Everyone on Twitter paid tribute to Steve Spurrier, even Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Ric Flair
The Head Ball Coach up and left. Those who know him best comment.
Coach Spurrier has been the godfather of CFB for the past 30 years. He's a heck of a coach and a great friend. pic.twitter.com/EFaf8Rg8c6
— Tommy Tuberville (@TTuberville) October 13, 2015 Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops
Coach Spurrier has been a college football icon my whole life. His accomplishments as a player and coach speak for themselves. He has been
— Mark Stoops (@UKCoachStoops) October 13, 2015 one of the most creative and successful coaches in college football. He is a significant part of the
— Mark Stoops (@UKCoachStoops) October 13, 2015 history of the SEC and we wish the best for Steve and his family.
— Mark Stoops (@UKCoachStoops) October 13, 2015 Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason
Derek Mason: Coach Spurrier is a legend on and off the field. He's a true man of integrity pic.twitter.com/eXQIpVG5Km
— Chris Harris (@ChrisHarrisWSMV) October 13, 2015 Florida head coach Jim McElwain
Thank you, Coach Spurrier, for paving the way and showing us all what greatness truly is. #GoGators #HBC https://t.co/IHyB2loloX
— Jim McElwain (@CoachMcElwain) October 13, 2015 Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops
31years as the HBC - an icon, a HOF career, & great mentor-one of the best ever to coach! Congrats @SC_HBC on your retirement! #Winner
— Bob Stoops (@OU_CoachStoops) October 13, 2015 Former Florida State head coach Bobby Bowden
Just wanted to wish the Ol' Ball Coach a very happy retirement! It ain't so bad after all, buddy!
— Bobby Bowden (@TheBobbyBowden) October 13, 2015 Former Florida QB Danny Wuerffel
Thanks @SC_HBC Spurrier for all you've done for college football...and for me. Your impact on me changed the trajectory of my life.
— Danny Wuerffel (@DannyWuerffel) October 13, 2015 ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit
I've covered a lot of great coaches over the last 20 years but not sure I've enjoyed anybody more than Coach Spurrier. Sad to see it end!
— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) October 13, 2015 Former South Carolina DE Jadeveon Clowney
I'm proud to have played for one of college football's greatest coaches. Thank u for all u did for me + our program, Coach Spurrier #respect
— jadeveon clowney 7 (@clownejd) October 13, 2015 Former South Carolina QB Stephen Garcia
We had our head butting competetions, but the guy will always be 1 of the best to ever do it! Hats off to you @SC_HBC! You turned SC around!
— Stephen Garcia (@StephenGarcia) October 13, 2015 “The funniest one to me is someone asked me about me and Coach Spurrier and I just said that we get along, we’re fine, we’re just different. He’s from Mars, I’m from Pluto. You know, we’re just different in ways. And it was just an easy comment that next thing you know it’s all over ESPN that he’s from Mars and I’m from Pluto. Then he comes back and says,‘I don’t think Dabo knows Pluto ain’t a planet anymore’. So I’m like dadgum Pluto was a planet when I was at Alabama. I missed that news flash along the way. Then low and behold we finally beat them suckers last years and guess what has happened? Pluto has made a comeback. Pluto is now a planet once again...He’s just one of the best at picking up on what somebody says and having some fun with it, but again he’s always one of those guys that always said what’s on his mind. Always tried to do things the right way.”
Texas A&M head coach Kevin Sumlin
Sumlin: Left Coach Spurrier a message last night. I think the world of him. As a coach coming up, he's what I wanted to be.
— TexAgs (@TexAgs) October 13, 2015 Missouri head coach Gary Pinkel
I’d like to congratulate Coach Spurrier on his amazing career - coaches meetings won't be the same without him. GP pic.twitter.com/uBK8OFCQDi
— Coach Gary Pinkel (@GaryPinkel) October 13, 2015 NBC analyst, former Florida WR Cris Collinsworth
I'm so lucky to have had Steve Spurrier as my coach at Florida. He moved me from QB to WR and taught me the game. Thanks my friend.
