HOOVER, Ala. – Steve Spurrier’s South Carolina football program reached its peak at SEC Media Days last year. The Gamecocks, coming off three straight 11-2 seasons, were picked to win the SEC East.
Then came the first kickoff, a lopsided season-opening home loss to Texas A&M. Paper expectations gradually eroded into the reality of 7-6.
But a “rejuvenated” Head Ball Coach was sharp and sassy as ever Tuesday. He made the most of mediocrity. He stole the week, continuing a Steve Spurrier Show tradition that’s been an SEC Media Days hit since his glory days as Florida head coach.