South Carolina to introduce Spurrier as head coach
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Steve Spurrier will be hired Tuesday as Lou Holtz's replacement at South Carolina, a source told the Associated Press on Monday night.
The move had been expected for nearly a week. But a school official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, confirmed that Spurrier would be returning to college coaching with the Gamecocks.
After South Carolina's 29-7 loss at Clemson, several Gamecock players said they were told Spurrier would be their next coach.
A press conference is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon to introduce Spurrier.
There was much speculation that Spurrier would return to Florida next season, following the recent firing of Ron Zook. But Spurrier pulled out of the running, saying 12 years at one school was probably enough.
Next season, Florida is scheduled to play at South Carolina on Nov. 12.
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| Steve Spurrier was already in the Carolinas, having attended the UNC-Duke game on Saturday.(AP) |
Spurrier abruptly left Gainesville after the 2001 season, taking over the Washington Redskins. Spurrier resigned after two seasons with a 12-20 record.
South Carolina just finished a 6-5 season under Holtz, but the Gamecocks will not play in the postseason as punishment doled out by the university because of a brawl that broke out during their last game against Clemson.
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