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Spurrier ‘extremely thrilled’ to return to Florida
- Updated: July 29, 2016
11:15 AM ET
Steve Spurrier is going home to his Florida roots.
The University of Florida announced Friday that Spurrier would return to his alma mater as ambassador and consultant for the Gators’ athletic department. Spurrier had held a similar role at South Carolina, where he retired last October as head football coach.
Steve Spurrier, the 1966 Heisman Trophy winner and former head football coach at the University of Florida, is returning to his alma mater as an ambassador and consultant for the Gators athletic department. USA TODAY Sports
Spurrier, 71, was already scheduled to be honored during the Gators’ season opener this year when the football field will be renamed for him — Steve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
“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 and Phil 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 …
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