UPDATE: Urban Meyer's resignation is now a leave of absence

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Lawrence Wright said:
As if there would be no debate otherwise....

Meyer saying he had no interest in the ND job did nothing to stop the speculation over him taking the ND job.

People will always wonder. What Meyer says in the privacy of a recruit's living room carries much more weight than what he didn't say at today's press conference.
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I agree that revealing the problem is not an end all solution, I do think though it would have gone a long way to slow down the speculation. The best way to stop rumors is to simply face them and confron to them. When Meyer refused to do either it added fuel to the fire
 
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Coastypop said:
I agree that revealing the problem is not an end all solution, I do think though it would have gone a long way to slow down the speculation. The best way to stop rumors is to simply face them and confron to them. When Meyer refused to do either it added fuel to the fire
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Right....he confronted the ND rumors yet some folks still claimed he was headed for South Bend.

Whatever information Meyer provided on his medical condition would be used against him. It's no different than some of you speculating how rival coaches will use the lack of information at the presser against UF.

The speculation is only beginning, as evidenced by all the discussion here. Meyer spelling out his medical condition wouldn't change anything.
 
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Lawrence Wright said:
Right....he confronted the ND rumors yet some folks still claimed he was headed for South Bend.

Whatever information Meyer provided on his medical condition would be used against him. It's no different than some of you speculating how rival coaches will use the lack of information at the presser against UF.

The speculation is only beginning, as evidenced by all the discussion here. Meyer spelling out his medical condition wouldn't change anything.
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It most certainly would reduce the speculation as to what his medical condition is to less than two pages in this thread.
 
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Lawrence Wright said:
Right....he confronted the ND rumors yet some folks still claimed he was headed for South Bend.

Whatever information Meyer provided on his medical condition would be used against him. It's no different than some of you speculating how rival coaches will use the lack of information at the presser against UF.

The speculation is only beginning, as evidenced by all the discussion here. Meyer spelling out his medical condition wouldn't change anything.
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And with that speculation will come added pressure and stress, depending on his health condition it may well be all over for Meyer :salute:
 
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awebb7 said:
Duh. He is still head coach! Why is this a question?
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Well, I jumped to the last two pages of this thread, and it looked like a discussion of him not coaching next season. Then, I did a web search and found that article that had, at the time, been posted for only 14 minutes. So, I thought I had new news.

But, thanks for interjecting yourself anyway.
 
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This just in: Shelley Meyer along with her three children held and evening press conference where it was announced they would transfer to Coach Dan Mullins. Coach Dan has always been a father figure to me said Nicki Meyer and i wanted something more permanent in my life. Shelley Meyer said after careful consideration, "This is the best move for me and my children".
Film at 11:00.
 
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Vercingetorix said:
When you release a statement saying you're walking away from being coach at Florida because of your health, and then less than 24 hours later you're sitting at a press conference saying "no, wait, after I went to one practice and hung out with the players I've changed my mind," then you've made at least the broad details about your medical condition a matter of public debate. Sorry.
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I think you're confusing matters of public debate with issues requiring mandatory full disclosure.
 
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Lawrence Wright said:
Whatever information Meyer provided on his medical condition would be used against him.

The speculation is only beginning, as evidenced by all the discussion here. Meyer spelling out his medical condition wouldn't change anything.
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Well, which is it?

Speculation is today's world of message boards, blogs and mass media is often much worse than the truth. He chose not to answer the questions after citing his health as the reason for leaving. He can't un-ring that bell.

I also find it odd that Shelly stated this afternoon that there was "no way" he was coming back. That his daughter was "glad to have daddy back" - and yet all it took for him to blow off his health and family was seeing a national championship banner at the swamp.

He won't be back - this is a stunt to try and salvage a recruiting class and bide time to find a replacement.
 
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Septic said:
Well, which is it?

Speculation is today's world of message boards, blogs and mass media is often much worse than the truth. He chose not to answer the questions after citing his health as the reason for leaving. He can't un-ring that bell.

I also find it odd that Shelly stated this afternoon that there was "no way" he was coming back. That his daughter was "glad to have daddy back" - and yet all it took for him to blow off his health and family was seeing a national championship banner at the swamp.

He won't be back - this is a stunt to try and salvage a recruiting class and bide time to find a replacement.
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That's not how Jeremy Foley operates. If JF had any inclination that Meyer didn't want to be in Gainesville, the coaching search would be on.

I don't disagree that the timing and circumstances are odd, but to act like you know exactly what's going on with this situation is laughable.

Nobody knows how this will play out.
 
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Lawrence Wright said:
Right....he confronted the ND rumors yet some folks still claimed he was headed for South Bend.Whatever information Meyer provided on his medical condition would be used against him. It's no different than some of you speculating how rival coaches will use the lack of information at the presser against UF. The speculation is only beginning, as evidenced by all the discussion here. Meyer spelling out his medical condition wouldn't change anything.
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Dude quit with the damage control. This is an epic disaster
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Lawrence Wright said:
That's not how Jeremy Foley operates. If JF had any inclination that Meyer didn't want to be in Gainesville, the coaching search would be on.

