Spurrier once said not to clap after losses, Beamer passes out praise in defeat
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Key Points:
- On September 29, 2006, South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier requested fans not to applaud if the team lost against Auburn.
- South Carolina narrowly lost to second-ranked Auburn with a final score of 24-17.
- A potential game-tying touchdown pass was dropped in the final minutes, and three passes to Sidney Rice were incomplete.
- Despite the loss, nearly 75,000 fans at Williams-Brice Stadium applauded the players for their effort.
- The game was broadcast on ESPN, highlighting the close contest and strong fan support.
