The celebrated coach has been a regular at the Marsh Creek Country Club since 1988, a course he calls fair, but tough.. The other day someone asked me what my restaurant is like. As rumors swirled, however, Spurrier broke the news to his Duke team on December 27, the night before they played in the 1989 All-American Bowl. Assistant coaches under Spurrier who became head coaches: This article is about the former American football coach and player. [64], In what would become a recurring trend at most of his coaching stops, Spurrier's teams regularly beat their biggest rivals while he brashly "needled" them with jokes and "zingers" that were amusing to his fans but infuriating to opponents. [78] Spurrier used a two-quarterback offense, rotating quarterbacks Doug Johnson and Noah Brindise in and out of the game, confusing the Florida State defense and its veteran coordinator, Mickey Andrews, and giving Spurrier more time to counsel his quarterbacks on the sidelines without having to use time-outs. Steve Spurrier, former head football coach at the University of Florida, sold his five-bedroom home at 7630 A1A S. in Crescent Beach for $4,406,500 after 18 months on the market. [12][40][43], The Bucs cut Spurrier in April 1977, a move that left him "puzzled and disappointed" since he had been working out with the team up to that point and had not been told that his release was imminent. Above the garage is an apartment for guests with two bedrooms and a kitchenette. Wine and dine. Spurrier was known for his gamesmanship while coaching Florida, doing such things as giving much-derided Georgia coach Ray Goff the nickname of "Ray Goof. Legendary Head Ball Coach Steve Spurrier is gearing up to open his all-new restaurant, Spurrier's Gridiron Grille, an exciting new venue for both football fans and food lovers.The part restaurant, part football museum is the latest addition to Celebration Pointe the premier entertainment venue in Gainesville, FL. The 2014 Gamecocks endured a disappointing season, going 7-6 overall and 3-5 against SEC opponents, and finishing in fifth place in their division. "I went to the team that offered the most money instead of the best situation", he said. It's a long grind and I feel (that) after 20 years as a head coach there are other things I need to do. Or graduate to our rooftop bar, Visors, and enjoy a Spurrier-special drink overlooking the Celebration Pointe Promenade. SPURRIER'S GRIDIRON GRILLE 4860 Steve Spurrier Way Gainesville, FL 32608 Celebration Pointe Tel: 352-500-4422 By Mike Miller August 25, 2022 If you are a fan of Gator football great Steve Spurrier, you will love this restaurant. [4], Spurrier was born on April 20, 1945, in Miami Beach, Florida. His innovative offensive schemes forced many coaches in the SEC to change their offensive and defensive play-calling. After being named SEC Back of the Week for a two touchdown performance in a 30-14 upset over Ole Miss in October, Spurrier was given the starting nod for the undefeated Gators' next game against undefeated and #3 ranked and eventual national champion Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Florida was ineligible for the SEC title, a bowl game, and the Coaches' poll in 1990 due to NCAA violations under the previous coach. After his father retired in 2015, Steve Jr. joined Bob Stoops's staff at Oklahoma. One of only two coaches in major college history to win ten or more games in six consecutive seasons (19931998). By the end of the season, the Redskins were ranked 25th (out of 32 teams) in scoring offense and finished with a 79 record. The winning coach is just one of four who have been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a coach and a player. I told em to roll all my interviews into one. The Gamecocks have been bowl eligible every year Spurrier has been their head coach, a feat no other Carolina coach has accomplished. Check on Google Maps. Spurrier has not let his affection for the University of Florida get in the way of a budding Florida-South Carolina rivalry, however. In 2012 Spurrier led the Gamecocks to their second-consecutive regular season with double-digit winssomething no Gamecock team had ever achieved. Spurrier next had an opportunity to start in the fifth game of the 1973 season, when he replaced a slumping Brodie against the Minnesota Vikings. [125] Against their annual SEC Eastern Division opponents, his ten teams have posted an 82 record against Kentucky, 82 against Vanderbilt, 55 against Tennessee, 55 against Georgia, 55 against Florida, and 21 against Missouri who began competing in the SEC in 2012. [125] While Spurrier's teams at South Carolina have shown flashes of his old "Fun 'n' Gun" offense, they have mostly relied on stout defense to win upsets. [12] The performance earned him the starting job, and the 49ers won the next two games behind Spurrier to get back to 55. In April 1976, Spurrier was sent to the expansion Tampa Bay Buccaneers in exchange for two players and a second-round draft pick as part of the new franchise's first trade. Hes asking $5.8 million. The 2001 game was Steve Spurrier's twelfth and final Florida-Florida State game as the head coach of the Gators. And also like Dickey, Rodgers's efforts did not produce immediate results. [98] The quarterback position continued to be a source of friction, particularly when, over Spurrier's objections, the front office decided to release Wuerffel before the start of Spurrier's second season. Also known as Steve Orr Spurrier. They also upset Tennessee in Knoxville 2524 in 1982 on an 88-yard touchdown pass during Spurrier's first return to the state as an opponent. Down one more floor, an enclosed walkway leads from the three-car garage, and includes a sauna and storage, as well as room for a gym. It was a season of firsts for South Carolina, including their first win at Florida, first win over a No. [6] Graham Spurrier changed congregations repeatedly during Steve's early childhood, resulting in several moves for the family. [6], Spurrier's finest moment as a coach may have been the Gators' 1997 game against the previously undefeated and national title game-bound Florida State Seminoles. Named SEC Coach of the Year five times (1990, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1996). We partner with local companies to bring the best of the best ingredients and products within our walls. Spurrier and his Gamecocks emerged with a fourth consecutive double-digit victory over the Tigers. The choice is yours. Presser Monday to announce new Steve spurrier restaurant in Celebration Pointe. [12][73][note 2] He stressed the need to beat traditional rivals Auburn, Georgia, and Florida State, against whom Florida had gone 0-9 over the previous three seasons. Former University of Florida football coach Steve Spurrier and his wife, Jerri, sold their oceanfront Crescent Beach home Jan. 26 for $4.4 million. [12], Spurrier had few opportunities to play and fewer to start early in his pro career, and he did not play very well when he got on the field. When some raised their hands, he told them, "Well, I don't believe in that saying. "I was not a very ambitious player", Spurrier admitted in his 2016 autobiography. [53], Like Dickey at Florida, Rodgers sought to shift Georgia Tech's offense from a wishbone attack to a more passing-oriented offense. An office with built-ins and a half-bathroom is also on the upper floor. It's Steve Spurrier's 75th Birthday and I'm going to write about the 12 years he was the coach at the University of Florida, the greatest 12-year span in Florida football history. Lisa Spurrier King with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Thomas Group holds the listing. The home was. Spurrier's wide-open offense was prominently featured, as was starting quarterback John Reaves, who had broken many of Spurrier's passing records at the University of Florida and had grown up in Tampa. Teammates later claimed that Spurrier drew new plays in the huddle in the snow at old Metropolitan Stadium on his way to a team-record 31 completions and 320 passing yards, but he also tossed two interceptions, and the 49ers lost 1714. Search for more:2006 Press Pass Legends. Spurrier was unsure of whether or not the beverage had a substantial impact on the team's success. During another game, Spurrier devised a new pass play on the sideline which Duke ran for a touchdown on their next offensive possession. [16] While Tennessee never officially offered him a football scholarship, Volunteers basketball coach Ray Mears offered Spurrier a scholarship, which he declined since he preferred to play football. ', "Gov. [12] Georgia Tech surprised Duke with a more aggressive offense than they'd run all year, and the Yellow Jackets won, 2414. [25] This penchant for dramatic comebacks prompted John Logue of the Atlanta Constitution to famously write "Blindfolded, with his back to the wall, with his hands tied behind him, Steve Spurrier would be a two-point favorite at his own execution. [128] In his ten seasons as the Gamecocks' head coach, Spurrier has beaten each of South Carolina's traditional SEC Eastern Division rivals at least five times. [116] With the victory, he reached 150 wins for his college coaching career. . "[60], In 1983, Spurrier returned to Tampa to accept his first head coaching position with the Tampa Bay Bandits