Tampa Radio Station says Meyer to UF

Breeze · 12-03-2004, 10:42 AM

Jax Times Union also reporting this.

moriarty · 12-03-2004, 10:44 AM

Sounds like the better move. Alot more talent to start with on the Florida team than on the Notre Dame squad. Antoher blow to ND's rep. assuming they were interested.

Wonder if Meyer will coach the BCS game.

Breeze · 12-03-2004, 10:45 AM

initial reports are $2 million a year.

VPI97 · 12-03-2004, 10:50 AM

Wow. Notre Dame insiders were saying Meyer was a done deal for then just yesterday.

Cuckoo · 12-03-2004, 10:52 AM

Good. Maybe they'll leave my boy Stoops alone now.

Seriously, I think this is a good move. Meyer's the best out there, and they needed to grab him before ND did.

Warhammer · 12-03-2004, 10:53 AM

If ND let go of Willingham to get Meyer they are going to be feeling like fools. I really wish they would get rid of Kevin White...

mckerney · 12-03-2004, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by VPI97

Wow. Notre Dame insiders were saying Meyer was a done deal for then just yesterday.

Which kind of makes it all worthwhile.

rkmsuf · 12-03-2004, 10:58 AM

Urban?

Hometown:
Ashtabula, Ohio

this is clearly a misnomer.

SunDancer · 12-03-2004, 10:59 AM

I though Meyer was meeting with ND today and yesterday? If Meyer goes to Florida, won't the Gators have to pay (I know he can bolt to ND at no cost) to buyout his deal with Utah?

WSUCougar · 12-03-2004, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

Urban?

Hometown:
Ashtabula, Ohio

this is clearly a misnomer.

Well, The Sticks Meyer sounded a little too weird for them.

Easy Mac · 12-03-2004, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

Urban?

Hometown:
Ashtabula, Ohio

this is clearly a misnomer.

He was named after one of the Popes of a similar moniker.

albionmoonlight · 12-03-2004, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SunDancer

I though Meyer was meeting with ND today and yesterday? If Meyer goes to Florida, won't the Gators have to pay (I know he can bolt to ND at no cost) to buyout his deal with Utah?

If so, I can't see Florida balking at the cost.

WSUCougar · 12-03-2004, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Easy Mac

He was named after one of the Popes of a similar moniker.

That's what his brother Pius keeps saying anyway.

Ksyrup · 12-03-2004, 11:10 AM

I can just picture yesterday's meeting...

Meyer: "Sorry I couldn't get here any faster, getting flights out of Gainesville is a bitch. Which reminds me, you guys didn't fire Ty and automatically assume I'd take the job did you? Because I'm headed to UF."

ND Morons: "Uhhhhh....no. No, we didn't. We, uh, we value your opinion as a ND supporter, and we were just wondering what you thought of some of the candidates on our list to replace Ty. *Makes erasing motion* Here, what do you think of some of these guys?"

scooper · 12-03-2004, 11:21 AM

This isn't a done deal. The sources quoted by the article are UF sources. Both side's sources are claiming UM. This is from WNDU's website:

"Meyer is also coveted by Florida. The Times-Union newspaper in Jacksonville reported today that Meyer has been offered the Gators job and is expected to accept but two sources very close to the search process say that is not true and they fully expect Meyer to take the Notre Dame job if it's offered or if it already has been offered."

I'm not saying he won't end up at Florida, but until there is a press conference at either school, I wouldn't bet on anything.

rkmsuf · 12-03-2004, 11:26 AM

Get that boy over to the Mons Venus and wrap this puppy up.

Ksyrup · 12-03-2004, 11:29 AM

Well, usually, we all *know* well in advance of a press conference, but I agree that it's probably not a done deal from either side. Still, ND has a lot to lose if they don't get him, and I, for one, would laugh my ass off if he went to UF - even if that meant UF would get better.

I just hope that when Bowden retires, someone worth while is out there, and we won't be in the position of having to settle for a retread of lesser candidate.

scooper · 12-03-2004, 11:37 AM

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Still, ND has a lot to lose if they don't get him

Yes and no. My understanding is he's not the only guy they've talked to, but he's the only one that has been a public spectacle and he is probably the first choice.

