Monday; April 20
April 20 th has been known for some famous (or maybe even infamous) events; but one that is not so well known is that it is Seve Spurrier’s birthday. Now, depending on your perspective, this event could also fall into the famous or infamous category, but you have to admit that the Old Ball Coach has been making news and headlines for a lot of years! The other day I was reading some of his quotes and came across an old one from 1967, “I can write off 1967. It has not been especially enjoyable or educational. I blame myself for two things: I wasn’t prepared, and I haven’t improved a bit since college.”. Coming out of the University of Florida, Spurrier seemed to be a can’t-miss; but he did. As a college quarterback and later as a coach, he was elite – as a professional ballplayer; well not so much. The reason that I highlight this quote is his willingness to take responsibility for what happened – or, maybe more importantly, what ...