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5-at-10: So long Spurrier, and thanks for the memories, other stuff, and Rushmore of all-time college football coaches

South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier reacts to a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, in Columbia, S.C.
South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier reacts to a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier reacts to a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, in Columbia, S.C.

By Jay Greeson 6 min read

Morning. Wow, lots to get to.

From the “Talks too much” studios, let it all happen.

So long Spurrier

One of the true coaching legends announced he is stepping down. Steven Orr Spurrier announced late Monday night that he is done.

It had to be this way. (Side note: We write that praying that it is not a medical condition. We will know more when he meets with the media at noon today.)