There is an inmate drive in people to see where life takes them and how far they can go. That drive led Steve Spurrier to the NFL and then to the fallback of South Carolina. The truth is, Spurrier should never have left the University of Florida. Now he’s back as a part of the Florida Gators…..
Former Florida quarterback and head coach Steve Spurrier has been named Ambassador and Consultant for the Florida Gators Athletic Department, Jeremy Foley announced on Friday.
“My wife, Jerri, and I are extremely thrilled to be returning home to our alma mater, and to Gainesville where we met on campus over 50 years ago,” Spurrier said. “I’m very appreciative to Athletic Director Jeremy Foley, Head Coach Jim McElwain andPhil Pharr of Gator Boosters for their role in making this happen.
“I also want to say thanks to the University of South Carolina for allowing me to be their coach from 2005 to 2015. Also a special thanks to all of the Gamecock players, coaches and fans that allowed our teams to set so many school records. I will now pull for South Carolina to win every game but one, just as I did when I pulled for Florida to win every game but one as the Gamecock coach. I will try my best to promote and assist in any way I can to help the Gators to continue to be one of the very best athletic programs in America. I admire what Coach McElwain and his staff accomplished last year. I’m anxious to watch the Gator football team as they strive to be the best in the SEC and the nation in the years ahead.”
