Updated: Nov 18, 2004, 10:04 AM

Vote: Spurrier to South Carolina?


Steve Spurrier Rumors are swirling at the University of South Carolina. Is it out with the old and in with the ... slightly less old?

Reports have Steve Spurrier, 59, agreeing in principle to replace a retiring Lou Holtz as the head coach of the Gamecocks in 2005. Nothing is official, but Holtz's recent comments in support of Spurrier certainly make it seem like a done deal.

Luring Spurrier back to the sideline would be a major coup for South Carolina, but would it be enough to improve on the foundation of SEC success laid by Holtz? Can the Gamecocks ever be a perennial power in the rough-and-tumble Southeastern Conference? And will Spurrier's fun-n-gun offense work with this bunch?
  • 1) Who will coach South Carolina next season?
  • 2) The Gamecocks are 6-4 entering their final game against Clemson. How many games will they win in 2005 if Spurrier is the coach?
  • 3) The Gamecocks rank eighth in the SEC in passing yards per game and fourth in rushing yards per game. Would Spurrier's offense work right away?
  • 4) Who plays QB for the Gamecocks next season if Spurrier is the coach?
  • 5) How many years would it take Spurrier to reach a BCS game at South Carolina?
  • 6) How many years would it take Spurrier to win a national title at South Carolina?
  • 7) Augusta National chairman Hootie Johnson reportedly offered Spurrier a membership if he took the South Carolina job. If true, how much of a role did it play in Spurrier's decision?
  • 8) If Spurrier is the next coach at South Carolina, which game will matter most to Florida fans?
  • 9) How long will Spurrier stay at the University of South Carolina?

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