November 04, 2004

Spurrier: Thanks, but no thanks

Steve Spurrier, the long time Florida Gator legend, told the school that he was not interested in a return engagement.

Spurrier told Athletic Director Jeremy Foley "...he's done his thing here and he just thinks it's better for us to go find a coach who will be here for the next 10 or 15 years."

This clears the path for Foley to begin looking in other directions for the future coach of Florida Football.

Posted by Josh McClain

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1. Michael Hickerson says:

   posted on November 4, 2004 03:07 PM — link

   I've heard specuatation on ESPN's Dan Patrick show that Spurrier might try the NFL waters again next year with the Dolphins, should Dave Wandstandt get the boot.

2. dave frey says:

   posted on November 4, 2004 03:29 PM — link

   I don't think he's going back to the NFL. Can't say why exactly, just a gut feeling. I think *if* he decides to coach next year, it'll be in Austin. Which would be great, just for the annual Spurrier/Stoops showdown.

3. From Shutterblog

   pinged on Nov 4, 2004 3:39 PM

   http://www.shutterblog.com/exposed/negative/puppylove_thumb.jpg

4. Kevin Donahue says:

   posted on November 4, 2004 04:34 PM — link

   Spurned by Spurrier. Stopped by Stoops. I think Robyn sums it up best. Good thing she doesn't like football, huh? :)

5. Mike says:

   posted on November 4, 2004 06:57 PM — link

   Oh boy, does this remind anyone of a few years ago? I still haven't figured out how they're going to recruit. I mean seriously, are they sending the mascot into kids' houses?

6. Kevin Donahue says:

   posted on November 4, 2004 09:50 PM — link

   The boy mascot or the girl mascot??

7. Maurice says:

   posted on November 5, 2004 11:02 AM — link

   Tampa Bay's own Doug Williams will get the Gator Job

8. gator man says:

   posted on November 5, 2004 09:51 PM — link

   jeff bower will be next coach at florida.

9. Michael Hickerson says:

   posted on November 9, 2004 11:10 AM — link

   Nooooooooooooooo, please say Doug Williams won't take the Gators job. I have fond memories of him from his Super Bowl win with the Redskisn. I'd hate to have to hate him now.