Gunzlingr
12-28-2003, 04:00 PM
If Steve Spurrier returns next season as coach of the Washington Redskins, he will attempt to revert to his college ways and demand more discipline and greater accountability.
"Hopefully I can get back to my old style a little bit more," said Spurrier, referring to his successful 12-year run at the University of Florida.
Spurrier's comments came after several Redskins described an atmosphere of lax discipline on the team under the coach, who declined to answer questions about whether he will return.
Asked if that means becoming more demanding of his players, Spurrier replied: "A little bit more. Don't let the inmates run the asylum."
Spurrier also said there will be announcements regarding "players, coaches and so forth" within the next two weeks as he heads for vacation.
There has also been speculation that Spurrier would not be back. ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported Saturday that Spurrier is contemplating stepping down after talking it over with his wife. Also Saturday, Redskins officials told ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli privately that the status of Spurrier for next season remains uncertain.
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"Hopefully I can get back to my old style a little bit more," said Spurrier, referring to his successful 12-year run at the University of Florida.
Spurrier's comments came after several Redskins described an atmosphere of lax discipline on the team under the coach, who declined to answer questions about whether he will return.
Asked if that means becoming more demanding of his players, Spurrier replied: "A little bit more. Don't let the inmates run the asylum."
Spurrier also said there will be announcements regarding "players, coaches and so forth" within the next two weeks as he heads for vacation.
There has also been speculation that Spurrier would not be back. ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported Saturday that Spurrier is contemplating stepping down after talking it over with his wife. Also Saturday, Redskins officials told ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli privately that the status of Spurrier for next season remains uncertain.
more (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=1695295)