Calkins: Steve Spurrier goes way back with Memphis. And he remembers every win.
Steve Spurrier was in Memphis Sunday to accept the AutoZone Liberty Bowl’s Distinguished Citizen Award. (Courtesy of AutoZone Liberty Bowl)
Geoff Calkins
Geoff Calkins has been chronicling Memphis and Memphis sports for more than two decades. He is host of "The Geoff Calkins Show" from 9-11 a.m. M-F on 92.9 FM. Calkins has been named the best sports columnist in the country five times by the Associated Press sports editors, but still figures his best columns are about the people who make Memphis what it is.
Steve Spurrier returned to Memphis on Sunday to accept the AutoZone Liberty Bowl’s Distinguished Citizen Award. Some of his biggest triumphs involved Memphis. They may not be what you think.
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