The Problem with Legends? Replacing Them.

by Richard Scott

American Football Monthly July 2002 Issue OnlineOn the day he was officially announced as Florida’s new head football coach, Ron Zook made his point loud and clear.

In fact, he made his point repeatedly. Eleven times, to be exact, but then whose paying attention? If you’re Zook, only everybody.

“I am not Coach Spurrier. I am not going to be Coach Spurrier,” Zook said.

Get the point? Ron Zook isn’t Steve Spurrier. He isn’t the most successful head coach in the history of Gator football. He didn’t
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