Spurrier to ND?

The greatest thing about this article, which is a classic in itself, is that it somehow managed to fool the New York Times, the Gator sports paper, and several Florida newspapers, as well as many Internet surfers. Beware the power of RSFC. One of these days, we'll get a president elected....or impeached.

TALLAHASSEE, FL -- Sources close to the Florida athletic department revealed today that the University of Notre Dame has asked for and received permission to speak with men’s football head coach Steve Spurrier about Spurrier’s interest in replacing Bob Davie as Notre Dame’s head coach.

The sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, report that Spurrier has met twice with Irish athletic director Michael Wadsworth over the last three weeks, and is intrigued by the possibility of putting his mark on such a historic program.

Reportedly, Spurrier’s contacts with the Irish began informally over the summer when he was paired with Notre Dame assistant athletic director Bubba Cunningham at a Naples country club. During the round, the two discussed the current state of their programs, and Spurrier first learned of the current dissatisfaction with coach Davie felt by Notre Dame’s athletic department.

When Spurrier expressed interest in the job, Cunningham brushed him off with the comment that Spurrier’s "reported problems with sportsmanship" would probably preclude his hiring. Spurrier left the course, however, with a promise from Cunningham that University president Fr. Edward "Monk" Malloy and executive director Fr. William Beachamp would be apprised of Spurrier’s interest, and that marked improvement in Spurrier’s attitude towards opponents would increase his employment chances.

According to the quoted sources, Spurrier’s new sideline attitude has not gone unnoticed in South Bend, and the official call to establish a dialogue was made shortly after Notre Dame’s game against Purdue September 18th. A more formal meeting with Frs. Malloy and Beauchamp is scheduled for the weekend of October 23rd, when both the Irish and Gators have an open date on their schedules. If those meetings go well, an official announcement is expected following the SEC Championship Game in Atlanta on December 4th.

Spurrier’s interest in Notre Dame is said to be acute. "He feels he’s accomplished all he can at Florida," reported the athletic department source, "and he wants to set himself among the pantheon of college coaches." Tired of a perceived second-fiddle standing to Bobby Bowden in his home state, Spurrier is very interested in "coaching the dominant football program in a state, where he doesn’t have to expend unnecessary energy countering another strong program’s recruiting."

Spurrier is reportedly concerned, however, about the recent interview problems between Notre Dame and Utah men’s basketball coach Rick Majerus. Majerus was reportedly ready to accept the job as Notre Dame’s coach, but was rejected by Malloy and Beauchamp after being recommended by Wadsworth.

"If that situation arises here, he [Spurrier] will be very upset," reported the source. "He’s gone to great lengths and effort to improve his image on the Florida sidelines, and doesn’t want to have wasted that effort, especially considering our schedule this season so far and the opportunities he’s had."

When asked about the Notre Dame situation at his weekly press conference, Spurrier issued a terse "no comment".

Notre Dame athletic department personnel and Florida Director of Athletics Jeremy Foley declined to comment on the report.

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