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I am sure you are tired of hearing questions about the Texas A&M coaching situation, but I heard Steve Spurrier mentioned as a possible candidate. Do you think the Aggies will actually consider him, and if so, how do you think he would compete against Texas, Oklahoma and Texas Tech in recruiting?
--Matt, Corpus Christi, Texas

At some point, I'd like to take a visit to whatever planet it is Aggies fans come from. Would A&M "consider" Spurrier? Sure. They've already set their sights on Tommy Tuberville, and Dennis Erickson is apparently on their "Plan B" list. Why not throw Spurrier into the mix as long as we're playing Monopoly?

Now, will Spurrier "consider" the Aggies? Sure ... for about as long as it takes to read this sentence.

The guy specifically chose South Carolina because at this point in his career, he wanted a low-pressure environment where the expectations are manageable. Texas A&M -- where they expect the coach to compete at the same level as Texas, despite an all-time record of 35-73-5 against the 'Horns -- does not fit that description.

Any chance the bowl gods would match up Illinois and Florida in a bowl this year? What a fun story that would be.
--Jerry Burke, Columbia, Ill.

Actually, it's quite possible that's exactly the matchup we'll see in the Capital One Bowl. Both teams still remain possibilities for BCS at-large berths -- as I wrote this week, 9-3 Illinois might sneak in if the Pac-10 only produces one eligible team, and while I'm currently projecting an anticipated 10-2 Georgia team in the Sugar Bowl, a 9-3 Florida team would probably be the choice if the Dawgs reach the SEC title game but lose. If neither garner BCS invites, however, the folks in Orlando would snap up both teams in a heartbeat.

That said, while I don't doubt Illinois coach Ron Zook would welcome the opportunity to gain a little redemption against the school that fired him, I can't imagine Urban Meyer would be too thrilled about the matchup. Besides the obvious awkwardness, it's your classic setup where one team (the Illini) is far more jacked up to be there than the other (the Gators). Presumably Meyer would stress the importance to his players of getting a "head start" on an anticipated championship run next season -- though Zook could certainly say the same thing to his troops. Personally, I just want to watch Tebow and Percy Harvin go against Juice Williams and Arrelious Benn.

Stewart, is there any way you can continue the Mailbag year round? It's only November and already I'm thinking about how I'm going to get my weekly fix of college football. The mailbag is my main connection now and I'll be lost without it in the offseason.
--James, Austin, Texas

That's very nice of you to say, James, but I have to confess: This season has been unusually exhausting to cover and I'm already kind of limping to the finish line. I'll have to take a break at some point. Perhaps we can institute reruns?

Do know, however, that it brings a smile to my face whenever my readers show their appreciation like you did.

I have gone over this in my mind more times than is healthy, and I just can't figure it out. How do you earn a living without having:
1. A command of the English language.
2. The ability to mentally spar and win over anyone but some moronic e-mailer.
3. Any kind of coherent metaphor.
4. Wit.
5. Common sense.
6. Basic college football knowledge.
--Chris, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Your write -- I kneed to werk on mi Inglish.

Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!