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Get that boy over to the Mons Venus and wrap this puppy up.

Heck, if that's what it takes, I'll take the job.

Swaggs · 12-03-2004, 11:56 AM

Hopefully he will go the press conference wearing a Notre Dame cap and then announce at the last second that he is choosing Florida and switch caps.

Huckleberry · 12-03-2004, 11:57 AM

Meyer is playing Notre Dame like a fiddle. Ditto Stoops and Oklahoma.

Meyer is using the ND opening for a fatter contract from Florida. Stoops is using the Florida opening for a fatter contract from Oklahoma. Meyer will almost certainly move to Florida and Stoops has no intention of leaving OU.

Stoops is interested in getting a big raise this year because he doesn't feel they will be able to do as well next season. The Florida job opening just made his job easier.

scooper · 12-03-2004, 12:06 PM

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Meyer is using the ND opening for a fatter contract from Florida.

Apparently so, as the UF deal is reported to be up to $1 million per year richer than ND's.

scooper · 12-03-2004, 12:10 PM

And from what I just heard, it worked. Possibly a presser this afternoon.

Lathum · 12-03-2004, 12:25 PM

I think it's a crappy move at the time. I know there is alot of money there and he needs to get to work at Florida, but such a big deal is being made of what Utah has accomplished this year and this completly takes away from that.

DeToxRox · 12-03-2004, 12:33 PM

Urban Meyer starts in the recreation of my two dads, starring Notre Dame and Flordia.

Notre Dame has to be Paul Reiser

scooper · 12-03-2004, 12:53 PM

I'm conceeding.

UM to UF.

I like the next rumored target, more than I would have liked Meyer, actually, but I think they have no prayer.

And I bet Kevin White loses his job this time.

Desnudo · 12-03-2004, 01:03 PM

That it just deserts.

scooper · 12-03-2004, 01:48 PM

More info: He really was ND's to lose and they lost him. Money was somewhat important, but ND also would not make a few exemptions on academic/recruiting issues.

fflix · 12-03-2004, 01:51 PM

who is the next rumored target?

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Originally Posted by scooper

I'm conceeding.

UM to UF.

I like the next rumored target, more than I would have liked Meyer, actually, but I think they have no prayer.

And I bet Kevin White loses his job this time.

DeToxRox · 12-03-2004, 02:00 PM

if i am notre dame i go for butch davis

ISiddiqui · 12-03-2004, 02:01 PM

They could try and make a play for Tedford, down at Cal.

DeToxRox · 12-03-2004, 02:02 PM

Norm Chow?

scooper · 12-03-2004, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by fflix

who is the next rumored target?

I'm not going to name that target because I think ND will fall on their face, but my money on the eventual hire is Hawkins at Boise St. No real info here, just a guess. I see him as kind of an Urban Meyer Light. Very Light.

Cuckoo · 12-03-2004, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DeToxRoxDVHStyle

Norm Chow?

I'm betting Norm Chow doesn't leave USC. Just a guess, but he seems like a guy who enjoys being a coordinator more than he'd like to be a head coach. Who knows though.

scooper · 12-03-2004, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

They could try and make a play for Tedford, down at Cal.

The name's come up and I'd actually prefer him to Meyer, but with the lowball offer they gave Meyer, I think he's a pipe dream with his new extension at Cal.

I think they can still get a good coach, but it won't be a name that makes anybody go "wow. they are serious about this"

rkmsuf · 12-03-2004, 02:08 PM

Charlie Weiss

CHEMICAL SOLDIER · 12-03-2004, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by scooper

The name's come up and I'd actually prefer him to Meyer, but with the lowball offer they gave Meyer, I think he's a pipe dream with his new extension at Cal.

I think they can still get a good coach, but it won't be a name that makes anybody go "wow. they are serious about this"

Lou Holtz.

scooper · 12-03-2004, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

Charlie Weiss

It's being thrown around. He's an ND grad. But after the Bob Davie debacle, I think they need somebody with head coaching experience.

MacroGuru · 12-03-2004, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Cuckoo

I'm betting Norm Chow doesn't leave USC. Just a guess, but he seems like a guy who enjoys being a coordinator more than he'd like to be a head coach. Who knows though.

