Steve Spurrier denies quote attributed to him over 25 years
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 9:46 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Steve Spurrier, former Florida Gators head coach, has strongly denied a quote attributed to him by former Miami Hurricanes player Jeremy Shockey. Shockey claimed that Spurrier said Florida got their 'asses kicked' both on and off the field after losing to Miami in the 1997 Sugar Bowl. Spurrier, on a recent podcast, labeled Shockey's assertion as a 'freaking lie' and expressed his annoyance at the misattribution. This incident has resurfaced as Spurrier reflects on the long-standing controversy surrounding the claim.
- •Spurrier addresses quote on Another Dooley Noted Podcast.
- •Shockey's claim followed the 1997 Sugar Bowl loss.
- •The Gators lost to the Hurricanes 37-20.
- •Spurrier has previously denied the quote.
- 9:46 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I didn't say that, that's just a freaking lie' – Steve Spurrier takes issue with quote that's been attributed to him for over 25 years
"Legendary former Florida Gators head coach Steve Spurrier made it clear this week that he never dropped a quote that a former Miami Hurricanes player claims was said 25 years ago.
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