Dismissal leaves Gator recruits in limbo
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High school players and coaches like Ron Zook, but many will wait to commit until Florida hires his replacement. By FRANK PASTOR, Times Staff Writer.
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Many Gator fans are probably still in shock or are angry over Steve Spurrier&#39;s apparent decision to coach again. How could he coach against his beloved Gators?
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Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley will start contacting candidates after their regular seasons, and Meyer&#39;s Saturday couldn&#39;t have ended any better.
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Two athletic department academic assistance employees have resigned and 23 Florida State athletes were implicated in cheating on tests given over the Internet, university officials said. The athletes represent nine sports, and 17 of the students are or have been on scholarship. Officials could not identify the students and could not say which sports are involved because of federal confidentiality restrictions. T. K. Wetherell, the university president, reported the findings in a letter to the N.C.A.A. The students could face punishment from the university and the N.C.A.A., including loss of eligibility.
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Gainesville, FL (Sports Network) - Steve Spurrier will not coach the Florida Gators again after he withdrew his name from consideration in the process to select a new head football coach at the university.
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Florida athletics director Jeremy Foley said Tuesday he plans to talk to Steve Spurrier about the possibility of returning as head football coach, but that the decision will not be a quick one.
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CHAMPAIGN -- Ron Zook&#39;s enthusiasm and recruiting prowess were not enough to overcome the shadow of Steve Spurrier at Florida.
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And it&#39;s not often you hear a head coach asked for his response to all the &quot;vultures&quot; who have shown up to witness his possible firing.
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Could Ron Zook&#39;s replacement at Florida be his predecessor? Speculation as to the Gators&#39; next coach centers on former UF coach Steve Spurrier, with Utah Coach Urban Meyer also considered a top candidate:
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DAVIE, Florida LSU coach Nick Saban kept the Miami Dolphins on hold today -- apparently still hesitant about moving to the NFL. Saban has turned down other chances to join the pros.
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Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley denied reports by ESPN.com that the Gators had contacted Steve Spurrier and given him 24 hours to decide if he&#39;s interested in returning to the program.
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Florida announces that the Utah coach will become the head coach of the Gators next season. By MIC HUBER. GAINESVILLE -- Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley was able to fall asleep Friday night for the first time in a long time.
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Steve Spurrier probably will coach again, just not at Florida. Spurrier withdrew his name from consideration to replace Ron Zook, saying his time with the Gators has passed.
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Florida players questioned the rationale and timing of coach Ron Zook's firing Monday, five days before the Gators play rival No. 10 Georgia.
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If Steve Spurrier decides to coach again, it won&#39;t be at his alma mater. Spurrier withdrew his name from consideration Thursday to replace Ron Zook, saying his time at Florida has passed.
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Championship Saturday is a local affair. As the Southeastern, Atlantic Coast and Big 12 conferences prepare for their championship games this weekend, only No. 4 Florida is clinging to the hope &#151; and it's slim, at best &#151; of getting a shot at the national title.
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For a man who&#39;s been castigated from the time he was introduced three years ago as Florida&#39;s coach, he&#39;s been remarkably composed in his final hours.