I don't disagree that the timing and circumstances are odd, but to act like you know exactly what's going on with this situation is laughable.

Nobody knows how this will play out.
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You don't think the coaching search is in 5th gear in Gainesville? You're kidding yourself.
 
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Lawrence Wright said:
That's not how Jeremy Foley operates. If JF had any inclination that Meyer didn't want to be in Gainesville, the coaching search would be on.

I don't disagree that the timing and circumstances are odd, but to act like you know exactly what's going on with this situation is laughable.

Nobody knows how this will play out.[/QUOTE]

Good to see that he did nothing to convince you either
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VolsNSkinsFan said:
Dude quit with the damage control. This is an epic disaster
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I know,right???? This guy needs to be getting paid by UF for his tireless devotion to a coach who is, at best, just having second thoughts and who, at worst, is just plain unstable..... Spin it however you want dude but this is bad bad BAD for Florida......
 
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ukvols said:
Well, I jumped to the last two pages of this thread, and it looked like a discussion of him not coaching next season. Then, I did a web search and found that article that had, at the time, been posted for only 14 minutes. So, I thought I had new news.

But, thanks for interjecting yourself anyway.
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1) You obviously missed the sarcasm.

2) Before adding to the conversation it is usually best to read the entire thread.
 
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Coastypop said:
Lawrence Wright said:
That's not how Jeremy Foley operates. If JF had any inclination that Meyer didn't want to be in Gainesville, the coaching search would be on.

I don't disagree that the timing and circumstances are odd, but to act like you know exactly what's going on with this situation is laughable.

Nobody knows how this will play out.[/QUOTE]

Good to see that he did nothing to convince you either
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He's not leaving...that's a good enough start for me.
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#395
Found out about this yesterday, just read this whole thread and read some other stories, here is my take:

* LW is on here trying to a) do damage control (weird) and b) convince himself that this isn't all that bad
* This is an epic disaster for UF. I still see UF getting a decent class, but they won't have the #3 spot.
* even if he comes back, the kids aren't going to trust him, going to take some time to get that back
* when we beat UF next year in Knoxville, regardless of who is coaching the Gators, there is a built in excuse for the loss (and every other loss that they experience next year)
 
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Ok people lets look at all the Info we have from this:.
Few statements from Urban:

1.) Family is before anything else, my 2nd family is my players and coaches.

2.) I want to do whats best for my family.

3.) After going to practice today I want to stay with the Florida Program.

Statements from Mrs. Meyers:

1.) He will not reconsider this decision

Statement from his Oldest Daughter:

2.) I finally get my daddy back!

And now the breakdown:

1.) OK Urban, so you want to do whats best for your family? Then why did you reconsider the coaching position back after you told your family that he's done coaching at UF for now and he will resign. Sounds like a great idea! *Sarcasm*

2.) Now with the practice idea, thats total BS. Of course a team is going to come out and work hard for a BCS bowl game! Yeah they are going to miss you but they will move on.

Now to Family:

1.) Now your wife tells the Orlando Sentinel that you will "not reconsider his decision". Are you really going to go against your wife that you love?

2.) If my daughter said "Yay! I get my daddy back." I would be flattered that I ever "left".

Now people what is wrong with this is before he got onto the plane to go to Louisiana, he told his family that he was going to reconsider and come back sometime then immediatly left.

I don't know about any of you but all of that does not make any sense what-so-ever. Just thought I would let VN know what I thought. There you go. TIFWIW. :hi:
 
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Lawrence Wright said:
No, it's not.

Bobby Petrino or Dan Mullen coaching at UF would be an epic disaster.

I'm happy Meyer is staying...I can totally understand you not feeling the same way.
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Dude... I can understand why you don't want to see and accept what's going on.

Isn't denial the first step in the grieving process?
 
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Lawrence Wright said:
Coastypop said:
He's not leaving...that's a good enough start for me.
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Whether he's leaving or not is immaterial at this point.... CUM has lost a TON of credibility as someone who can be trusted.... At least he was getting credit for doing the right thing by his fammily 24 hours ago... now even THAT is out the window....
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Lawrence Wright said:
That's not how Jeremy Foley operates. If JF had any inclination that Meyer didn't want to be in Gainesville, the coaching search would be on.

I don't disagree that the timing and circumstances are odd, but to act like you know exactly what's going on with this situation is laughable.

Nobody knows how this will play out.
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I think that everyone knows how this plays out...not good for the gator faithful.
 
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bluetickhound16 said:
I know,right???? This guy needs to be getting paid by UF for his tireless devotion to a coach who is, at best, just having second thoughts and who, at worst, is just plain unstable..... Spin it however you want dude but this is bad bad BAD for Florida......
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You did a great job of spinning with that post.

Meyer says he loves UF and he's staying.

UT fans think it's bad for Florida while UF fans are glad he's not stepping down. No surprises there.
 
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