Kansas State 2000 Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 Steve Spurrier tells Florida thanks, but no thanks. Spurrier withdraws his name from consideration to replace fired football coach Ron Zook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 Steve Spurrier tells Florida thanks, but no thanks. Spurrier withdraws his name from consideration to replace fired football coach Ron Zook. 534441[/snapback] Beat me to it. UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA SPORTS INFORMATION THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE STEVE SPURRIER WITHDRAWS NAME FROM UF HIRING PROCESS GAINESIVLLE, Fla. -- Steve Spurrier has withdrawn his name from consideration in the process to select a new head football coach at the University of Florida. Coach Spurrier's Statement: "I have informed Jeremy Foley, our athletic director, that I am withdrawing from consideration for the head coaching position at my alma mater. "When I departed three years ago there were several reasons why I believed it was time to move on. Other than simply wanting to coach in the NFL someday, I also believed that 12 years at Florida was probably long enough. Many people in football believe that around 10- 12 years in the same job is about the maximum time a coach should stay. "We Gators had a wonderful run for 12 years, seven division championships in 10 years, seven SEC championships and the ultimate, the l996 National Championship. As the Gator coach I simply believed I'd had my day in the sun and I've had my nights in the domes, the Georgia Dome and the Superdome, where we had five championship celebrations. "I have had an excellent relationship with Jeremy Foley for many years. He called me several times this week trying to set up a meeting after the season with him and President Machen. They were obviously making an effort to meet with me. "I personally thank all our Gator players from l990 through 2001, our assistant coaches, our staff, the alumni and students, and all Gator football fans for their role in making all these championships a reality. "I have not been offered any coaching job by any team, and I'm not searching for one. My coaching career with the Gators ended at the Orange Bowl on January 2, 2002. "I feel it is time to clear the air and support Athletic Director Jeremy Foley and President Bernie Machen as they search for the best coach available to lead the Gators back to the top of the Southeastern Conference. Go Gators. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted November 6, 2004 Share Posted November 6, 2004 Hopefully he is holding out for Mack Browns job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Ryan Posted November 6, 2004 Share Posted November 6, 2004 heard this morning on ESPN News, he is expected to to be interested in the Dolphins job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias Grodin Posted November 6, 2004 Share Posted November 6, 2004 Hopefully he is holding out for Mack Browns job. 538159[/snapback] Word out of Austin is that Greg Davis is handing out resumes - but Brown will stay . The alums are having a hard time firing a guy that wins 10-11 games a year. Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monsters Of The Midway Posted November 6, 2004 Share Posted November 6, 2004 Word out of Austin is that Greg Davis is handing out resumes - but Brown will stay . The alums are having a hard time firing a guy that wins 10-11 games a year. Ryan 539079[/snapback] It's that one game each year that Mack can't win that has Texas in an uproar. I'm sure you all can figure out what that one game is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias Grodin Posted November 6, 2004 Share Posted November 6, 2004 It's that one game each year that Mack can't win that has Texas in an uproar. I'm sure you all can figure out what that one game is. 539098[/snapback] The alums are divided actually. One of my best friends lives in Austin and is a HUGE UT football fan, and he fills me in on scoop coming out of Austin. Rumor is that Davis is done but Mack is going to stay. They are really pissed about OU's recent dominance of them over the past 5 years - but the alums get some satisfaction every year with them going to a major/mid major bowl and a top 10 recruiting class. You're right though. If he was at some other schools - he would be run out of town with death threats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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