of the new United States Football League (USFL). [74] To that effect, he put together a booklet called "The Gator Mentality", in which is collected coaching tips and theories that he used himself along with inspirational quotes he shared with his players. Spurrier retains a deep affection and loyalty for his alma mater, and sometimes still accidentally says "we" when referring to the University of Florida. He interviewed to be the head coach at Mississippi State, but was passed over in favor of Rockey Felker. During the season, the Gamecocks defeated three teams that finished ranked in the Top 10 in the final AP Poll (Missouri, University of Central Florida, and Clemson). Every year millions of fans remember Spurriers impact on the great game of football. In 1963, Spurrier led the "Baby Gators" to a 4512 victory over Georgia's freshman team at Florida Field, a game which he half-jokingly claims as a home win against the Gators' fiercest rivals. Ranked in the final top fifteen in each of his twelve seasons, including nine top-ten finishes, five final top-five rankings, and an average end-of-season ranking of 6.8. [54], Spurrier asked incoming head coach Bill Curry if he would be retained as Georgia Tech's quarterback coach and was told that he was one of "two or three" candidates for the job, prompting him to seek employment elsewhere. He was hired to his first head coaching job by the Tampa Bay Bandits of the United States Football League (USFL) in 1983 and led the team to two playoff appearances in three seasons before the league folded. [117] On September 30, Spurrier was inducted into the Gator Football Ring of Honor in a pre-game ceremony in Gainesville. [17] Coach Ray Graves still felt the need to get the future star on the field, so he decided to alternate Shannon and Spurrier as the flow of the game dictated. But the campaign ended with a 163 loss to archrival Georgia, dropping Georgia Tech to 4-6-1 overall and leading to Rodgers' dismissal. Contests. the elder Spurrier once asked his players. Appeared in a bowl game in each of his last eleven seasonsevery season in which the Gators were eligibleone of only five schools to do so during the same time period. Also, for the 5th straight year, the Gamecocks defense held the Tigers to 17 points or less. [105] The University of Florida was in the process of taking applications for a new coach after Spurrier's successor at Florida, Ron Zook, was fired following the 2004 season. He also punted 230 times for a 38.3-yard average. 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Now, at 75, he is ready to turn over his massive land holding to another owner. [101] After retiring from coaching, Spurrier further reflected on his NFL stint in several interviews. [19] The most memorable example was a November 1966 game against Auburn, when, after leading the team down the field on a two minute drill, he waved off Florida's regular placekicker and booted a forty-yard field goal, giving the Gators a 3027 win and likely securing himself the Heisman Trophy. GAINESVILLE, Fla. His hands and fingers are swollen and bruised, and of course wrinkled. . [67], Spurrier asked to delay an official announcement until both Florida and Duke had played in their respective bowl games. Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 12 January 2023, at 04:19. 4860 Steve Spurrier Way, Gainesville, FLinfo@spurriers.com (352) 500-4HBC (4422), Website designed and developed by Frankel Agency. Located in Southwest Gainesville, Haile Plantation is a short drive to any major Gainesville destination. [106] The timing seemed perfect for Spurrier's return to the Gators and Spurrier initially said that he wanted to be considered for his old job, but later removed his name from consideration stating that "12 years at Florida was probably long enough. [51] Pell chose not to retain any of Dickey's coaching staff, leaving Spurrier without a job. Only female fans are invited to attend the clinic where football coaches and players discuss the X's and O's with fans who want to understand the game better. In the early 1990s, he said, ". He is also a former professional player and coach. Spurrier therefore spent his first year at Florida practicing with the varsity team and playing on the freshman team, which scheduled four scrimmages against other schools' freshman squads as a way for young players to gain experience. The popular former coach previously placed a South Carolina home on the market in 2017. Spurrier resigned on December 30, 2003, choosing to walk away from $15 million still owed to him over the remaining three years of his contract. He also sought to be the head coach at LSU, but was passed over in favor of Mike Archer. 