The Problem with Legends? Replacing Them.

by: Richard Scott
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On the day he was officially announced as Florida’s new head football coach, Ron Zook made his point loud and clear.

In fact, he made his point repeatedly. Eleven times, to be exact, but then whose paying attention? If you’re Zook, only everybody.

“I am not Coach Spurrier. I am not going to be Coach Spurrier,” Zook said.

Get the point? Ron Zook isn’t Steve Spurrier. He isn’t the most successful head coach in the history of Gator football. He didn’t win a Heisman Trophy for the Gators. He didn’t lead the Gators to six SEC championships and a national championship. He didn’t transform the conservative SEC into one of the most exciting conferences in the nation. He just gets to follow the man who did. Let the second guessing begin, though Zook is unfazed.

“I have to be Ron Zook,” Zook said. “That’s....The full article can only be seen by subscribers.
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