The rumor mill regarding Steve Spurrier was in overload late Wednesday night.
WVLT in Knoxville led its evening broadcast with a report on Spurrier being linked to the University of Alabama coaching search, and the various rumors circulating.
When contacted by The Tuscaloosa News, sports director Rick Russo made it clear that the station did not report a signing, a rumor which had quickly spread on the Internet.
Russo said that Spurrier's brother Graham, who lives in Johnson City, Tenn., was quoted in the story as saying he didn't believe the coach would leave South Carolina.
Meanwhile, Fox6 in Birmingham reported that Spurrier had agreed to listen to a pitch from Alabama, but did not identify a source. The Tuscaloosa News could not confirm any potential meeting.
Finally, contrary to speculation, as of 11:45 p.m. The Tuscaloosa News had not been notified of any imminent press conferences.