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re: Would you put Spurrier in the same class as Bryant, Neyland, Saban?
Posted on 9/4/15 at 10:32 am to Vols&Shaft83
Posted on 9/4/15 at 10:32 am to Vols&Shaft83
Spurrier would have been a hall of famer even if he didn't return to the NCAA after Florida. He really hasn't done much in the past 15 years though. At this point, he's one of the more overrated coaches in college football.
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Posted on 9/4/15 at 10:38 am to GoldenReb
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Well depends how many of Johnny Vaught's nattys you are counting. Ole Miss claims 3, the SEC I know recognizes at least 1. Either way, Vaught has 6 SEC titles.
Vaught is in the discussion for top tier, he did beat Neyland twice, something the Bear never did.
He also had a losing record to Neyland tho.
Posted on 9/4/15 at 10:42 am to Vols&Shaft83
Spurrier being ahead of Neyland is ridiculous. My opinion it's Bryant and Neyland and then everyone else.
Posted on 9/4/15 at 10:44 am to Iron Lion
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Spurrier being ahead of Neyland is ridiculous. My opinion it's Bryant and Neyland and then everyone else.
Indubitably, although I think Saban has earned a seat at the GOAT table.
Posted on 9/4/15 at 10:47 am to Vols&Shaft83
What hurts Saban is not staying at a program for the long haul. Don't get me wrong I think Saban is one of the best but his job jumping has hurt him. Just my opinion.
Posted on 9/4/15 at 10:57 am to RandySavage
"If anybody thinks Saban or Meyer or whoever else would have had any more success at South Carolina than Spurrier has you're crazy."
Agree
Agree
Posted on 9/4/15 at 10:58 am to Vols&Shaft83
YES, when he passes Bear Bryant for most wins in SEC history there can be no doubt. He is already second.
Posted on 9/4/15 at 11:00 am to Vols&Shaft83
1. Clay Travis is an imbecile.
2. Spurrier is awesome but he didn't stay at Florida long enough and he has done great work at USCe but it wasn't ready for the heights that those other coach's programs went to.
In some ways what he is achieving at USCe is more impressive considering how terrible that program once was but still no.
2. Spurrier is awesome but he didn't stay at Florida long enough and he has done great work at USCe but it wasn't ready for the heights that those other coach's programs went to.
In some ways what he is achieving at USCe is more impressive considering how terrible that program once was but still no.
Posted on 9/4/15 at 11:07 am to UFMatt
Two names didn't get mentioned earlier in this thread that should for upper tier status. One is Bud Wilkinson at Oklahoma. That consecutive win streak may never be beaten.
The other one (and I know it'll get scoffed at) is Lou Holtz. Everywhere he went he turned programs around (NC State, Arkansas, ND...he even knocked off the Buckeyes x2 in bowl games at SCar) and won a title. People see him more as the cartoon character on ESPN, but he was a helluva coach*.
*And I hate Notre Dame worse than ISIS
The other one (and I know it'll get scoffed at) is Lou Holtz. Everywhere he went he turned programs around (NC State, Arkansas, ND...he even knocked off the Buckeyes x2 in bowl games at SCar) and won a title. People see him more as the cartoon character on ESPN, but he was a helluva coach*.
*And I hate Notre Dame worse than ISIS
Posted on 9/4/15 at 11:09 am to Vols&Shaft83
The SEC's Mt Rushmore of coaching is Bryant, Neyland, Saban, and Spurrier. If Spurrier is 4th on that list, it's a pretty awesome 4th place.
Posted on 9/4/15 at 11:09 am to UFMatt
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YES, when he passes Bear Bryant for most wins in SEC history there can be no doubt. He is already second.
It would take Spurrier at least 4 and a half years to do that averaging six conference wins a year which is generous. He aint lasting that long and he ain't averaging that many conference wins a year
Posted on 9/4/15 at 11:10 am to Vols&Shaft83
With one national title at Florida?
Posted on 9/4/15 at 11:11 am to SoFla Tideroller
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Two names didn't get mentioned earlier in this thread that should for upper tier status. One is Bud Wilkinson at Oklahoma. That consecutive win streak may never be beaten.
The other one (and I know it'll get scoffed at) is Lou Holtz. Everywhere he went he turned programs around (NC State, Arkansas, ND...he even knocked off the Buckeyes x2 in bowl games at SCar) and won a title. People see him more as the cartoon character on ESPN, but he was a helluva coach*.
You realize they are only referring to SEC coaches?
Posted on 9/4/15 at 11:19 am to StopRobot
Earlier in the thread guys were tossing everyone's names out there. I was responding to that.
SEC only: Vince needs to get a little more run. He won a shite-ton for a long time. Notched one NC, and had a shot at a couple more. I'd put him on the same level as Thomas, Spurrier, Vaught, & Miles below the Bryant, Meyer, Saban, Neyland tier.
SEC only: Vince needs to get a little more run. He won a shite-ton for a long time. Notched one NC, and had a shot at a couple more. I'd put him on the same level as Thomas, Spurrier, Vaught, & Miles below the Bryant, Meyer, Saban, Neyland tier.
Posted on 9/4/15 at 11:19 am to Vols&Shaft83
I wouldn't put Neyland in the same class with Bryant & Saban.
Posted on 9/4/15 at 11:22 am to Farmer1906
Still butthurt that he transferred from A&M?
frick off Aggot, keep your gay arse opinions to yourself.
frick off Aggot, keep your gay arse opinions to yourself.
Posted on 9/4/15 at 11:23 am to Serraneaux
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His South Carolina tenure has hurt him big time.
Does Bear Bryant's stint at that shitty program in Texas hurt his legacy?
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an overall 25–14–2 record at Texas A&M
Posted on 9/4/15 at 11:23 am to Vols&Shaft83
It took 3 min to rustle you. 
Posted on 9/4/15 at 11:33 am to Vols&Shaft83
Vaught has 190 wins. I dont feel like looking it up, but I think Vaught was like 5-6-1 against Bear and 2-3 against Neyland. What gets me is, why in the hell didnt they play against each other more?
Posted on 9/4/15 at 11:37 am to GoldenReb
Vaught started towards the end of Neyland's career, to his credit he won his first 2 games against Neyland.
Like I said, he belongs in the discussion for the top tier.
Like I said, he belongs in the discussion for the top tier.
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