— Cris Collinsworth (@CollinsworthNBC) October 13, 2015 Tennessee head coach Butch Jones
JONES (on Steve Spurrier): He's a living legend. I've enjoyed the last few years competing against a legend. pic.twitter.com/oQPECQohTB
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) October 13, 2015 Former South Carolina kicker Ryan Succop
Big thanks to @SC_HBC for all you did for me, our university and our state! Absolute honor and privilege to play for you! #Gamecocks #legend
— Ryan Succop (@ryansuccop) October 13, 2015 South Carolina safety Isaiah Johnson
Pleasure playing for coach Steve Spurrier. Great man that did a lot for this program. Wish the best for him and his family. #HBC
— Isaiah Johnson (@TheRealIsaiahJ) October 13, 2015 South Carolina CB Chris Lammons
Blessed and thankful for the opportunity to play under the HBC @SC_HBC pic.twitter.com/kwsG5pEW0q
— Chris Lammons Ⓜ️ (@Lammons_1) October 13, 2015 Former Florida State QB Danny Kanell
This is a sad day for college football. Steve Spurrier was one of my favorites to play against and cover. Wish him all the best!
— Danny Kanell (@dannykanell) October 13, 2015 Former South Carolina DE Cliff Matthews
It's an honor and a privilege to have been coached by the greatest to ever do it (GOAT). Thank you… https://t.co/Gn5LBGUyIb
— Cliff Matthews (@Mr_Matthews_) October 13, 2015 South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley
@SC_HBC Just want to say thank you for all you have done for all coaches, administrators and student here at SC! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ratZ8HjP3e
— dawnstaley (@dawnstaley) October 13, 2015 South Carolina men’s basketball coach Frank Martin
I've always been huge fan of @SC_HBC 4 past 3 yrs I've been privileged 2 c his work n person. Lucky 2 call Steve Spurrier a friend. Thx✊
— Frank Martin (@FrankMartin_SC) October 13, 2015 Ole Miss head coach Hugh Freeze
Coach Spurrier has impacted & influenced more of us in this business than he will ever know. He will be missed and will always be the "HBC"
— Hugh Freeze (@CoachHughFreeze) October 13, 2015 Former South Carolina RB Marcus Lattimore
Thank you coach! Your impact will live forever in this state. Your legacy will never be forgotten I promise you that
— Marcus Lattimore (@MarcusLattimore) October 13, 2015 Tennessee assistant Robert Gillespie
I enjoyed my time playing for and coaching alongside a legend. Thank you for everything and enjoy your family. #HBC pic.twitter.com/hd0RPO6Cza
— Robert Gillespie (@UTCoachG) October 13, 2015 Former Florida QB Jesse Palmer
Steve Spurrier is a living legend in college football. It was an honor to play for a Heisman trophy winner, but a true innovator of the game
— Jesse James Palmer (@JessePalmerABC) October 13, 2015 Former South Carolina QB Connor Shaw
The impact you have had on this program & in my life is irreplaceable. Forever grateful! Love you, Coach. @SC_HBC pic.twitter.com/QrYq812Det
— Connor Shaw (@cmshaw9) October 13, 2015 Hootie & the Blowfish front man/South Carolina touchdown catcher Darius Rucker
What Coach Spurrier did for the South Carolina program is unmeasurable. Thank u Coach. U will be severely missed. Thank u for everything!!!!
— Darius Rucker (@dariusrucker) October 13, 2015 WWE legend Ric Flair
Steve Spurrier, you're a legend & the greatest offensive mind in football! Enjoy your seat at the Mt. Rushmore of collegiate coaches @SC_HBC
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) October 13, 2015 Stock car driver Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Nothing but respect for @SC_HBC. Enjoy your retirement. You earned it. pic.twitter.com/wcq1nygRXA
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) October 13, 2015 South Carolina wide receiver Pharoh Cooper
I just want to say Thank you coach for giving me the opportunity to play for you and being able to learn from you everyday.
— Pharoh Cooper (@KingTutt_chdown) October 13, 2015 South Carolina kicker Elliott Fry
Nothing but respect for this man right here @SC_HBC pic.twitter.com/Y4QtyIfxFN
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