"Now that we are 7-6, some of our enemies out there want to make you think Spurrier is getting old and can't do it anymore," said Spurrier.
"They'll try to convince our people that our 7-6 is not as good as some other school's 7-6. They'll try to do that. But we've got to understand that we've got some enemies out there."
The Head Ball Coach also brought up a quote from one of the most feared rulers of the Hunnic Empire.
"As most of you know, I'm a big believer in Attila the Hun's book. He said it very simply – 'It's a simple truth that the greater your accomplishments, your victories, the greater opposition, torment and discouragement your enemies will throw in your path. Expect it and don't become a victim of it. Expect it,' " said Spurrier.
"So I'm telling our fans, expect those people that are our enemies to talk bad about us, we finally won enough games, although it wasn't all that much last year. We finally won enough that they're trying to convince us that my age has something to do with it and I can't coach anymore."
Spurrier addressed the subject of his future at last week's SEC Media Days. The closest Spurrier came to naming one of the "enemies" mentioning an Atlanta-based sportswriter who covers the Georgia Bulldogs had written a story that reflected negatively on him and the program.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution writer Mark Bradley recently wrote a story which ended by saying "Maybe he'll make it to a 24th round of Media Days. I'd be surprised if he hits 25."
Clearly, Spurrier was ready to push back on the notion that he is no longer able to coach at a high level.
"Age is just a number as we all know," he said.
"Your mental and physical fitness determines your ability to function in your job."
Spurrier added that team physican Dr Jeffery Guy told the coach he had the physical and mental make-up of a 55-year-old man.
No doubt Spurrier attributes that to his daily workout regimen and a burning desire to continue coaching.
That job will continue when there will be a host of big-name prospects on campus for Carolina's recruiting weekend. No doubt, Spurrier wanted his message to be heard loud and clear by those young men.
