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Steve Spurrier admires how Jake Bentley does the little things

Former South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier was all about quarterbacks.

As he’s shifted from coach to ambassador and now to University of Florida employee, he’s got some admiration for current Gamecocks quarterback Jake Bentley.

“He’s a natural thrower,” Spurrier said during Tuesday’s appearance on SiriusXM College Sports Nation. “The ball comes out of his hand very catchable, which I used to always tell our QBs, you’ve got to throw a catchable ball. Those bullets that ricochet off receivers aren’t the kind that work. He’s got that.”

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