Originally Posted by BigDave39355
believe this played a part

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Spurrier, fed up with the age questions and critics suggesting that his best coaching days were behind him, went on the offensive before the season.

"We were 11-2 and ranked fourth in the country this time a year ago, and nobody said a damn word about my age," Spurrier said. "Now, a year later, I'm suddenly too old, and we're on our way down.


I tell ya man, this college ball is a cut throat business. Your only as good as last weeks game. There seems to be no loyalty to the program anymore.