re: Spurrier Unlocked: Saban is a Great Recruiter, Not a Great Coach

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crazy how spurrier's only national title was the result of a rematch game almost identical to that of alabama in 2011. #1 Florida and #2 FSU played each other in the final game of the season, close win by FSU. Florida gets a rematch and destroys them.

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He was lazy when it came to preparation and didn't think defense was important until that beatdown by Nebraska.
As previously noted, the SEC was much weaker back then.