Urban Meyer Out at Florida (merged)

[Gee-Rant]

Ouch.

 

[7thgroupvolfan]

You guys are quick. It's a celebration Charlie Murphy!

 

[TennesseePride]

Per ESPN..

Due to Health Reasons..

 

[SpringBokVol]

This could really impact recruiting. I hope CLK and Co jump all over this.

 

[TrueOrange]

I'm guessing he's getting an NFL job

maybe he's going wherever Tebow gets drafted :birgits_giggle:

 

[orange parmejohn]

WOW is all i can say

 

[bkdamoron]

Florida coach Urban Meyer steps down for health reasons - ESPN

 

[banman360]

i dont even want to troll the gator boards. i bet it is absolute meltdown

 

[VBrew]

According to ESPN, for health reasons.

 

[WillisWG]

wth?

 

[UTvol53]

health problems

 

[GIVEHIM-6]

wth I just heard this,on the Pitt game.

 

[got orange]

aww you beat me to it. I saw it too.

Crazy :crazy:

 

[RockyTopGA]

Meyer to coach final game at Sugar BowlComment Email Print Share ESPN.com news services

Urban Meyer is stepping down as coach of the Florida football team, athletics director Jeremy Foley announced Saturday afternoon in a release.

"I have given my heart and soul to coaching college football and mentoring young men for the last 24-plus years and I have dedicated most of my waking moments the last five years to the Gator football program," Meyer said in statement. "I have ignored my health for years, but recent developments have forced me to re-evaluate my priorities of faith and family.

"After consulting with my family, Dr. Machen, Jeremy Foley and my doctors, I believe it is in my best interest to step aside and focus on my health and family.

"I'm proud to be a part of the Gainesville community and the Gator Nation and I plan to remain in Gainesville and involved with the University of Florida.

"I'm very appreciative for the opportunity I've had to be a part of a tremendous institution - from Dr. Machen to Jeremy Foley and the entire administrative staff at UF. I'm also very thankful for the chance to work with some of the best assistants in college football and coach some of the best college football players and watch them grow both on and off the field as people. I will cherish the relationships with them the most."

Meyer will coach his last game for Florida against Cincinnati on Jan. 1 at the Sugar Bowl.

 

[Crew]

Just saw it on espn.....WTF

 

[BVols20]

just read an article that his decision was based on health issues??? idk???

 

[BrierVol61]

I think you are right, there has to be a reason / cause. He didn't take the Notre Dame job. Something is forcing him out.

 

[NationofVols]

Florida coach Urban Meyer steps down for health reasons - ESPN


It clearly states that it's health reasons. He was hospitalized right after the SECCG I believe. Clearly something is wrong.

 

[DC Vol]

I'm guessing he's getting an NFL job

maybe he's going wherever Tebow gets drafted :birgits_giggle:

Meyer and Tebow are the only chance Jacksonville has to revitalize that franchise and keep it there.


That's my guess too.

 

[Pacer92]

Hate for anybody to have health issues...hope for the best!

 

[pantone151]

i was half asleep on the couch and heard that and shot up...

edited for poor joke.

 

[hmanvolfan]

Is it April Fool's day? :blink:

 

[vols1707]

didnt get on the lane train

 

[Vol423]

Meyer was even more petrified of Kiffin than we originally thought. He knew the can of whoop ass was getting ready to be opened!

 

[VolCowboy]

I was thinking NFL too, regardless of his given reason