Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Hey Florida, Spurrier’s here to stay As an aspiring sports journalist, I make it a point to read what other people in my field have written to incorporate a number of different styles in my writing to keep it interesting. [T H. ilf'1 At this point in nlLLVHHU the summer, 1 am Third-year completely ready electronic for college football Jftudmt season. So, accordingly, I read a lot of material about college football. While reading, I stumbled across a column by a columnist at the University of Florida who shall remain nameless. A few weeks ago, he decided he would write a column lovingly entitled “Spurrier deserved better than South Carolina." The title alone conveys the bitterness with which this column was obviously written. On further research, I discovered that last fall this very same columnist blasted his own administration for not hiring Spurrier. But, as we enter August, I promise you, Steve Spurrier does not need your pity. Let’s not forget that in 1990, Spurrier’s first Florida team was unable to be crowned SEC Champions for what reason? They were on probation. The columnist then went on ro talk about how a 60-year-old Spurrier is not the same intimidating figure he was on the sidelines at the helm of the offensive explosion that was the Florida Gators. Don’t you think we should wait until his team has played a game before we decide that? Many Florida fans will tell you that Florida didn’t want Spurrier back. Right. That’s like saying the Bulls didn’t want Jordan back after he decided to exit his comfort zone and go play baseball. The aforementioned columnist seems to think Spurrier would rather be coaching at the talent rich Florida than at USC. From all indications, Spurrier was asked by Florida officials to submit a resume and apply like any other coach. Can you imagine what he must have said to that? “Ffey Foley (UF’s athletics director), why don’t you take a look at that big shiny ring on your right hand, or go look at all those trophies in the hallway outside your office. That’s my resume you uppity..." You get the point. Here’s why Spurrier is at USC. It’s a challenge. My counterpart’s response to that is “Well, so was the NFL." Touchy. But there is a big difference between the NFL and the SEC. ry, Another thing, is South in Carolina really that big of a project? We are talking about a to team that two years ago went 5-6 le and came a fake punt away from le beating the aforementioned h Florida uators in williams-Dnce % Stadium. We are talking about a e bowl-bound South Carolina team 11 before a little incident we won’t e mention in 2004. The most recent e recruiting class — pieced together n mostly by Spurrier — had eight | players from the columnist’s self-:is proclaimed recruiting gold miners state of Florida. ly And let’s pretend that none oce that really matters for a second. Dcat you really want to bet against Stevt Spurrier on a college sidelinem Yeah, he had a lot of talent- ad. Florida, but does a lot of talenty single-handedly boost you to thcis highest-winning percentage ine SEC history? I have my doubts) about an immediate turnaround) for the Gamecocks. I, unlike manys others, do not think that USC wilt win the SEC in Spurrier-year one But, I’ll let our 20-year-olc' columnist friend make all the bet:, against this living legend he wants I Plug in to Northside’s College Ministry Authentic IWlwrwnslKp* * Dyriamrc Worship • ThmdemwiMmat Teachmg SMOitejfs ! %I5 a.«. Btfck Smd^r in Gym Wree NeafciwiO I0:4S *•»• Wt>r*h*p Swm* (Sr.JO p.ra. LdeGtnyn far mm mjwmuam and upcoming arm. caff Hottbad/. at 7')&97B6 fFI Northside Baptist Church I3G3 Sunset Btvd West Cot umbra, SC WW v*ww. nGrtftsJdebaptist. org i .ii— — . ■ ■ ' i I ^ Free Smoking Cessation Groups A Multicultural Health Council ^ Walking for Wellness: Multicultural Women's Walking Initiative ♦ m ^ Registered Dietitian Appointments ^ Personal Wellness Profiles ^Stress Management ^ Nutritional Consultation ^ Blood Pressure Screening ^ % Body Fat Screening ^ Fitness & Exercise Consultations ^ Cholesterol Screening ^ Lighten-Up Group ^ Peer Health Educators ^ Massage Therapy j\ Eating Disorder Multidisciplinary Team «_ ^ 24-Hour Crisis Assistance Hospital E.R. Accompaniment 1 Safety Planning Temporary ‘Alternative Housing' Advocacy Through the Criminal & Student Judicial Systems 1 Academic Assistance <| STD & HIV/AIDS Counseling & Education <1 Pregnancy Counseling <| Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault Information ff SHARE (Sexual Health Awareness & Rape Education) Peer Group <9 Safe Zone Initiative (Ally Program for LGBTQ Students) <| Awareness Campaigns ^ These Hands Don’t Hurt f| Silent Witness Project <9 World AIDS Day <| Clothesline Project <1 Sexual Responsibility Week S)uirtBlK«^S«f»ic«'D*fartBi«Bt9f»8i»«rtOm(op«iMt4UiHWO*)rHw»ifl5-Oi»y«iofS«udM(Affjjfi to live in I white I PHBoo can... I |... f&ssm II \paHmcnt- -