Florida Gators Rename Football Field After Steve Spurrier

The University of Florida announced Thursday that they will honor former Gator coach Steve Spurrier by renaming the field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium after him. Per the OrlandoSentinel.com:

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UF has decided to name the field after the school's winningest football coach and the Gators' first Heisman Trophy winner. The official name will be Steve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, pending approval by the Board of Trustees.

"I was stunned, really, when Jeremy called. I had no idea that was even being considered," Spurrier said in a statement.

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