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Spurrier Urges Coaches to Embrace Pay-for-Play Era

2/10/2026

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Steve Spurrier, former head coach of South Carolina, said on a Zoom call before his Hall of Fame induction that coaches must adapt to the pay-for-play era.
Spurrier criticized Clemson coach Dabo Swinney for alleging transfer portal tampering, saying "there ain't no rules anymore."
Spurrier cited Luke Ferrelli's transfer to Ole Miss as evidence of Swinney's frustration and the need to embrace change.
The NCAA is reviewing Swinney's allegations.

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Steve Spurrier, former head coach of South Carolina, said on a Zoom call before his Hall of Fame induction that coaches must adapt to the pay-for-play era.
Spurrier criticized Clemson coach Dabo Swinney for alleging transfer portal tampering, saying "there ain't no rules anymore."
Spurrier cited Luke Ferrelli's transfer to Ole Miss as evidence of Swinney's frustration and the need to embrace change.
The NCAA is reviewing Swinney's allegations.