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New book about Steve Spurrier's coaching career at South Carolina sounds epic

The Head Ball Coach is getting a new book about his time in Columbia.
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Sep 19, 2015; Athens, GA, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Steve Spurrier reacts during a fight on the field against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Georgia defeated South Carolina 52-20. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Sep 19, 2015; Athens, GA, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Steve Spurrier reacts during a fight on the field against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Georgia defeated South Carolina 52-20. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images | Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Former South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Steve Spurrier, commonly referred to as The Head Ball Coach, is writing a book about his time in Columbia. Earlier this week, it was announced that the HBC has written a book about his time as South Carolina's head coach from 2005-2015. 

The book, written by Brent Silvia and Kevin Miller of Gamecock Central will be released on Aug. 18, just in time for football season. It will be titled "The Spurrier Effect: How One Coach Transformed Gamecock Football."

Brent Silvia is a teacher and coach at Blythewood High School in South Carolina, who also wrote "Section 2 Row 1 Seats 9 and 10" about Gamecock football. The book's foreword will be written by former South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw. 

"When he took over a program long labeled underachieving, Steve Spurrier set out to change the culture of a team and the expectations of Gamecock fans everywhere," the book's overview writes on USC Press' website. What resulted was the most successful era in South Carolina football history.

"With opening words from Spurrier and former Gamecock quarterback, Connor Shaw, the vivid storytelling of Brent Silvia and Kevin Miller in The Spurrier Effect allows readers to relive historic seasons that included three straight, eleven-win campaigns, signature victories over rival schools, and the development of future NFL stars like Jadeveon Clowney, Alshon Jeffery, and Stephon Gilmore. Exclusive interviews with players and the Head Ball Coach himself place readers on the sideline during some of the biggest games.

"Beyond the wins, Silvia and Miller reveal the man behind the visor—his partnership with his wife, Jerri; his relationships with his players; and his fierce competitiveness, sharp wit, and unwavering belief in South Carolina's ability to achieve greatness."

Spurrier also wrote the book "Head Ball Coach: My Life in Football" which was released in 2016. Over his 10 seasons with the Gamecocks, Spurrier compiled an 86-49 overall record, leaving as the school's winningest coach in school history. 

He led the Gamecocks to their first-ever SEC title game in 2010, and three straight 11-win seasons from 2011-2013. 

Fans can pre-order Spurrier's book ahead of its August publish date by following this link. 

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