Ole Ball Coach "Thrilled" To Be In Shreveport For Duck Commander Independence Bowl
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Steve Spurrier and his Gamecocks pulled into Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino by bus late Tuesday afternoon, the mere anticipation of his arrival drawing a crowd of journalists, gawkers and college football fans wanting a glimpse.
At 69, he will lead the Gamecocks against the Miami Hurricanes on Saturday in the Duck Commander Independence Bowl, readily admitting, in so many words, that nobody wants to be 6-6 entering this game.
“Miami used to play for national championships. They’re 6-6. This is where life is. Fans, once you’ve been up there and your team is having sort of an average year, it’s hard to sell tickets.”
South Carolina has reportedly sold more than 1,100 tickets. The Hurricanes aren’t even releasing that information. Bowl officials say that about 37,000 tickets have been sold overall.
Spurrier, however, said he was “thrilled” to be at the Independence Bowl, and insisted there’s “a lot on the line in this game.”
Kickoff set for 2:30 Saturday on ABC. Should be entertaining to watch.
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Steve Spurrier and his Gamecocks pulled into Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino by bus late Tuesday afternoon, the mere anticipation of his arrival drawing a crowd of journalists, gawkers and college football fans wanting a glimpse.
At 69, he will lead the Gamecocks against the Miami Hurricanes on Saturday in the Duck Commander Independence Bowl, readily admitting, in so many words, that nobody wants to be 6-6 entering this game.
“Miami used to play for national championships. They’re 6-6. This is where life is. Fans, once you’ve been up there and your team is having sort of an average year, it’s hard to sell tickets.”
South Carolina has reportedly sold more than 1,100 tickets. The Hurricanes aren’t even releasing that information. Bowl officials say that about 37,000 tickets have been sold overall.
Spurrier, however, said he was “thrilled” to be at the Independence Bowl, and insisted there’s “a lot on the line in this game.”
Kickoff set for 2:30 Saturday on ABC. Should be entertaining to watch.