4860 Steve Spurrier Way, Gainesville, FL info@spurriers.com (352) 500-4HBC (4422) [49][50] Spurrier expressed an interest in becoming Florida's next head coach but was not a serious candidate due to his lack of experience, and Clemson coach Charley Pell was hired soon after the conclusion of the season. Enjoy a beverage outdoors or surrounded by athletic history. [145] Spurrier's youngest son, Scott, played wide receiver for the Gamecocks through the 2009 season. Spurrier attended the University of Florida, where he won the 1966 Heisman Trophy. News. [18] Spurrier entered the season-opening game against SMU in the second quarter. Claudine Zap covers celebrity real estate, housing trends, and unique home stories. WCJB E-News. Steve Spurrier's beach house (realtor.com), Living room with water views (realtor.com), Kitchen with island and breakfast bar (realtor.com), Extra lot to build a second home (realtor.com). We currently house 20 million cards, each listed for sale with front and back images of the actual card. "[104], Throughout the 2004 football season, various sources openly speculated about Spurrier returning to coach in the college ranks once again, preferably for a program located in the southeastern United States and even more preferably, somewhere in his beloved Southeastern Conference. A hallway shot shows what appears to be quite a collection of sports memorabilia. [86] When he was inducted into the Gators' "Ring of Honor", Spurrier humbly announced to the sell-out crowd at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium: "I'd just like to thank coach Ray Graves for bringing the skinny kid from Tennessee to the University of Florida. [59], In later years, Spurrier has stated that his seasons working to get maximum production out of outmanned Duke squads were critical to his development as a coach and an offensive strategist. Jerseys and cleats . Finally, he worked to convince Gator players and fans alike that it was possible to win championships at Florida, which had still never won an officially recognized conference title in 83 years of football. Gainesville Guest House Gainesville Holiday Homes Gainesville Holiday Packages Gainesville Flights . "[24], Though the 9-2 1966 season was one of the best in program football history up to that point (along with the 1928 Florida Gators football team), the Gators fell short of their elusive first conference title due to a 27-10 upset loss to arch-rival Georgia, a loss that Spurrier would remember when he returned as Florida's coach and made beating Georgia a priority. [113] The Associated Press named Spurrier the SEC Coach of the Year,[53] and the Gamecocks finished the 2005 season with a 75 record and a trip to the Independence Bowl. Spurrier retired from coaching in 2015 and became an ambassador and consultant for the University of Florida's athletic department, though he briefly returned to the sidelines to coach the Orlando Apollos of the short-lived Alliance of American Football in 2019. "[16], NCAA rules in the 1960s forbade college freshmen from participating in varsity sports competition. The event was hosted by Spurrier and his wife Jerri. But that's the way I was thinking back then.". As well as a few desserts inspired by recipes Jerri Spurrier, Steve's wife, used to prepare for Gator football players. [53] Spurrier proceeded to raise the Blue Devils to levels of success that the program had not realized in over twenty-five years. Next, the Gainesville Sun's Pat Dooley indicated the location in Gainesville Celebration Pointe. [88] And in November 2010, he coached South Carolina to a 3614 victory in Gainesville (their first ever on Florida Field) in a game that decided the SEC Eastern Division title. Spurrier has. With a 3413 rout of Clemson, the Gamecocks won 10 games for only the second time in their 119-year football history. Sound great? [89], Ten days after Spurrier resigned his position at the University of Florida, he became head coach of the NFL's Washington Redskins. Steve Spurrier, former head football coach at the University of Florida, listed his five-bedroom home at 7630 A1A S. in Crescent Beach for $5.8 million. GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) -The Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) has voted TCU's Sonny Dykes the recipient of the Steve Spurrier First-Year Coach Award, recognizing the coach who made the biggest impact with a new team in the 2022 season. (realtor.com, Sam Greenwood/Getty Images). [40][63], Finally, Spurrier returned to Duke University as the Blue Devils' new head coach and offensive coordinator in 1987. In 2003, the Redskins started 