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The University of Florida is once again, tapping into the Spurrier legacy, bringing Steve Spurrier Jr. aboard the Florida football coaching staff as an analyst under head coach Billy Napier, according to a report by On3’s Zach Abolverdi.
Spurrier Jr. brings a wealth of experience to the Gators, having recently served as associate head coach, offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Tulsa.
The son of Gators legend Steve Spurrier Sr., Spurrier Jr. started his coaching career at Florida in 1994 as a graduate assistant under his father. After roles ranging from video assistant to special teams coach, he expanded his résumé across several prestigious programs, including stints at Oklahoma, South Carolina and in the NFL with Washington.
Spurrier Jr.’s return to Florida is not just a professional move, but a sentimental one as well, rekindling the Spurrier family’s deep ties to Gator football. Florida is hopeful that his integration into the coaching staff will inject a new vigor into their program, perhaps reminiscent of the golden era under his father, who led the team to a national championship in 1996 and named the field in his honor (Steve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium).
As Florida continues to build its coaching corps with seasoned professionals like Spurrier Jr., the future looks promising for the Gators as they look ahead to a successful season in 2025.
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Publish date : 2025-02-26 19:00:00
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