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With news of South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Steve Spurrier's immediate retirement, many of his current and former players took to Twitter to show their support and react to the news.
I just want to say Thank you coach for giving me the opportunity to play for you and being able to learn from you everyday.
— Pharoh Cooper (@KingTutt_chdown) October 13, 2015
Nothing but respect for this man right here @SC_HBC pic.twitter.com/Y4QtyIfxFN
— Elliott fry (@elliott_fry22) October 13, 2015
We were expecting Spurrier to leave but not like this! Wow, is all you can say halfway through season. Wish him the best.
— Tim Frisby (@iamtimfrisby89) October 13, 2015
Always got Love for this man regardless G.O.A.T pic.twitter.com/CRuNOXBztB
— Javon Charleston ™ (@JayCharleston) October 13, 2015
Spurrier Retiring ..
— IG MikeDavisRB (@MikeDavisRB) October 13, 2015
Thank you coach! Your impact will live forever in this state. Your legacy will never be forgotten I promise you that
— Marcus Lattimore (@MarcusLattimore) October 13, 2015
That's crazy I remember being at the first game he coached here and now he's retiring well thanks for the memories HBC
— Justin McKie (@jmckie20) October 13, 2015
I've always been huge fan of @SC_HBC 4 past 3 yrs I've been privileged 2 c his work n person. Lucky 2 call Steve Spurrier a friend. Thx✊
— Frank Martin (@FrankMartin_SC) October 13, 2015
Spurrier personally recruited me and gave me an opportunity of life time!! Thanks coach for everything you've done!
— Michael Scarnecchia (@Splashbro_12) October 13, 2015
Coach Spurrier has impacted & influenced more of us in this business than he will ever know. He will be missed and will always be the "HBC"
— Hugh Freeze (@CoachHughFreeze) October 13, 2015
Steve Spurrier is one of the greatest coaches in college football history. Simple as that.
— Paul Finebaum (@finebaum) October 13, 2015
Fans who like passing and points owe a debt of gratitude to Steve Spurrier, who did all that when others weren’t.
— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) October 13, 2015
We had our head butting competetions, but the guy will always be 1 of the best to ever do it! Hats off to you @SC_HBC! You turned SC around!
— Stephen Garcia (@StephenGarcia) October 13, 2015