Paul Finebaum Thinks Steve Spurrier Played Key Role In Florida Firing Dan Mullen

During the ESPN College Football Podcast on Monday, Paul Finebaum shared his theory that Steve Spurrier was instrumental in getting Florida to fire Dan Mullen over the weekend...

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“This is just my theory and Steve can shoot it down tomorrow, he’s welcome to. I think Spurrier was involved in this,” Finebaum said, as transcribed by Saturday Down South. “(Florida AD) Scott Stricklin lives across the street from Steve Spurrier. Spurrier hangs out with Stricklin in the (press) box all the time, they’re close.

“The Spurrier wing of the party had had enough of Dan Mullen. They didn’t like his attitude, they didn’t like his quirkiness. They didn’t like the way he berated assistant coaches in front of others. And it rubbed them the wrong way. That much I can tell you. I’m not saying Steve Spurrier pulled the trigger but I sincerely doubt this decision was made without Steve Spurrier’s blessing.”

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(The Spun)