Words of Wisdom

Whether you like him or not, one thing is abundantly clear – you will never, ever forget Steve Spurrier. The former University of Florida head coach has never been known for his bashfulness or his unwillingness to let it all hang out – both on the field and on the podium. Spurrier, a 1966 Heisman Trophy winning quarterback at Florida, was and always will be a proponent of excellence. His 123 victories at Florida – including a national championship in 1996 – are the most for any college football coach during their first 12 years at a school. His six Southeastern Conference titles place him second in SEC history and his four-straight outright conference championships (1993-96) place him with legendary Alabama Crimson Tide coach Paul “Bear” Bryant as the only two coaches to accomplish such a feat. Spurrier’s climb to the top of the collegiate world has not gone unnoticed.