, the investigating officer told Hernandez’s attorney, Huntley Johnson, he would not be pursuing charges in connection with alcohol served to minors at the restaurant, but he wrote, “it would be noted in the report so the coaches could handle it internally.”

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