The "HBC" has officially left the building. In a surprising move Spurrier decided to hang 'em up mid-season. It has caused a ripple effect nationally. Some talking heads agreed with the move, citing a program first mentality. Other pundits are calling Spurrier to task that he "quit" on his players. On the Dan Patrick Show, Spurrier admitted that if the 'Cocks were 4-2, he may not be having this conversation. Spurrier is an ultimate competitor. He realized that after ten plus years fighting the good fight, he had become a liability for the program. During his presser he alluded to the negative recruiting that was leading to a dearth of talent in Columbia.