Norm is interviewing with Stanford within the week.

DeToxRox · 12-03-2004, 02:11 PM

Whats Rick Paulis doing these days

rkmsuf · 12-03-2004, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by scooper

It's being thrown around. He's an ND grad. But after the Bob Davie debacle, I think they need somebody with head coaching experience.

Doesn't mean they think that. Seems like they want an offensive mind.

DeToxRox · 12-03-2004, 02:13 PM

I actually think Gruden would be the best fit.

He just seems like he could be the ultimate recruiter.

moriarty · 12-03-2004, 02:14 PM

Gruden?

Edit - beat me to it.

DeToxRox · 12-03-2004, 02:15 PM

Jeebers here: Mike Price to ND

scooper · 12-03-2004, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DeToxRoxDVHStyle

I actually think Gruden would be the best fit.

He just seems like he could be the ultimate recruiter.

In 2001, Gruden to ND was closer to reality than people think. It was real close. But that ship has sailed.

Desnudo · 12-03-2004, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

Doesn't mean they think that. Seems like they want an offensive mind.

I would imagine Weiss would prefer an NFL head job since he seems to pop-up on the short list.

scooper · 12-03-2004, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DeToxRoxDVHStyle

Jeebers here: Mike Price to ND

The strippers in South Bend are too ugly.

Cuckoo · 12-03-2004, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by indoorsoccersim

Norm is interviewing with Stanford within the week.

Yeah, I've heard that. I just think he may be one of the few who feel more comfortable as a coordinator. It may come down to the salary difference. Carroll would make sure USC made a competitive offer for a coordinator, but they wouldn't match the head coach money he'd get elsewhere.

Again, it's just a guess. It just seems to me like USC works so well with Carroll as the enthusiastic and charismatic head coach and Chow as the "brains behind the operation" as it were.

moriarty · 12-03-2004, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by scooper

I'm not going to name that target because I think ND will fall on their face, but my money on the eventual hire is Hawkins at Boise St. No real info here, just a guess. I see him as kind of an Urban Meyer Light. Very Light.

Wait a minute. If it's a 'rumoured' target, why can't you just name it?

ND already fell on their face a while ago.

scooper · 12-03-2004, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by moriarty

Wait a minute. If it's a 'rumoured' target, why can't you just name it?

ND already fell on their face a while ago.

Because it's rumored. If he in fact becomes a target, you'll find out.

Eaglesfan27 · 12-03-2004, 02:25 PM

I'm so happy that ND fell on its face, only because I think Ty deserved better from them.

12-03-2004, 10:45 AM	#3
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12-03-2004, 10:50 AM	#4
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12-03-2004, 10:52 AM	#5
Cuckoo College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Edmond, OK	Good. Maybe they'll leave my boy Stoops alone now. Seriously, I think this is a good move. Meyer's the best out there, and they needed to grab him before ND did. __________________ Commissioner - North American Football League Dallas Cowboys GM

12-03-2004, 10:58 AM	#8
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12-03-2004, 11:10 AM	#14
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I can just picture yesterday's meeting... Meyer: "Sorry I couldn't get here any faster, getting flights out of Gainesville is a bitch. Which reminds me, you guys didn't fire Ty and automatically assume I'd take the job did you? Because I'm headed to UF." ND Morons: "Uhhhhh....no. No, we didn't. We, uh, we value your opinion as a ND supporter, and we were just wondering what you thought of some of the candidates on our list to replace Ty. Makes erasing motion Here, what do you think of some of these guys?" __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete." Last edited by Ksyrup : 12-03-2004 at 11:10 AM.

12-03-2004, 10:44 AM	#2
moriarty College Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: A negative place	Sounds like the better move. Alot more talent to start with on the Florida team than on the Notre Dame squad. Antoher blow to ND's rep. assuming they were interested. Wonder if Meyer will coach the BCS game.

12-03-2004, 10:53 AM	#6
Warhammer Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dayton, OH	If ND let go of Willingham to get Meyer they are going to be feeling like fools. I really wish they would get rid of Kevin White...

