Spurrier says video backs Garcia's decision

Upon further video review, South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier said he could "sort of understand" what quarterback Stephen Garcia saw in the Florida secondary on the fourth-quarter interception that halted a Gamecocks' drive and essentially snuffed out their upset hopes.
Immediately after Florida's 24-14 win, Spurrier expressed frustration that Garcia threw a backside slant to Moe Brown rather than stick with primary receiver Jason Barnes, who was running a slant on the right side of the field.
Brown was not expecting the ball, which zipped past him, caromed off the helmet of Florida cornerback Markihe Anderson and into the arms of defensive end Justin Trattou, who returned it 53 yards to the USC 26.
Four plays later, Tim Tebow put the Gators up by 10 with a 1-yard touchdown run.
Garcia said he looked Brown's way because the Gators had "inside leverage" on Barnes, which Spurrier said Sunday appeared to be the case.
"Actually the guy covering Moe Brown was a little bit on his outside shoulder. And the guy covering Jason was a little bit on his inside," Spurrier said. "So he chose to go over there, and I think the ball sort of snuck up on Moe somehow or another. ... Just an unfortunate thing. Hopefully, we can learn from it to execute that play a little better."
Brown did not get a hand on the ball, which he said he did not see until the last second.
"He should have known every time you go out, you're a potential candidate," Spurrier said. "That one generally goes to the other side, and we talked about the other side (during the timeout) between the third and fourth quarter. For some reason, he just wasn't expecting it, I don't think."
Ball plays. After saying last week he likely would take over as the principal offensive play-caller, Spurrier downplayed the change Sunday when asked about his role. Spurrier, whose son Steve Spurrier Jr. has called most of the plays since last season, appeared to be more involved with the offense against the Gators.
"I've been calling plays. It wasn't anything hugely different than what we've been doing. I wish I'd let someone else call 'em, how's that?" said Spurrier, laughing. "It wasn't much different than what I've been doing really all year."
The Gamecocks have not scored more than 16 points since beating Kentucky 28-26 on Oct. 10, and rank 102nd among 120 teams nationally in scoring offense with 20.6 points a game.

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