It seems South Carolina football coach Steve Spurrier and a South Carolina newspaper columnist Ron Morris are showing their displeasure for each other again.
Recently, Spurrier expressed his fury with a Morris column that the coach thought was negative. Some say Spurrier wants to influence the firing of Morris.
Apparently, these two have been bickering since Spurrier coached at Florida. So it isn’t really news except I think the ‘ole ball coach (Spurrier) likes his name in the news, so in certain aspects Spurrier is a news magnet.
Coaches and media people have feuded for years. Some coaches think the so called “hometown media” should only say nice things about their teams and coaches. But any media person learns quickly the objective is balance and fairness. Some media people deserve the coaches’ ire. Some comments are plain cheap shots at coaches and teams.
Deep down inside, most media people want the teams they cover to be successful. It makes the media’s job easier. I have gone in a locker room or two after the home team suffered a big or heart-broken loss. Interviewing coaches and players then becomes difficult.
But media people have a responsible no matter what the outcome. The public wants the outcome explained to them even if it’s bad news.
I hope Morris keeps his job. These two guys need to realize both have a job to do and they need to get over this. Like they said on the playground, “Let’s play fair, boys.”
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Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Thursday, August 30, 2012
College Football Opener Tonight
If you enjoy splash, tonight’s college football opener features the ‘ole ball coach against Vanderbilt.
The ‘ole ball coach is Steve Spurrier and his South Carolina Gamecocks are in Nashville to battle the Commodores. Not only is it the season opener, but the first Southeastern Conference (SEC) as well.
South Carolina should win the game, but hopefully Vandy makes things interesting. I would like to see the Commodores dressed in all gold for the special occasion.
But most eyes will be on Spurrier. He seems to command the attention whatever the situation. The ‘ole ball coach should have another competitive team this season. Last year, the Gamecocks went 11-2 and in any other league that would be impressive. But this is the SEC where championship always trumps competitive. Can South Carolina rise to that level this season? It’s doubtful. Phil Steele predicts the Gamecocks will finish third in the SEC East.
Although South Carolina shouldn’t contend for the top prize in the conference or nationally, that doesn’t mean the Gamecocks won’t make any noise.
Remember the ‘ole ball coach has a way of stirring up the pot. That could happen already tonight.
The ‘ole ball coach is Steve Spurrier and his South Carolina Gamecocks are in Nashville to battle the Commodores. Not only is it the season opener, but the first Southeastern Conference (SEC) as well.
South Carolina should win the game, but hopefully Vandy makes things interesting. I would like to see the Commodores dressed in all gold for the special occasion.
But most eyes will be on Spurrier. He seems to command the attention whatever the situation. The ‘ole ball coach should have another competitive team this season. Last year, the Gamecocks went 11-2 and in any other league that would be impressive. But this is the SEC where championship always trumps competitive. Can South Carolina rise to that level this season? It’s doubtful. Phil Steele predicts the Gamecocks will finish third in the SEC East.
Although South Carolina shouldn’t contend for the top prize in the conference or nationally, that doesn’t mean the Gamecocks won’t make any noise.
Remember the ‘ole ball coach has a way of stirring up the pot. That could happen already tonight.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Paying College Athletes
There has been plenty of discussion in recent weeks about paying college athletes. I think the mess with Ohio State and the situation with Cam Newton at Auburn helped fuel the talk.
The Big Ten Conference mentioned the subject. The ‘ole ball coach, Steve Spurrier, also gave his two cents. Some think if players are paid however, the power conferences will have a huge advantage because of their major resources.
In a sense, college players are already paid. They receive scholarships in the form of room and broad. We also know some players garner extra benefits from those who (boosters) want to buck the system.
Would paying players stop this under the table stuff? I doubt it. You would have to offer some kids plenty of legal money to stop that practice. And frankly, that will not happen.
I’m a sports traditionalist so I haven’t ever been too keen on paying players. But maybe a small monthly stipend all universities/colleges could afford would be okay.
This to pay or not to pay debate will linger for a long, long time. Maybe the NCAA powers should focus on cleaning up the infractions in college sports and then this pay issue might take care of itself.
Do you think college athletes should be paid?
The Big Ten Conference mentioned the subject. The ‘ole ball coach, Steve Spurrier, also gave his two cents. Some think if players are paid however, the power conferences will have a huge advantage because of their major resources.
In a sense, college players are already paid. They receive scholarships in the form of room and broad. We also know some players garner extra benefits from those who (boosters) want to buck the system.
Would paying players stop this under the table stuff? I doubt it. You would have to offer some kids plenty of legal money to stop that practice. And frankly, that will not happen.
I’m a sports traditionalist so I haven’t ever been too keen on paying players. But maybe a small monthly stipend all universities/colleges could afford would be okay.
This to pay or not to pay debate will linger for a long, long time. Maybe the NCAA powers should focus on cleaning up the infractions in college sports and then this pay issue might take care of itself.
Do you think college athletes should be paid?
Monday, October 11, 2010
Alabama Proves a Point
Nick Sabin’s bunch looked like world beaters this season. Alabama was the cream of college football until last Saturday.
There’s nothing like a double-digit defeat to South Carolina to give everyone a little taste of reality, however. The old saying is true: “On any given Saturday, one team can beat the other.”
Perfection is a real burden carrier. And maybe the Tide paid too close attention to their press clippings. Arkansas almost beat them earlier in the year. This time, the home team finally whacked Alabama.
The Tide’s role now becomes cheerleaders. They hope undefeated teams fall like they fell. Defending their national title appears unlikely with one loss. Off course, that assumes they win their remaining games.
Leave it to South Carolina to give Alabama pain. The old ball coach, Steve Spurrier, is probably still smiling on this Monday. Smiles have been rare during Spurrier’s time with the Gamecocks.
Suddenly, smiles are definitely on vacation in Alabama. That’s what happens when old sayings become true.
There’s nothing like a double-digit defeat to South Carolina to give everyone a little taste of reality, however. The old saying is true: “On any given Saturday, one team can beat the other.”
Perfection is a real burden carrier. And maybe the Tide paid too close attention to their press clippings. Arkansas almost beat them earlier in the year. This time, the home team finally whacked Alabama.
The Tide’s role now becomes cheerleaders. They hope undefeated teams fall like they fell. Defending their national title appears unlikely with one loss. Off course, that assumes they win their remaining games.
Leave it to South Carolina to give Alabama pain. The old ball coach, Steve Spurrier, is probably still smiling on this Monday. Smiles have been rare during Spurrier’s time with the Gamecocks.
Suddenly, smiles are definitely on vacation in Alabama. That’s what happens when old sayings become true.
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