One legendary coach will replace another at South Carolina next season. According to published reports, former University of Florida and Washington Redskins coach Steve Spurrier will take over the as head football coach at South Carolina if present coach Lou Holtz retires.

A spokesman for the University said Holtz had yet to decide what he would do next season and the University would leave that decision up to Holtz.
'Let's let him (Holtz) make that assessment. I can't comment on what people are speculating. I'd just as soon leave it at that.'

Holtz has said on several occasions that he felt worn out during this season and has also mentioned Spurrier as a possible replacement. The Gamecocks are 6-4 on the season and face Clemson this weekend.

Holtz tried to keep focused on the task at hand. 'Steve's a good friend of mine, as I said. All I want to talk about is Clemson, Clemson, Clemson. That's all. That's the only thing on my mind.'

Spurrier won a national title at Florida in 1996 while Holtz has won the mythical national championship with Notre Dame.