12-03-2004, 10:59 AM	#9
SunDancer College Benchwarmer Join Date: Sep 2002	I though Meyer was meeting with ND today and yesterday? If Meyer goes to Florida, won't the Gators have to pay (I know he can bolt to ND at no cost) to buyout his deal with Utah?

12-03-2004, 11:21 AM	#15
scooper College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cinn City	This isn't a done deal. The sources quoted by the article are UF sources. Both side's sources are claiming UM. This is from WNDU's website: "Meyer is also coveted by Florida. The Times-Union newspaper in Jacksonville reported today that Meyer has been offered the Gators job and is expected to accept but two sources very close to the search process say that is not true and they fully expect Meyer to take the Notre Dame job if it's offered or if it already has been offered." I'm not saying he won't end up at Florida, but until there is a press conference at either school, I wouldn't bet on anything.

12-03-2004, 11:26 AM	#16
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	Get that boy over to the Mons Venus and wrap this puppy up. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

12-03-2004, 11:29 AM	#17
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Well, usually, we all know well in advance of a press conference, but I agree that it's probably not a done deal from either side. Still, ND has a lot to lose if they don't get him, and I, for one, would laugh my ass off if he went to UF - even if that meant UF would get better. I just hope that when Bowden retires, someone worth while is out there, and we won't be in the position of having to settle for a retread of lesser candidate. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

12-03-2004, 11:56 AM	#19
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Hopefully he will go the press conference wearing a Notre Dame cap and then announce at the last second that he is choosing Florida and switch caps. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

12-03-2004, 11:57 AM	#20
Huckleberry College Starter Join Date: Dec 2001	Meyer is playing Notre Dame like a fiddle. Ditto Stoops and Oklahoma. Meyer is using the ND opening for a fatter contract from Florida. Stoops is using the Florida opening for a fatter contract from Oklahoma. Meyer will almost certainly move to Florida and Stoops has no intention of leaving OU. Stoops is interested in getting a big raise this year because he doesn't feel they will be able to do as well next season. The Florida job opening just made his job easier. __________________ The one thing all your failed relationships have in common is you. The Barking Carnival (Longhorn-centered sports blog) College Football Adjusted Stats and Ratings

12-03-2004, 12:10 PM	#22
scooper College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cinn City	And from what I just heard, it worked. Possibly a presser this afternoon.

12-03-2004, 12:25 PM	#23
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	I think it's a crappy move at the time. I know there is alot of money there and he needs to get to work at Florida, but such a big deal is being made of what Utah has accomplished this year and this completly takes away from that.

12-03-2004, 12:33 PM	#24
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	Urban Meyer starts in the recreation of my two dads, starring Notre Dame and Flordia. Notre Dame has to be Paul Reiser

12-03-2004, 12:53 PM	#25
scooper College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cinn City	I'm conceeding. UM to UF. I like the next rumored target, more than I would have liked Meyer, actually, but I think they have no prayer. And I bet Kevin White loses his job this time.

12-03-2004, 01:03 PM	#26
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	That it just deserts.

12-03-2004, 01:48 PM	#27
scooper College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cinn City	More info: He really was ND's to lose and they lost him. Money was somewhat important, but ND also would not make a few exemptions on academic/recruiting issues.

12-03-2004, 02:00 PM	#29
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	if i am notre dame i go for butch davis

12-03-2004, 02:01 PM	#30
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	They could try and make a play for Tedford, down at Cal. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

12-03-2004, 02:02 PM	#31
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	Norm Chow?

12-03-2004, 02:08 PM	#35
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	Charlie Weiss __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

12-03-2004, 02:11 PM	#39
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	Whats Rick Paulis doing these days

12-03-2004, 02:13 PM	#41
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	I actually think Gruden would be the best fit. He just seems like he could be the ultimate recruiter.

12-03-2004, 02:14 PM	#42
moriarty College Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: A negative place	Gruden? Edit - beat me to it. Last edited by moriarty : 12-03-2004 at 02:14 PM.

12-03-2004, 02:15 PM	#43
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	Jeebers here: Mike Price to ND

12-03-2004, 02:25 PM	#50
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I'm so happy that ND fell on its face, only because I think Ty deserved better from them. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

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