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Still have a hard time getting my head around this move. But, can you imagine the publicity and attention that would flood our program if it is Spurrier? We have to win, absolutely, but Spurrier as the OC with Chief as DC, Summy on the sidelines and all that goes with the SEC regular season makes for a media deluge on Aggieland not seen since the JFF days. Used smartly, that level of attention is a strategic advantage for a program looking to recruit aggressively and solidify position. Maybe that's a big part of the play here.
If this is legit... I think that is definitely part of the equation. Spurrier is a competitive coach who appears to have come to the realization that age is catching up with him. The demands of recruiting and head coaching take a major toll, at some point your body can't keep up. I think that is the wall Spurrier ran into.
That doesn't mean he doesn't have the desire... With his history, I can't imagine he will be satisfied ending his career walking away from a program as HC when they were down.
This is the perfect opportunity for him to get back on top... Tons of talent on offense, recruiting momentum, a highly respected and proven DC to pair up with, and he doesn't have to lead the charge in recruiting. Even if he doesn't have the HC title, any offensive success will be attributed to him after the season we just had.
It's a perfect opportunity for him to walk away on top in a few years and potentially leave his son in a great position for the future.