when Coach does something he doesn’t do it halfway
Part restaurant, part football museum, Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille is no exception. Spurrier wanted an authentic, action-packed atmosphere where he could share his legacy.
Leave it to the Head Ball Coach to create an immersive dining experience like no other right in the heart of Gator Nation. Where else could you stand inches from the 1966 Heisman Trophy before sitting down to the best elevated American casual cuisine in the city? Every restaurant claims to be one of a kind. But not every restaurant has a one-of-a-kind coach at the helm. Come share in the legacy.
the legacy
You know the quotes. You know his style. Now get to know the man and his legacy like never before. The kicker-QB. The savagely quotable HBC. The Florida legend who has made a career of making history is doing it again. This time in the restaurant industry.
In short, Spurrier amassed 282 total wins IN HIS CAREER and an 82% career winning percentage with the Gators.
As for his accomplishments
...here we go
Won one national championship (1996) with the Gators, and played for another (1995). Also won the AAF championship with the Orlando Apollos (2019)
Won seven SEC championships (1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000)
Named SEC Coach of the Year seven times (1990, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2005, 2010)
Appeared among the top twenty-five teams in the weekly polls 202 out of 203 weeks
Won at least nine games in each of his twelve seasons at Florida, one of only three coaches in college history to do so
Appeared in a bowl game in each of his last eleven seasons at Florida—one of only five schools to do so during the same time period
Only coach in major college history to win as many as 120 games in his first twelve seasons at one school
One of only two coaches in major college history to win ten or more games in six consecutive seasons (1993–1998)
The Gators were ranked number one in the polls twenty-nine times, appeared among the top five team for 117 weeks, and among the nation's top ten teams for 179 weeks
Only coach in major college history to win as many as 120 games in his first twelve seasons at one school (an overall record of 122–27–1, with a winning percentage of .8167)
Only college football team to score at least 500 points, including bowl games, for four consecutive years (1993–1996) since the NCAA began keeping statistics in 1937
HBC was the 3rd pick in the 1st round of the 1967 NFL/AFL draft. He was selected by the San Francisco 49ers, one pick before Bob Griese
Had three back-to-back seasons of 11-game wins at the University of South Carolina (2010, 2011, 2012), beating their previous best of 10 games
Scored the most points (52) between the hedges in Athens against Georgia. The only team to score 50 points at Georgia
Winningest coach in UF and University of South Carolina history, the only coach to have the most wins at 2 different Power 5 schools
Only living person in the College Hall of Fame as a player and a coach
Only Heisman winner to coach a Heisman winner (Danny Wuerrfel 1996)
Won more SEC Championships than lost home games (7 championships, 5 home losses in the Swamp)
Won 7 of the 9 SEC Championships at the University of Florida since 1932
A Victory At Every Turn
If you know, you know.
Spurrier’s boasts over 50 years of history. Everything from his Heisman trophy to championship rings to awards for character and leadership as both a player and as a coach.
But, for those who see all of this as just nice decoration, don’t worry, the food is worth fumbling over too.
