Fans, media and former player reaction to Steve Spurrier, one of the most respected and idolized coaches in college football history, imminent decision to retire from South Carolina:

Hey @SC_HBC, let us know the date for the retirement party. We can bring sandwiches. pic.twitter.com/mxfghiz6zv

— Arby's (@Arbys) October 13, 2015

Steve Spurrier is one of the greatest coaches in college football history. Simple as that.

— Paul Finebaum (@finebaum) October 13, 2015

Coach Spurrier has impacted & influenced more of us in this business than he will ever know. He will be missed and will always be the "HBC"

— Hugh Freeze (@CoachHughFreeze) October 13, 2015

Thanks @SC_HBC Spurrier for all you've done for college football…and for me. Your impact on me changed the trajectory of my life.

— Danny Wuerffel (@DannyWuerffel) October 13, 2015

Spurrier when a fire at Auburn destroyed 20 books: "The real tragedy was that 15 hadn't been colored yet."

— Paul Myerberg (@PaulMyerberg) October 13, 2015

Coach Spurrier did more for me, my family, our university, and the game of football than we will ever know. Forever indebted. #HBC

— Spencer Lanning (@LanningSpencer) October 13, 2015

Spurrier is the reason I became a fan of college football. The game won't be the same without him. Thank you, Coach. pic.twitter.com/SXu6PI6851

— Justin King (@JustinKing) October 13, 2015

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