If history has any say, Saturday’s battle with “the Visor” may not be a battle at all.
Steve Spurrier’s country twang, “fun and gun” offense and notorious visor have plagued LSU since he took the Southeastern Conference by storm in 1990 at his alma mater Florida.
Point disparities: LSU vs. Spurrier-coached teamsClick on the graph to compare years.
From the dog days of Mike Archer and Gerry DiNardo to the dawn of the Nick Saban era, Spurrier dominated the Tigers during his tenure at Florida, losing only once in 1997 in a game that still excites even the most casual Tiger fans.
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South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier acknowledges fans as he leaves the field following his team’s 31-10 victory over Missouri in an NCAA college football game, at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Brett Flashnick)
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South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier calls in a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Brett Flashnick)
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FILE- In this Oct. 16, 2010 file photo, South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier makes a point during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky. Spurrier has something new to worry about _ sky-high expectations. The Gamecocks are favorites in the Southeastern Conference Eastern Division with many thinking they could go further than that. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke, File)
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South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier smiles after a down during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UAB at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C., Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Brett Flashnick)
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