Urban Meyer Out at Florida (merged)

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05_never_again said:
but as pantone said, he's still coaching the bowl game. if the health problem was serious enough, he should stop coaching immediately.

if he was going to coach the bowl game anyway, just make the announcement january 2 or after the national title game or something.
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good point, I'm just speculating.

Let's not forget we're playing cincy. not saying we should take them lightly, but... it's cincy. i doubt anyone is stressing to much. Or perhaps he won't be "coaching" as he usually does, just walking the sideline a la bowden and leaving the stress to the coordinators/coaches, while everyone can appreciate it for his last game.
 
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Not sure this has been discussed yet, but I wonder if this has anything to do with him not pursuing the ND job?
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pantone151 said:
Not sure this has been discussed yet, but I wonder if this has anything to do with him not pursuing the ND job?
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Doubtful.

Meyer squashed speculation about the ND job on several occasions.

I think this is a case of Meyer not taking care of himself, followed by a moment of clarity where he realized what was really most important.
 
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Lawrence Wright said:
Doubtful.

Meyer squashed speculation about the ND job on several occasions.
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That's what I mean. I wonder if he didn't pursue the ND job because he knew he would be doing something like this at seasons end...? Just an interesting thought.
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Little surprises me any more but I was stunned tonight to learn that Urban Meyer would resign as the head coach at Florida after the Sugar Bowl.

It was widely known in the football community that this season was a very stressful one for Meyer, who is only 45. The pressure of defending the national championship, being No. 1 for the entire season, and various off the field problems eventually took their toll on Meyer.

There was the Tim Tebow concussion and the constant second-guessing that came with his decision to let Tebow play against LSU.

Then came the Brandon Spikes eye-gouging incident against Georgia. Meyer originally suspended Spikes for only one half and was hit with a storm of national media criticism. Spikes later “asked” that his suspension extended to a full game and even that decision was met with skepticism.

He was fined $30,000 by the SEC office for commenting on officiating.

And finally there was the worst incident of all when defensive end Carlos Dunlap was arrested on an alcohol related incident on the Monday before the SEC championship game. Meyer never said this publicly but it was the worst kind of betrayal by a player on the eve of the biggest game of the year. Florida would not have beaten Alabama even if Dunlap had played. But the Gators got embarrassed and seemed shell shocked.

.........

2009 season took its toll on Meyer | Mr. College Football
 
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Guys, I apologize for earlier. I've had some people close to me with health problems and I got a little sensitive. Thanks.
 
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VolDad said:
Little surprises me any more but I was stunned tonight to learn that Urban Meyer would resign as the head coach at Florida after the Sugar Bowl.

It was widely known in the football community that this season was a very stressful one for Meyer, who is only 45. The pressure of defending the national championship, being No. 1 for the entire season, and various off the field problems eventually took their toll on Meyer.

There was the Tim Tebow concussion and the constant second-guessing that came with his decision to let Tebow play against LSU.

Then came the Brandon Spikes eye-gouging incident against Georgia. Meyer originally suspended Spikes for only one half and was hit with a storm of national media criticism. Spikes later “asked” that his suspension extended to a full game and even that decision was met with skepticism.

He was fined $30,000 by the SEC office for commenting on officiating.

And finally there was the worst incident of all when defensive end Carlos Dunlap was arrested on an alcohol related incident on the Monday before the SEC championship game. Meyer never said this publicly but it was the worst kind of betrayal by a player on the eve of the biggest game of the year. Florida would not have beaten Alabama even if Dunlap had played. But the Gators got embarrassed and seemed shell shocked.
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i understand that people handle stress in different ways, but those sorts of things meyer had dealt with in the past and they are what all big time college coaches deal with every season (injuries, player misconduct, etc.).

i'm beginning to think that the health issues are totally legit (the midseason heart attack nobody knew about being the lone exception) but they are a convenient excuse because he wants to do something else anyway.

if he had tebow/all his assistants/great prospects for a national title next year, i bet he finds a way to work through the health issues.
 
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05_never_again said:
i understand that people handle stress in different ways, but those sorts of things meyer had dealt with in the past and they are what all big time college coaches deal with every season (injuries, player misconduct, etc.).

i'm beginning to think that the health issues are totally legit (the midseason heart attack nobody knew about being the lone exception) but they are a convenient excuse because he wants to do something else anyway.

if he had tebow/all his assistants/great prospects for a national title next year, i bet he finds a way to work through the health issues.
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Totally agree.

I think Meyer worked through his health issues this season because the pieces were in place for a title run. The multiple hospital visits following the Bama game likely served as a wake-up call.
 
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It will be fun seeing Stoops in Neyland every other year but wow to this news! Time to raid their recruits before they hire someone.
 
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05_never_again said:
but as pantone said, he's still coaching the bowl game. if the health problem was serious enough, he should stop coaching immediately.

if he was going to coach the bowl game anyway, just make the announcement january 2 or after the national title game or something.
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Or if I am Foley after NSD
 
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also, i think it is about more than just health problems. he also said something about priorities and "faith and family."

i have no idea specifically what that means, but there could be a whole host of things going on.
 
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On the timing question: Announcing now lets his players focus on winning his last game for him and also gives Foley an extra week to line up his new man. With Layla being a UF grad, it just makes me think back to the Dickey thing a few years ago(o.k., several years ago). I just wonder if they wouldn't love to have CLK. I don't see him going or anything, but just wondering if it has crossed their minds. One thing is certain: this has to be the best and worst job available in college football. The best because of recruiting and the base is built. The worst because of the unreal expectations Spurrier started and Cryer/Tearbow added fuel to. Anyway, lets take it at face value until we know more and just wish the man and his family the best. I didn't want it to go down like this, but when something like this happens to you, it sure puts those priorities in order quick.
 
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Lawrence Wright said:
Totally agree.

I think Meyer worked through his health issues this season because the pieces were in place for a title run. The multiple hospital visits following the Bama game likely served as a wake-up call.
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yep, and if that is the case, then he certainly didn't put his health, "faith," and "family" first as he claims to be doing now.

if this is true, then faith and family come first to urban..........if florida isn't in optimal position for a title run.
 
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BamaHarv said:
I'll both introduce myself here, and respond to the thread.

I am a Bama fan. My "second" team is the Volunteers.

Oil and water, you might say, and I would agree.

I am alum to neither school, but I can't make myself cheer the Blazers :) . I'm a Bama fan due to proximity and exposure - My Dad was an Alabama state trooper and I was exposed to Bama football, and Bear Bryant early on, with VERY good seats. Yeah I'm an older guy haha.

I was also exposed to Tennessee football early on, having a fan in the family & I went to a few games.

I'm also a long time lurker to this forum. I think it's the best football forum around. Period.

But damn guys - you think Urban Meyer is stepping down, not from Florida but from coaching, because of Lane Kiffin? Because of Acid Reflux? Something is not being told. I hope he's O.K.
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Love how ESPN is saying the "stress of being the head coach at Florida" have had an impact on him. Really? Stoops, Carol, Saban et al don't have stress at their respective programs?! C'mon.
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pantone151 said:
Love how ESPN is saying the "stress of being the head coach at Florida" have had an impact on him. Really? Stoops, Carol, Saban et al don't have stress at their respective programs?! C'mon.
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yep, just heard that from herbstreit. that's the spin.

that could be true, but i'd give it about a 1% chance.

i would virtually guarantee you that meyer will coach again, probably even at florida.
 
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