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South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier says standout cornerback Captain Munnerlyn might not start against Mississippi because of missed classes and weightlifting sessions. Munnerlyn started 10 games a season ago and all five this year. However, Spurrier says he wants to get the junior's attention about going to class and attending scheduled workouts. Sophomore Addison Williams is listed as a co-starter with Munnerlyn on this week's depth chart.

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October 1, 2008  06:45 AM ET

I'm not suprised that Spurrier would bench someone, I am surprised its for something off the field. All I'm saying is that Spurrier has never struck me as the type of coach who cares at all about his players education. Just so long as they produce on the field.

October 1, 2008  07:06 AM ET
QUOTE(#1):

I'm not suprised that Spurrier would bench someone, I am surprised its for something off the field. All I'm saying is that Spurrier has never struck me as the type of coach who cares at all about his players education. Just so long as they produce on the field.

FYI, this is and has been a standard of practice for Spurrier. Contrary to public perceptions he does care deeply about his players and their education.

October 1, 2008  08:32 AM ET

Co-Starter?? What the heck is that. Can you put 12 men on the field now? Do it, make it official, or just shut the heck up coach...

October 1, 2008  11:22 AM ET

That picture of the Ol' Ball Coach is just classic. And I agree with Cowboystar. Spurrier may not have ever respected other SEC teams or coaches, but his record at UF with regards to discipline and compassion is impeccable.

October 1, 2008  11:40 AM ET

Spurrier has to be more careful, keep a lower profile. There is still a contract out on him in the DC area.....

October 1, 2008  11:51 AM ET

This Saturday will mark a year since we beat an SEC team. Just sad! Come on guys!!!!!!!!!!!

October 1, 2008  11:52 AM ET
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This Saturday will mark a year since we beat an SEC team. Just sad! Come on guys!!!!!!!!!!!

It's not so bad. You guys will always have Hootie! ;)

October 1, 2008  11:55 AM ET

This Saturday will mark a year since we beat an SEC team. Just sad! Come on guys!!!!!!!!!!!
It's not so bad. You guys will always have Hootie! ;)

Nice one

October 1, 2008  12:07 PM ET
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This Saturday will mark a year since we beat an SEC team. Just sad! Come on guys!!!!!!!!!!!It's not so bad. You guys will always have Hootie! ;)Nice one

Seriously, though. I love Columbia (and Hootie for that matter). Beautiful campus, and maybe the hottest girls in the SEC.

October 1, 2008  12:17 PM ET

Yeah, we have the #1 Defense and #1 Hottest Home Growns in the SEC

October 1, 2008  12:25 PM ET

Want to send a message, Double S? Don't even let him play the next game.

October 1, 2008  01:08 PM ET

<<<<<<<<<<<<< The REAL USC. Anyone seen Gator 1 or Murdoc? Are they still on suicide watch?

October 1, 2008  02:41 PM ET

Captain Munnerlyn: What a name!

October 1, 2008  02:47 PM ET

I don't like Munnerlyn's demeanor, so it's no suprise that he isn't keeping up with his studies to me. The kid's got a bad attitude.

October 1, 2008  04:19 PM ET
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Spurrier has to be more careful, keep a lower profile. There is still a contract out on him in the DC area.....

He should probably avoid Tallahassee as well, considering how badly he gets beaten whenever he travels there...

 
October 2, 2008  06:49 AM ET

Missing class, who cares. As long as he can play football, going to class doesn't matter. What is wrong with this. If you don't go to class, you do not play. Seems to me this should be a SCHOOL issue not a FOOTBALL issue. If you have to pay to go to school, you would go. Jerry

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