Spurrier-Letter

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Posted 6:09PM on Thursday, July 28, 2005

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) The text of the letter sent to South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier by the South Carolina Football Coaches Association: Coach Spurrier, On Wednesday, July 27, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. at the South Carolina Football Coaches Association meeting, our board of directors will recommend to the South Carolina High School League to move the location of the Weekend of Champions from the University of South Carolina to another location starting in 2005. The board feels that USC has shown a lack of commitment to numerous athletes by threatening to revoke and revoking scholarships to athletes who are meeting all the requirements established by your football program. We understand athletic scholarships are a year commitment; however, we feel that unless an athlete ``breaks rules'' or embarrasses the institution, to revoke a scholarship because you feel an athlete cannot play at the level needed to compete in the Southeastern Conference is unethical. A decision made in such a manner reflects ``poor'' recruiting and a ``poor'' job of evaluating that high school athlete by USC. The athlete should not be punished for USC's error. We (SCFCA) are all about commitment and USC's lack of commitment to it's recruited players has prompted our action. The Board of Directors would be more than willing to listen to and would appreciate any response you may have. Sincerely, SCFCA Board of Directors Source: South Carolina Football Coaches Association Board of Directors. (Copyright 2005 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)