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Spurrier vs. The Best: Gamecock coach on playing and coaching against biggest names in college football, NFL history

COLUMBIA — Steve Spurrier grabs the printout version of his unique football legacy, leans over his Williams-Brice Stadium desk and immediately plunges in. South Carolina’s head coach neatly makes notes aside references to Vince Lombardi and Bill Belichick.

Steve Spurrier participated as a player or head coach in wins over nine NFL coaches that won Super Bowls:

(As a player)

(As a head coach)

Steve Spurrier’s wins over coaches that have won national championships:

(As a player)

(As a head coach)

Spurrier vs. Clemson Tommy Bowden: 1-2

Dabo Swinney: 5-2

Bobby Bowden: 5-8-1

Terry Bowden: 4-2

Tommy Bowden: 1-2

As an NFL player: 0-1

As Florida head coach: 0-1

As South Carolina head coach: 3-0

Tommy Bowden: 1-2

Dabo Swinney: 5-2

Marvin Bass: 1-0 (as a player)

Sparky Woods: 2-1

Brad Scott: 5-0

Lou Holtz: 3-0

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