20 but finished 511, with several close losses coming down to the 4th quarter. Many of them would later go on to have success at the NFL level, including Errict Rhett, Fred Taylor, Terry Jackson, and Earnest Graham. The 2012 regular season culminated with the annual season-ending game against Clemson at Clemson's Memorial Stadium. While not officially connected with the University of Florida at the time, he was often on campus, running at the university's track and attending football games as a fan. [111], Two days prior to South Carolina's 2006 season opener, Spurrier announced that he would kick off the athletics department's capital campaign with a $250,000 donation over five years. Spurrier has owned this Crescent Beach getaway since buying the land in 1995 for $400,000. The GM did a lousy job. He averaged 22 points per game during his senior season and was named the conference player of the year. College Football Data Warehouse, South Carolina Opponents, South Carolina Record by Team. Our 600-square-foot memorabilia exhibit houses historic items from Steve Spurrier's decades-long career, from rings and trophies to iconic gear (yes, . [55][56], In 1980, Spurrier was hired to be the offensive coordinator at Duke University by head coach Red Wilson, who had been impressed by Spurrier's coaching abilities the previous season when Georgia Tech had upset Wilson's Duke squad. Livestream. [57][58] Duke earned two straight winning seasons in 1981 and 1982, a feat that the program had not achieved since 1970 and 1971 and would not achieve again until Spurrier returned as the school's head football coach later in the decade. Largely due to the formidable home-field advantage Spurrier built, he is by far the winningest coach in Florida history as his 122 wins are 52 more than runner-up Graves. Gainesville, FL 32608. [114] Spurrier's Gamecocks opened the 2006 season with a 150 win over Mississippi State in Starkville,[115] where he was 02 while coaching the Florida Gators. [33], Spurrier was among the test subjects who was given a prototype for what would become Gatorade during the 1965 season. The San Francisco 49ers picked him in the first round of the 1967 NFL draft, and he spent a decade playing professionally in the National Football League (NFL), mainly as a backup quarterback and punter. Spurrier and his family got along well with Graves, and Steve visited the Florida campus in Gainesville the following week. "[9], Spurrier attended Science Hill High School in Johnson City, Tennessee,[10] where he was played football, basketball and baseball for the Science Hill Hilltoppers and was an all-state selection in all three sports. The Gamecocks had another strong season in 2011, beating every opponent in the division. All attendees get a tour of the football facilities, and finish the day running onto the football field through the players' tunnel accompanied by artificial smoke and theme music in the same way the team does during the season. I couldnt even pick the quarterback the second year. While his offensive style used a more wide-open passing game than the SEC was accustomed to, Spurrier was also able to utilize a constant group of talented running backs. Includes Address (7) Phone (2) See Results. However, losses to Arkansas and Auburn cost them a return appearance in the SEC title game. Spurrier was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a player in 1986. Steve Spurrier will share his legacy and favorite foods with the people of . That win was also Spurrier's 65th win with the Gamecocks, vaulting him past Rex Enright to become the winningest coach in South Carolina's history. [1] Spurrier was a multi-sport all-state athlete at Science Hill High School in Johnson City, Tennessee. The feeling is mutual; he remains very much in the good graces of Gator fans for building their program into a perennial national power. [22] Spurrier remained the Gators' starter for the remainder of the season and was sometimes brilliant but inconsistent. [6][11] On the basketball court, Spurrier played point guard and was known for his ability to run his team's offense with flashy passes and dribbling and his knack for scoring in many different ways, attributes which helped his team win two conference championships. A new owner could decide to add a pool or sport court, and trick out the outdoor living space with an outdoor kitchen. [6] Spurrier had an undefeated record in three years as a high school starting pitcher and led his team to two consecutive state baseball championships. He also said of Peyton Manning, Tennessee's quarterback, "I know why Peyton came back for his senior year: he wanted to be a three-time Citrus Bowl MVP! Sports. 