Legendary college football head coach Steve Spurrier spent 23 seasons coaching in the SEC — and now, he has a message for one of the teams attempting to joining the conference ranks.
Reacting to Texas and Oklahoma’s request to join the SEC, Spurrier had a pretty savage response — especially for the Longhorns.
“They can’t win in the Big 12 anyway,” the six-time SEC champion coach said, per the Orlando Sentinel.
Fans from around the college football world had a field day with this zinger.
The Old Ball Coach officially welcomes Texas to the SEC as only he can 💀 https://t.co/k4cylsmex8
— Billy Liucci (@billyliucci) July 29, 2021
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— Utah A&M (@Utah_AM) July 29, 2021
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This man does not miss. https://t.co/dWVlJ3J71M
— Matt (@MattyIceRVA) July 29, 2021
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He is a national treasure. https://t.co/0BbQqdLy9u
— Louie Mike (@UFLouie) July 29, 2021
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It’s funny because it’s true. https://t.co/zCy5ub6dIi
— MarkM (@UmaineMark72) July 29, 2021
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Spurrier shading Texas, turns out the UT from Austin is not safe either https://t.co/xlkQgHXsLp
— 𝕵𝖊𝖙𝖘𝕲𝖆𝖑𝖆𝖝𝖞 (@YanksGalaxy28) July 29, 2021
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— Ralph D. Russo (@ralphDrussoAP) July 29, 2021
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Give Spurrier credit he doesn’t discriminate on UT slander. https://t.co/u1bH8wIIO3
— Allan Bell (@AllanBell247) July 29, 2021
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I love that Spurrier still crushes teams in retirement. The quote goat https://t.co/vwZemtFWwn
— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) July 29, 2021
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With Oklahoma claiming the last six Big 12 titles (14 total), few have called into question the Sooners’ ability to make the jump to the SEC. With Texas though, people have their doubts.
While the Longhorns do have the second most conference titles to their name (3), their last Big 12 victory came all the way back in 2009. With a 5-3 conference record this past season, UT finished fourth place in the Big 12.
That being said, the Texas brand will certainly be able to stand up to the pressures of the SEC.
On Tuesday, Texas and Oklahoma submitted a joint statement to the SEC including “an invitation for membership” starting on July 1, 2025. Both schools now await voting from the current 14 conference programs.
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