The Head Ball Coach celebrated his 71st birthday Wednesday and spent two hours of it with Paul Finebaum and his callers, making a guest appearance on The Paul Finebaum Show.
Spurrier, in typical fashion, had plenty of one-liners and quips but also was introspective and insightful about his career and numerous other college football topics. He also discussed a book that he’s co-writing with Buddy Martin due out this summer.
Among the most notable quotes from Spurrier's time on air:
• A caller asked about Spurrier’s relationship with the late Joe Paterno. Spurrier’s Florida Gators beat Paterno’s Penn State team in the 1998 Citrus Bowl, and Spurrier said the two coaches spent a lot of time together then and eventually became “good friends.