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Spurrier resigns: It's time to get out of the way

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Why is Spurrier retiring?

ESPN's Joe Schad provides insight as to why Steve Spurrier is stepping down as the South Carolina head coach in the middle of the season.

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Steve Spurrier, the visor-slinging, slick-talking "Head Ball Coach" who is the winningest coach at both South Carolina and Florida and second-winningest coach in Southeastern Conference history, announced that he is resigning Tuesday.