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From the Fun-n-Gun to the Wildcat, the Spurrier Evolution and Game Preview

Steve Spurrier stormed into the SEC in 1990 and revolutionized the official southern pastime with his Fun-n-Gun offensive and press conference brazenness. The league had to evolve to keep up with the hotshot coach with a propensity to extend fourth quarter leads into embarrassing lopsided wins. That was 25 years ago. After winning a national championship and a short stay in the NFL, The Head Ball Coach resurfaced at South Carolina, where he’s taken the Gamecocks to unprecedented heights, including a SEC East title and the accompanying trip to Atlanta. Love him or hate him, Steve Spurrier’s legacy and impact on college football in undeniable.