Urban Meyer Stepping Down from Florida

[Logan]

Just reported on ESPN during the Meineke Bowl. No details yet, but confirmed by the Florida AD.

[GoSeahawks]

wtf?

[tucker rocky]

Health reasons is the first thing I heard.

[MJ4H]

Yeah just heard that, too. This should get good in a hurry. Off to watch some meltdowns.

[Atocep]

Reportedly health related.

[illinifan999]

Florida coach Urban Meyer steps down for health reasons - ESPN (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4772952)

[Dr. Sak]

Florida coach Urban Meyer steps down for health reasons - ESPN (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4772952)

[MacroGuru]

Just reported on ESPN during the Meineke Bowl. No details yet, but confirmed by the Florida AD.

WOW

(http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4772952)

[Young Drachma]

Wow.

[Logan]

I think EF beat me by a few seconds.

[Dr. Sak]

Didn't Meyer check himself into the hospital after the SEC title game?

[A-Husker-4-Life]

WOW.... Do you think he's going to the NFL??

[Eaglesfan27]

Of course, I hope he is ok health wise, but I'm looking forward to seeing the change in the recruiting landscape, particularly with Ronald Powell.

[Dr. Sak]

Yep...

Florida Gators coach Urban Meyer checks himself into Gainesville hospital for dehydration - ESPN (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4719127)

[tucker rocky]

WOW.... Do you think he's going to the NFL??

Not a chance.
Health reasons is the cause, will resign after the Sugar Bowl.

[Flasch186]

The Jaguars and they'll draft Tebow. Its just business, baby.

BTW Im no Gator fan.

Go U

[M GO BLUE!!!]

Shocking...

[stevew]

There's no crying in Unemployment CUM.

[Atocep]

Of course, I hope he is ok health wise, but I'm looking forward to seeing the change in the recruiting landscape, particularly with Ronald Powell.


I hate to see the guy go out this way. I do hope he's ok.

However, this creates a seismic shift in the recruiting landscape. The scrambling between now and the 1st Tuesday in Feb will be interesting.

[Dr. Sak]

SportsDigs had this 2 days ago.

[Noop]

???????????????????????????

That is a shocker.

[Young Drachma]

So who replaces him? Meanwhile, Chris Fowler is slurping him now.

[GrantDawg]

SportsDigs had this 2 days ago.


Really? Wow. This is huge. I hate the man (as a competitor. Not as a person), but it hurts to see anyone as talented as him have to step away because of health. It has to be something big health-wise (cancer? Heart problems?), because the dude is only 45. I'm just in shock.

[Atocep]

Some are saying it's a heart problem.


Too soon for a Tebow leaving joke?

[sterlingice]

SportsDigs had this 2 days ago.

:D

SI

[MrBug708]

So who replaces him? Meanwhile, Chris Fowler is slurping him now.

I think the call list might look like this

1. Bob Stoops
2. Gary Patterson
3. Chris Peterson
4. Kyle Whittingham

[Young Drachma]

I was thinking Patterson too, though apparently he "just signed" an extension. I wonder how dry the ink is. And apparently, Charlie Strong and Urban Meyer couldn't have been particularly close or else, Urban might have said "Hey Charlie, wait a few weeks will ya?"

[Dr. Sak]

Maybe Bowden will apply.

[GrantDawg]

I was thinking Patterson too, though apparently he "just signed" an extension. I wonder how dry the ink is. And apparently, Charlie Strong and Urban Meyer couldn't have been particularly close or else, Urban might have said "Hey Charlie, wait a few weeks will ya?"


UFA wouldn't have hired Strong anyway. No actual head-coaching experience (except one game as interim coach). They are not likely to even look at coordinators in the position they are in right now.

[M GO BLUE!!!]

I think that Florida should go all-out & do whatever they can do to get a true coaching genius who knows the spread offense as well as anybody who has ever coached.

