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    [edit] Bio?

    We might consider editing this article to at least include a short, general biography. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.223.4.7 (talk) 03:37, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

    [edit] Peacock Terms?

    To me, the line reading, "Spurrier was an exceptional, outstanding, and multi-talented athlete in high school starring not only in football but also baseball and basketball at Science Hill High School in Johnson City, Tennessee," seems a bit much, considering we don't get any statistics or awards or retired number info or anything like that. What made him exceptional and outstanding? YtseWolf (talk) 20:10, 11 January 2008 (UTC)

    [edit] Ol' Ball Coach

    Why is Spurrier called the 'Ol Ball Coach, including in this article? 69.162.42.180 01:45, 8 August 2006 (UTC)Botagrox

    I've always wondered that as well... never heard an origin for the name, but it is certainly a nickname associated closely with Spurrier. -FrYGuY 01:55, 2 October 2006 (UTC)
    Although I can't find a source, Spurrier used to refer to himself as such. When told how great a coach he was, he would respond by saying that he was "Just an old ball coach." *botches a shooting star press* -- DomColosi 11:17, 12 December 2006 (UTC)

    He hates that nickname now, whether or not he used to like it. It should not be used in this article. 129.252.162.204 03:15, 21 February 2007 (UTC)

    Do you have a source for that? — BrotherFlounder 04:23, 21 February 2007 (UTC)
    Does it matter whether or not he likes it? The name is used quite often and it would make sense to point out its history if it is documented anywhere. Botag 21:17, 2 April 2007 (UTC)
    Actually, he prefers now to be called the "Head Ball Coach." The new Under Armor commerical references this when Spurrier answers the phone. --Cyrus Andiron 12:22, 28 September 2007 (UTC)

    [edit] Bias Writer

    Whoever wrote this obviously HATES Spurrier or doesn't understand football, basically saying Marvin Lewis is great..... Honestly, what made the defense suffer was the fact that they had Marvin Lewis for only one year, so in effect they had 3 differant coordinators in 3 years, any young player (Arrington, Bailey) will regress with that kind of instability.

    Don't really see how the writer of this "hates" spurrier. In my opinion it's really not biased. Zchris87v 13:09, 25 September 2006 (UTC)

    [edit] Shutout record

    Anyone wanna add spurrier's record of going for however many years it was without being shut out? Just because I heard this, since the shutout to UGA a couple weeks ago, 17 or 18 years I think? Zchris87v 13:09, 25 September 2006 (UTC)

    [edit] Alabama Rumor

    I removed this due to zero credible evidence at this time. Alabama's coach was just fired and currently no source is credible enough to cite here for ANY possible replacement.

    [edit] "Alabama Crimson Tide"

    On November 27, 2006, Steve Spurrier is expected to be announced as the new Head Football Coach at the University of Alabama by Bama Athletics Director Mal Moore.

    Dispute tag added. --Streyeder 08:52, 27 November 2006 (UTC)

    The rumor links have come from someone in Birmingham, AL and Tuscaloosa, AL. (According to ip-adress.com) and the vandalism comment was from someone in Columbia, SC, home of the University of South Carolina. The fun continues... --Streyeder 09:44, 27 November 2006 (UTC)

    They just announced it here on our radio station, Spurrier will be named today.

    Firstly, please sign your comments on talk pages, using four tildes (~~~~). Thanks. Secondly, until there is an official confirmation either way, this should not be in the article, according to the standards of WP:BIO - biographies should not contain rumors. -- DiegoTehMexican 17:45, 27 November 2006 (UTC)

    Where is the source for Alabama hiring Spurrier? Shouldn't it not be put it in here if it wasn't confirmed? Bobthemonkey3 22:05, 28 November 2006 (UTC)

    Indeed it should have been, and the only source I can find is Spurrier denying the rumors. [1] Any claims that he is going to either Miami or Alabama should be removed. -- DiegoTehMexican 00:09, 28 November 2006 (UTC)

    Thank you AGAIN wikipedia moderators! Alabama fans have WAY too much time on their hands. All sources have Spurrier denying that he is going anywhere.

    Keep up the good work!!!

    For the record, many Alabama fans worked to keep this article accurate as well. Ponzu 12:23, 5 December 2006 (UTC)

    [edit] Coaching Table

    I added a college coaching table for Spurrier. I filled in as much information as I could find (much of it from elsewhere on wikipedia). There are still some missing pieces of info though, notably - Coaches Poll rankings for some of the Florida years, and did SC go to a bowl in 2005? Cogswobble 19:53, 10 March 2007 (UTC)

    I found the bowl info for SC in 2005. Still missing Coaches poll rankings though. Cogswobble 20:59, 10 March 2007 (UTC)

    [edit] Would this be a good item for the article?

    Spurrier surprised a lot of people by publicly voicing a strong opinion against the Confederate Flag being displayed at the S.C. capitol. --Bobak 18:25, 16 April 2007 (UTC)

    While the above story does mean that he is not a terrible human being, I still am one for not liking the man. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.47.102.75 (talk) 02:12, 9 September 2007 (UTC)


    [edit] Voting for Duke in Pre-Season Coaches Poll

    Resolved.

    Under the Early coaching career section. My understanding is that he gives Duke his 25th place vote and not a number 1 vote.192.88.165.35 22:58, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

    Thanks. I've fixed it. Probably whoever wrote that meant that he gives Duke one vote (meaning, a single vote), rather than he gives them the #1 vote. --B 23:13, 21 September 2007 (UTC)