Steve Spurrier appears to have his heart set on landing a former SEC quarterback to lead his new football team.

In case you’ve been out of the loop, Spurrier is poised to become the first head coach of the Orlando Alliance of American Football team when the inaugural season of the spring professional football league begins in February. Spurrier has not been shy regarding his interest in adding Tim Tebow to his roster, but with the former Gator legend currently playing minor league baseball for the Mets organization, that door remains closed to the Orlando coach.

With Tebow doubtful to play in the AAF, Spurrier has turned his attention to his former signal caller in Columbia, Connor Shaw. Arguably the best QB in South Carolina history, Shaw went on to play in the NFL following his college playing career. However, his time in the NFL was short-lived, as injuries quickly derailed any chances he had of making a significant impact in the league.

During a recent appearance on South Carolina’s campus, for the All-Pro Dads event over the weekend, Shaw revealed that Spurrier asked him about his interest in returning to the field in an Orlando uniform. Shaw’s answer indicates he doesn’t believe his body would withstand the rigors of professional football at this point.

“He asked if I was interested, but my body is thanking me I am on the sidelines, coaching instead of playing,” Shaw said according to Lou Bezjak of The State. “I wish him nothing but the best. Everyone is excited for him to be back on the sidelines, so it will be fun.”

When Shaw and Spurrier joined forces on the sidelines, the two helped lead South Carolina to three consecutive 11-win seasons (from 2011 to 2013) — an accomplishment all the more incredible when you realize those three seasons represent the only 11-win seasons in the Gamecocks’ 111-year history.

Unfortunately for the AAF, it doesn’t appear we will get the opportunity for an encore next spring.