UF's Urban Meyer Steps Down as Head Football Coach

[Ronnie-]

At least Saban spoke up before some of our more retarded fans chimed in

Saban calls Meyer a 'great person as well as a great coach' | Tide Source - al.com

"Our thoughts and prayers are with Urban and his family at this time," Saban said. "He is a first class coach and the success he's had is unmatched in our profession, especially over the last five years at Florida.

"We hope he is able to regain his health and have the opportunity to coach again in the future. Urban Meyer is a great person as well as a great coach, and the game of college football is better with him as a part of it."

 

[Hart5150]

I was reading a Miami Hurricane forum a little while ago and every post claimed that Meyer was just afraid to face the Hurricanes so he is leaving coaching.

I honestly hope the guy is ok. He is one of the greatest coaches ever. All the guy did was win.

Miami isn't on the schedule until 2013. But, I'm sure that is the reason. Silly Canes.

 

[raoul5788]

So who's going to take his job, his brother Rural? :haha:haha:haha

 

[cosmo_kramer]

The timing is curious too. If Florida had beaten Alabama I wonder if he would have stepped down now, after the BCS title game, or not at all??

Not everyone is built to handle the stress, or is not good enough at delagating tasks to their subordinates to be able to alleviate some of the pressure....

 

[HD MM]

This just in: Urban Myer is NOT stepping down. (According to CBS).

He will just be taking an indefinite leave of absence.....

[ame="http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4774134"]Florida Gators coach Urban Meyer will return after leave of absence - ESPN[/ame]

 

[mccoyrj]

This just in: Urban Myer is NOT stepping down. (According to CBS).

He will just be taking an indefinite leave of absence.....

Source: Florida Gators coach Urban Meyer could return after leave of absence - ESPN

Perhaps he was reminded about potential recruits and told to change the tune of his swansong. The program has it's priorities you know.

 

[salsadancer7]

So does this mean this whole health thing is a farce?

 

[iceturkee]

stay tuned for the 4:30 presser.

 

[HD MM]

You'd think Myer would think long and hard about this before making such a big decision, only to change his mind.

 

[tigerfan33]

Gator assistant: 'Meyer knew he made a mistake' | SEC Chatter - al.com

what a circus this is going to be!!!

 

[tigerfan33]

ESPN is saying that the offensive cordnator will take over and Meyer will resume when ready to return.

 

[The Insider]

I hope Meyer takes care of himself. Hes given us 5 years, 2 national titles. and a BCS bowl.. Not to bad considering where we were before he got here.

 

[cosmo_kramer]

Gator assistant: 'Meyer knew he made a mistake' | SEC Chatter - al.com

what a circus this is going to be!!!

Never mind!!

 

[mccoyrj]

Not sure what is going on in Florida, but hope it continues. I'm sure there are several blue chippers out there rethinking their commitments.

 

[Lkr]

Brett Favre is a college football coach now?

 

[iceturkee]

Not sure what is going on in Florida, but hope it continues. I'm sure there are several blue chippers out there rethinking their commitments.

actually, most who gave verbals were staying...a few have changed their minds.

 

[HD MM]

Not sure what is going on in Florida, but hope it continues. I'm sure there are several blue chippers out there rethinking their commitments.

I hope all those recruits come to their senses and pick the more stable college to go to........ THE Ohio State! The Vest is in good health and isn't going anywhere!

 

[cosmo_kramer]

Meyer status has two Gator commitments looking again at UT GoVolsXtra

This type of thing has to be the reason Meyer pulls a 180 and basically is damage control to keep the blue chips committed. And, even if he was going to stay retired the timing is curious too. Why not wait until after the bowl game to make the announcement??

 

[salsadancer7]

I hope all those recruits come to their senses and pick the more stable college to go to........ THE Ohio State! The Vest is in good health and isn't going anywhere!

IF they are Florida kids...and they wanna stay closer to home, MIAMI who be a more suitable option.

 

[Jimbo]

I hope all those recruits come to their senses and pick the more stable college to go to........ THE Ohio State! The Vest is in good health and isn't going anywhere!

And could use some offensive firepower :up

Wonder how many DON'T go to the Ohio State University , because of the antiquated offense ?