Here's what Coach Spurrier had to say about our brand after the 1991 season (Head Ball Coach, p. 162):
"We were building a new tradition, a new brand at Florida that we wanted to be unique."
He was the architect of what we so fondly remember and pine for. He was also one of if not our most famous football alumna. Meyer, I believe, would go on to prove that you didn't necessarily have to be "family" to have the impact SOS had, but both were driven to success unlike many of their contemporaries. I just think that the list of coaches with that kind of drive and the intangibles that lead to National Championships is not lengthy. One thing that helped both coaches get off to good starts at the onset of their tenures were the teams they inherited. By comparison, that makes Mullen's job just that much more difficult. He's got time contractually speaking, but not a lot of it in the minds of many fans. In truth, this year may be make or break with regard to W's and L's, recruiting, etc. and the national perception that follows. He's in the nut cracker. I hope he escapes.