In this photo taken on Oct. 11, 2009, South Carolina's head coach Steve Spurrier gestures before the start of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky at Williams Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina's Steve Spurrier and Alabama's Nick Saban share a passion for college football and a reputation as the best at what they do. The two coaches face each other for the first time since 2001 when the 22nd-ranked Gamecocks take on the No. 2 Crimson Tide. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

In this photo taken on Oct. 11, 2009, South Carolina's head coach Steve Spurrier gestures before the start of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky at Williams Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina's Steve Spurrier and Alabama's Nick Saban share a passion for college football and a reputation as the best at what they do. The two coaches face each other for the first time since 2001 when the 22nd-ranked Gamecocks take on the No. 2 Crimson Tide.

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  1. ESPN's Erin Andrews reports from the sidelines during a NCAA college football game between Auburn and Tennessee Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 in Knoxville, Tenn. Auburn won 26-22.
  2. Arkansas cheerleaders rally fans at an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009. Arkansas won 47-19.
  3. A security guard watches the end of an NCAA college football game between Arizona State and Oregon State as the moon rises above Sun Devil Stadium Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, in Tempe, Ariz.
  4. This undated handout provided by the NCAA shows James Isch. The NCAA picked James Isch to be interim president, a temporary replacement for the late Myles Brand. Isch joined the national staff in 1998 and has served as the governing body's vice president for administration and chief financial officer.
  5. Penn State coach Joe Paterno shouts before an NCAA college football game against Temple, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, in State College, Pa. Penn State won 31-6.
  6. Oregon State coach Mike Riley gestures before an NCAA college football game against UNLV on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, in Las Vegas.
  7. Alabama coach Nick Saban, center, applauds as linebacker Rolando McClain (25) comes off the field during the second half of their NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009. McClain had 12 tackles in their 38-20 win.
  8. Alabama coach Nick Saban pleads his case with an official during the second half of his team's 38-20 win over Kentucky in an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009.
  9. Alabama coach Nick Saban reacts on the sideline during the second half of his team's 38-20 win over Kentucky in an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009.
  10. Alabama Coach Nick Saban calls out a play during a NCAA college football game against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
  11. Alabama coach Nick Saban talks to his team during an NCAA college football game against North Texas at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009.
  12. Alabama Coach Nick Saban talks to his players after Florida International wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (4) returned a kick off for a touchdown during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
  13. COLUMBIA, SC - NOVEMBER 28: South Carolina Gamecocks Head Coach Steve Spurrier walks the sideline against the Clemson Tigers at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 28, 2009 in Columbia, South Carolina.
  14. COLUMBIA, SC - NOVEMBER 28: South Carolina Gamecocks Head Coach Steve Spurrier walks the sideline against the Clemson Tigers at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 28, 2009 in Columbia, South Carolina.
  15. COLUMBIA, SC - NOVEMBER 28: South Carolina Gamecocks Head Coach Steve Spurrier walks the sideline against the Clemson Tigers at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 28, 2009 in Columbia, South Carolina.
  16. COLUMBIA, SC - NOVEMBER 14: Head coach Urban Meyer (L) of the Florida Gators shakes hands with head coach Steve Spurrier (R) of the South Carolina Gamecocks during their game at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Columbia, South Carolina.

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