Steve Spurrier retires: Current, former USC players react
A roundup of reaction from South Carolina’s committed football players to the news that Steve Spurrier is retiring.
Thank you coach! Your impact will live forever in this state. Your legacy will never be forgotten I promise you that
— Marcus Lattimore (@MarcusLattimore) October 13, 2015We had our head butting competetions, but the guy will always be 1 of the best to ever do it! Hats off to you @SC_HBC! You turned SC around!
— Stephen Garcia (@StephenGarcia) October 13, 2015I just want to say Thank you coach for giving me the opportunity to play for you and being able to learn from you everyday.
— Pharoh Cooper (@KingTutt_chdown) October 13, 2015Coach @SC_HBC retiring, I got Coached by a Legend.
— Eric Norwood (@ENorwood40) October 13, 2015when I walked in the stadium today, Coach Spurrier was standing on the field just staring at Willy B and says "field looks nice Elliott"
— Elliott fry (@elliott_fry22) October 13, 2015When no one gave me a chance to play D1 football, Coach Spurrier did. I am forever honored and grateful to play for the one and only HBC!
— Perry Orth (@PerryOrth10) October 13, 2015
Congrats @SC_HBC a true SEC legend. As with all his QB's, there was good and bad, but the great times as a Gamecock are what I'll remember!
— Chris Smelley (@CSmelley) October 13, 2015Nothing but respect for this man right here @SC_HBC pic.twitter.com/Y4QtyIfxFN
— Elliott fry (@elliott_fry22) October 13, 2015Spurrier personally recruited me and gave me an opportunity of life time!! Thanks coach for everything you've done!
— Michael Scarnecchia (@Splashbro_12) October 13, 2015Thanks Coach Spurrier for everything! @SC_HBC https://t.co/bFkoXeP7HW
— Andrew Clifford (@AKClifford12) October 13, 2015Thank you!!! pic.twitter.com/g7Si4dDaHP
— Rivers Bedenbaugh (@Rbedenbaugh39) October 13, 2015@SC_HBC First Time At Jones High School.. Thank For The Memories & Opportunity Coach!! #GOAT pic.twitter.com/GNmbO7cDFk
— Devin Washington (@DSC_0) October 13, 2015Crazy..... Always will be a pleasure being coach by a legend.
— Gerald Dixon (@BigDix_44) October 13, 2015Growed up watching @SC_HBC coach, never would've though I would have the opportunity to play for the greatest coach of all time.
— Drew Williams (@cdwilliams8) October 13, 2015G.O.A.T!!! #respect pic.twitter.com/bd5OCuRvxj
— Terry Googer (@D1MANOS) October 13, 2015Couldn't have asked to play for a better coach, while making HISTORY as a Gamecock. Thank you @SC_HBC #backtoback11winseasons
— Coach B (@jerideau70) October 13, 2015Damn proud to have played for a LEGEND. Thankful for the opportunity Coach Spurrier gave me. #ForeverToThee
— Ronald Patrick (@RPatrick67) October 13, 2015What a crazy day... I am blessed to say I was coached by a legend. Best of luck to you Coach Spurrier. Stay cocky! pic.twitter.com/FQPd6ptS5C
— Christian Pellage (@CPellageNCT15) October 13, 2015This Spurrier news is Awful !!!!!
— Ace Sanders (@WhyNot8Teen) October 13, 2015Will forever be Dan because of @SC_HBC #ForeverToSteve
— Jacob August (@August40th) October 13, 2015Nothing but respect. All we can do is stick together and play ball. Everything will fall in place, USC is a great program with bright future
— Cory Helms (@CoryHelms7251) October 13, 2015@CamperBlake: It was truly an honor to play under such a Great man! Thank You Coach Spurrier! #ForeverToThee #HBC pic.twitter.com/UCrnZ6fRel
— Blake Camper (@CamperBlake) October 13, 2015This story was originally published October 12, 2015 at 11:16 PM with the headline "Steve Spurrier retires: Current, former USC players react."