Steve Spurrier called this time of year “talking season.”

The retired "Head Ball Coach" at Florida and South Carolina hypes (video, above) ESPN's coverage from Hoover, Ala., with an introductory video that calls on SEC coaches at Media Day to "talk the talk."

The four-day event continues Tuesday with Georgia, Florida, Vanderbilt and Mississippi State reps taking the dais.

Former Florida player and head coach Steve Spurrier makes remarks after he was honored during a game against Massachusetts, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, in Gainesville, Fla.

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