The University of Florida gave its field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium a new name. It will now be Steve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium after former player and head coach Steve Spurrier, the school revealed Thursday:
It's official - "Florida Field" is now "Steve Spurrier-Florida Field!" #GoGators https://t.co/Vas3Aep21l pic.twitter.com/c0dlXpFQ9s
— Florida Gators (@FloridaGators) June 9, 2016
Spurrier responded to the news in a statement (via Gators writer Scott Carter):
Full statement from @SC_HBC on #Gators adding his name to Florida Field.