I like Steve Spurrier alot and I think he is one of the best coaches in the SEC.
What did USC fans think before they got him? Surely it wasnt these big seasons, or that they were a top tier program.Actually, have they ever won the SEC?
It seems to me that when they hired Spurrier they forgot one thing: That they are, in fact, South Carolina.
I look at their recruits and the fact that for the last two years they had to rely on pretty mucha backup qb in smelley. He has his moments, but hes inconsistent, I am sure if Spurrier had someone better, theyd be out there. Its hard to recruit there I would imagine. Right next door you have Clemson, which is a more popular program. I mean, even Nick Saban couldnt turn Duke into the USC(al)s of the world.
Not saying they cant get to that level, but thats a way longterm building project.