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re: The Legacy of Steve Spurrier
Posted on 1/1/13 at 5:13 pm to UFownstSECsince1950
Posted on 1/1/13 at 5:13 pm to UFownstSECsince1950
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Any other coach win 4 straight SEC titles??
Neyland and Bryant.
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Posted on 1/1/13 at 5:21 pm to deaux68
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If you have any doubt he would be successful there you just aren't paying attention. Let's not act like LSU was a dominating force in 2000........or 2012
LSU's history and tradition >>>>>>>>> USC's history and tradition...matters for recruiting. Plus, LSU has an entire state to itself recruiting wise, compared to USC that has to contend with Clemson (traditionally a better football program).
Besides, Spurrier changed the conference. How much of the power of the SEC today is a result of the change in offense that he started?
Posted on 1/1/13 at 5:23 pm to RollTide1987
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While I respect what Spurrier did while at Florida, you really have to put his dominance into perspective. The SEC wasn't the top dog in college football in the 1990s. Georgia was mediocre, Auburn was crippled by sanctions, South Carolina was horrible, Vanderbilt was even worse, and LSU was going through the absolute worst period in their entire history. Florida, Tennessee, and to a lesser extent Alabama were the only teams in the entire conference who were consistent Top 15 teams. And even as dominant as Florida was, they were consistently the third best team in the state of Florida behind Miami and Florida State.
He turned UF into the powerhouse it is today. There is a reason he's still feared, he's one of the better game day coaches, though his temper can get the better of him. He revolutionized the SEC and the way it played football. I can't think of another coach in the history of the SEC that forced other teams into a new style of play.
Posted on 1/1/13 at 6:21 pm to volfan30
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quote:Any other coach win 4 straight SEC titles?? Neyland and Bryant.
When did Neyland win 4 straight SEC titles?
Posted on 1/1/13 at 6:26 pm to Ross
I am surprised no one has mentioned Bobby Dodd of Georgia Tech.
He may have been Gen Neyland's equal.
An intersting thread would be to name the best HC of each SEC school. A few names may be mentioned twice...
He may have been Gen Neyland's equal.
An intersting thread would be to name the best HC of each SEC school. A few names may be mentioned twice...
Posted on 1/1/13 at 6:28 pm to Ross
This post was edited on 2/15/13 at 3:05 pm
Posted on 1/1/13 at 6:29 pm to tigernchicago
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When did Neyland win 4 straight SEC titles?
1938
1939
1940
1946
Spent 1941-45 in WWII.
Posted on 1/1/13 at 6:31 pm to Master of Sinanju
This post was edited on 2/15/13 at 3:05 pm
Posted on 1/1/13 at 6:31 pm to Grievous Angel
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Spurrier only won 1 national championship to go with that boatload of SEC titles.
Saban has 3 championships with two schools, and possibly four.
I like Spurrier but I think it depends on how you measure greatness.
Marino or Elway?
For example.
Spurrier was a revolutionary and charismatic figure and absolutely dominated the SEC while at Florida.
I would use a different example.
Saban = Vince Lombardi. Has won a ton of championships and completely dominated in a short period of time but doesn't have much longevity.
Spurrier = Don Shula. Has only one or two championships but has a ton of conference championships, a lot more wins, and far better longevity.
Posted on 1/1/13 at 6:31 pm to Ross
17 - 9
Posted on 1/1/13 at 6:36 pm to Dandy Lion
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17 - 9
That the score of a game or something?
Posted on 1/1/13 at 6:41 pm to Ross
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Saban also didn't have the luxury of coaching the SEC in the '90s when the second best coach in the conference was Phil Fulmer.
Curley Hallman begs to differ, sir.
Posted on 1/1/13 at 6:44 pm to JDM1992
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Doesn't count
Should have been focused on winning the SEC instead of supervising the China-Burma-India Theater, amirite?
Posted on 1/1/13 at 6:51 pm to volfan30
So, Bryant won 5 straight SEC titles.
Spurrier won 4 straight.
Pat Dye and Neyland each won 3 straight.
No one else has ever won 3 straight. Correct?
Spurrier won 4 straight.
Pat Dye and Neyland each won 3 straight.
No one else has ever won 3 straight. Correct?
Posted on 1/1/13 at 7:00 pm to JDM1992
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Doesn't count
You won't find a person on the planet who hates UT more than me...but you have to give that to Gen. Neyland. His win streak was interupted by WWII.
WWII.
World.
War.
Two.
Posted on 1/1/13 at 7:07 pm to Tiger n Miami AU83
Dooley had three in a row.
Bryant also had seperate streaks of three and four besides the five in a row.
Bryant also had seperate streaks of three and four besides the five in a row.
Posted on 1/1/13 at 7:08 pm to Master of Sinanju
Bryant = clear #1. His domination of the SEC was incredible over a long period.
Posted on 1/1/13 at 7:09 pm to deeprig9
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So the gamecocks squeak by the outback bowl, and Spurrier is AMONG the greatest coaches of all time?
He owns your arse.
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