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The Little Emperor
It isn’t easy being the most reviled man in college sports. But Steve Spurrier, head coach at Florida, works hard at it.
January
1
2001
Charles P. Pierce
The Little Emperor
Charles P. Pierce
January
1
2001
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the game
The Little Emperor
It isn’t easy being the most reviled man in college sports. But Steve Spurrier, head coach at Florida, works hard at it.
January
1
2001
Charles P. Pierce
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