Beamerball 566 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 http://www.tricitiessports.com/default.a...ssports&he=.com Science Hill is Bake Sale Away From Spurrier Hire By RON MORRIS TheState.com (Note: reprinted with permission from The State)> SCIENCE HILL HIGH School is not giving up. The rumors continue to circulate this week in Johnson City, Tenn., that the school’s favorite son, Steve Spurrier, will be its next football coach. Keith Turner, Science Hill’s athletics director, can hardly contain himself with anticipation of Spurrier walking the Hilltoppers sideline. “It would be a dream come true,†Turner said when reached by telephone late last week. “It would be a once-in-a-lifetime thing for a high school to have someone of that caliber come back. The interest, participation, support is going to be magnified beyond what you would ever imagine.†Turner confirmed the job had been offered to Spurrier. “If he wants it, it’s his,†Turner said. “There wouldn’t be any interviewing with him. We know what he can do. All he’s got to do is just tell us.†Spurrier could not be reached for comment. He said on Saturday when his contract with South Carolina was extended to six years and by $500,000 annually that he is happy in Columbia. He said is not interested in any other job, although he was coy in not addressing the one in his boyhood home of Johnson City. Eric Hyman, USC’s athletics director, was stunned to learn of Science Hill’s continued interest in Spurrier. “Miami and Alabama are one thing; Science Hill is quite another,†Hyman said. “I hope this does not mean we have to renegotiate Steve’s contract again.†One source very, very close to the scene in Columbia and Johnson City said everything points to Spurrier leaving the college ranks, even without a day of coaching experience at the high school level. That source is a close relative of Spurrier. OK, it’s his brother Graham, who lives about two blocks from Science Hill High. (Hey, sources do not get any closer than that). Graham Spurrier did not request anonymity in speaking to The State about his brother. “They’ve been down the last several years, mediocre at best,†Graham Spurrier said of the Hilltoppers. “So they’ve needed a new shot in the arm. Maybe he’d be the perfect choice to give them a shot in the arm and bring their competitiveness back.†Spurrier often has said that he selected USC because of its football history, or lack thereof. His mantra at USC has been about accomplishing “a lot of firsts.†That was reason enough for Spurrier to give Miami and Alabama, schools with storied traditions, the brush-off during the past couple of weeks. Well, Science Hill can offer the same less-than-stellar football history as USC. As a player, Spurrier led the Hilltoppers to a state high school baseball championship, but Science Hill fell short in basketball and football when he was there in the early ’60s. In fact, Science Hill never has won a state football championship, and the program has fallen on hard times the past few seasons. John Bowles, the former coach, could not manage a .500 record in his eight seasons. Worse, Bowles’ teams did not fare well against Dobyns-Bennett High School from nearby Kingsport. Just as Mike Shula probably lost his job because his Alabama team did not defeat rival Auburn in four seasons, so too did Bowles’ tenure conclude without a win against its closest rival. Science Hill’s losing streak against Dobyns-Bennett is 13 games. “That would change in a hurry,†Turner, the school’s athletics director, said of having Spurrier as coach. “The ability is here, the athletes are here. Steve’s offensive schemes would be tremendous with the athletes we have.†Science Hill and Johnson City have still more to offer Spurrier, who has long owned eight apartment units near the high school. Turner and Graham Spurrier confirmed that the Johnson City Country Club and The Ridges, an exclusive private golf course in Johnson City, would offer free year-round membership to the new coach. Since Science Hill already plays its home games at Memorial Stadium’s Steve Spurrier Field, Turner has assured Spurrier that the school’s baseball field and basketball gymnasium also would bear his name. Money might seem to be an issue, but Turner said the school’s booster club is taking up donations to help increase Spurrier’s salary. Turner has a couple of aces in the hole as well. Science Hill High alumnus Matt Czuchry, more commonly known as Logan Huntzberger on TV’s “Gilmore Girls,†has indicated to Turner that he will make a sizeable contribution to the Spurrier cause. Then there is Science Hill High graduate Andrea Millen Rich, the wife of New York real estate millionaire Howie Rich. Turner is confident the Rich family will make Spurrier very happy when he accepts the Science Hill job. “We’ve ironed out most of the details of the contract,†Turner said. Turner said Spurrier fans should not read too much into the coach’s decision to continue recruiting for USC and to lead the Gamecocks in the Liberty Bowl late this month. Turner said he could wait for a decision about his new football coach well into the summer. He added that it might not be a coincidence Spurrier has plans to play golf in Johnson City this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldogs52 484 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 I dont see him taking the job!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,557 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 It would be halirious if he did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaveFan09 50 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 its still kinda hillarious to think the ole ball coach is from JC which is like an hour and a half from here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldogs52 484 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 [ QUOTE ] It would be halirious if he did! [/ QUOTE ] Yes it would could u imagine what the scores would be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jets 10 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 now thats funny stuff right there... i dont care who you are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narz_Wave 10 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] It would be halirious if he did! [/ QUOTE ] Yes it would could u imagine what the scores would be? [/ QUOTE ] Can't run the Fun N' Gun without the racehorses to do it. Wouldn't be as impressive as at the college or pro level, but it would be a sight to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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