4901 Steve Spurrier Way. [120][122], On December 2, 2006, amid speculation he was a candidate for head coaching jobs at Miami and Alabama, Spurrier received a contract extension through 2012 and a raise from $1.25 million to $1.75 million annually. I probably didnt do a very good job, and the situation wasnt what I was looking for, so it was time to move on. And when Florida quarterback Danny Wuerffel won the Heisman Trophy during the Gators' 1996 national championship season, Spurrier became the only Heisman Trophy winner to coach another Heisman Trophy winner. College Football Data Warehouse, All-Time Coaching Records. [71] During Spurrier's tenure, the Gators built up one of the most formidable home-field advantages in the nation; they would not lose a home SEC game until 1994, and would only suffer two more home losses to conference opponents during his 12-year run. Receive small business resources and advice about entrepreneurial info, home based business, business franchises and startup opportunities for entrepreneurs. Also, the Gamecocks have been ranked in the AP Poll Top 25 at some point during the season in nine out of Spurrier's ten years at South Carolina Appeared among the top twenty-five teams in the weekly polls 202 of a possible 203 weeks, including each of his last 202 consecutive weeks. The ground floor has a kitchen, dining and living room, and two bedroom suites. Her work has appeared on Yahoo, New York Post, and SFGATE. [12] Spurrier would not forget being dismissed by Curry in 1980. "[81][82] His rivalry with the Tennessee Volunteers and their coach Phillip Fulmer became highly publicized, as Spurrier would gig the Volunteers after the Gators' wins over Tennessee, saying that "you can't spell 'Citrus' without 'UT,'" a reference to the Citrus Bowl, which has the contractual right to select the second-place SEC football team. Won six SEC championships (1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000). Following a 93 regular season and an appearance in the SEC championship game, Spurrier was named SEC Coach of the Year by his fellow coaches in the conference.[129]. The team as a whole faded late in the season, and were outscored 8531 over their last three games. [40] McKay insisted on employing a run-heavy attack similar to the offense he had used to win championships with the USC Trojans, while Spurrier felt that the team did not have the right personnel to run the ball effectively and should employ a more pass-oriented offense. Contact Us. The Spurriers, who live in Gainesville, sold the property to Marc and Melissa Frydrychowicz. [17], Spurrier continued to alternate with starter Tommy Shannon as the season progressed, gaining more playing time every week. . Meanwhile, the master suite features a separate sitting room, dual bathrooms and closets, plus a room currently in use as a gym. [15] However, he was not aggressively pursued as a football player by the coaching staff at the University of Tennessee in nearby Knoxville because at the time, Tennessee ran a wing-T offense that featured a running quarterback while Spurrier was an excellent passer. The young quarterback responded by completing a fifty-six yard screen pass on his first collegiate attempt and another pass for a touchdown on his second pass. As one of our most valued guests, we will keep you up-to-date on all the great things happening at the restaurant. 2 player of the first century of the Gators football program. A serious offseason traffic accident reaggravated the injury, and Spurrier was again the 49ers backup quarterback to start the 1975 season, this time to veteran Norm Snead.[40]. For other people with similar names, see, Spurrier set the Sugar Bowl passing record with 352 yards in, Florida's athletic administration brought back blue uniforms, installed natural grass, and signed a contract to renew the Miami rivalry before Spurrier's first Florida team took the field in 1990. The Head Ball Coach's beach house can be yours - for $5.8 million. [119], In the final game of the 2006 regular season, Spurrier led the Gamecocks to victory over in-state rival Clemson at Death Valley. Just when Jesse Palmer seemed like the sure starting quarterback for Saturday's game against No. Only coach in major college history to win as many as 120 games in his first twelve seasons at one school (an overall record of 122271, with a winning percentage of .8167). [34], The San Francisco 49ers selected Spurrier with the third overall pick of the 1967 NFL/AFL Draft, trading up to land the star quarterback. The changes did not bring many positive results. 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