As the November presidential election approaches, political debate starts to leak into all facets of life.
In the wake of a Georgia school shooting that resulted in a coach on the high school football team’s death, legendary Florida Gators head coach Steve Spurrier spoke out on a political subject about which he feels strongly.
Legendary Florida Gators HC did not hold back
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National championship-winning head coach Steve Spurrier signs an attendee’s football during the unveiling of Steve Spurrier Way at Celebration Pointe in Gainesville, Fla., on Feb. 10, 2023.
As a former coach himself, Spurrier said the death of assistant football coach Richard “Ricky” Aspinwall struck a chord with him.
Spurrier then proceeded to go on a long-winded rant about how AR-15s are tools used only for mass shootings. Spurrier did say he supports gun ownership for self-protection but reiterated that AR-15s are for more than that.
Florida Gators fans had mixed responses about Steve Spurrier’s rant
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Oct 26, 2004; Gainesville, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO: Former Florida Gators and Washington Redskins head coach Steve Spurrier has agreed to coach the University South Carolina if Lou Holtz steps down after the 2004 season. Spurrier was the Gators head coach from 1990-2001, won a national championship in the 1996 season and six Southeastern Conference titles.
The strong statement from Spurrier sparked all kinds of responses from Florida football fans. Some expressed pride in one of their favorite football figures of all time for his anti-AR-15 stance while others expressed massive disappointment in Spurrier.