[MrBug708]

I think that Florida should go all-out & do whatever they can do to get a true coaching genius who knows the spread offense as well as anybody who has ever coached.

June Jones probably doesn't fit at Florida

[GrantDawg]

I think that Florida should go all-out & do whatever they can do to get a true coaching genius who knows the spread offense as well as anybody who has ever coached.


Good try. :)

Edit: You realize if Meyer retired two years ago, Rich Rod would have gotten the Florida job without question.

[rowech]

Why doesn't Tebow just touch him and make him healthy?

[M GO BLUE!!!]

Good try. :)

A man can dream! :D

Good try. :)

Edit: You realize if Meyer retired two years ago, Rich Rod would have gotten the Florida job without question.

Edit: I do realize that, and that if Florida would show interest, Rodriguez would be a fool not to leave Ann Arbor in the rear-view mirror. He could actually have a decent chance for immediate success there.

[hhiipp]

Maybe he's suffering from a broken heart because Tim Tebow is breaking off their bro-mance since he doesn't want a long distance relationship.

[M GO BLUE!!!]

Why doesn't Tebow just touch him and make him healthy?

:lol: +++++++3000!

[Young Drachma]

UFA wouldn't have hired Strong anyway. No actual head-coaching experience (except one game as interim coach). They are not likely to even look at coordinators in the position they are in right now.

My brother just said that when I mentioned what I wrote here.

[MrBug708]

Would Mooch ever come back to coaching?

[hhiipp]

Any chance Tebow takes over as the head coach and Urban Meyer babysits his kids?

[MrBug708]

Bobby Petrino would jump if offered I bet

[Noop]

Muschamp would be perfect for that job.

[tucker rocky]

Bobby Petrino would jump if offered I bet

...then leave if things didn't go right.....after 5 or 6 games.

[M GO BLUE!!!]

I wonder if they could get Brian Kelly...

[MJ4H]

...then leave if things didn't go right.....after 5 or 6 games.

Like he did at Arkansas? :rolleyes:

He isn't going to Florida

you fuckers touch my coach I will cut you. all of you

[MrBug708]

My brother just said that when I mentioned what I wrote here.

Like he did at Arkansas? :rolleye:

He isn't going to Florida

you fuckers touch my coach I will cut you. all of you

We did it for you :)

[M GO BLUE!!!]

Petrino to Florida

Rodriguez to Arkansas

Mallett to ?

[stevew]

Tony Dungy? He gets to stay reasonably close to home. Plus it gets him off my TV. He also said some stuff about wanting to work with youth. And this is about as good of a job as he can ever ask for.

[Eaglesfan27]

ESPN is now reporting that he has a "heart defect" that is causing him to step down, but that it is not life-threatening at this time.

I think Dungy would be an awesome replacement if he was interested. If not, I think Stoops has to be near the top of the list if not at the top.

[tucker rocky]

Anyone ever think Mike Shanahan gets a call from Florida?

He is a former OC there back in the early '80's.

[tucker rocky]

Like he did at Arkansas? :rolleyes:

He isn't going to Florida

you fuckers touch my coach I will cut you. all of you

By leaving, I should've referenced Atlanta.
He left after a 3-10 record.

[MJ4H]

By leaving, I should've referenced Atlanta.
He left after a 3-10 record.

He left because he realized he likes coaching college better, not because things went slightly wrong. Things went just as wrong his first season at Arkansas. I don't think he goes anywhere, and not just because his buyout is upwards of 5 million at present.

[Eaglesfan27]

He left because he realized he likes coaching college better, not because things went slightly wrong. Things went just as wrong his first season at Arkansas. I don't think he goes anywhere, and not just because his buyout is upwards of 5 million at present.

Don't kid yourself, if Florida comes calling, he is gone. That being said, I think Florida will have better options.

[MJ4H]

Don't kid yourself, if Florida comes calling, he is gone. That being said, I think Florida will have better options.

Don't kid yourself, you have no idea what you are talking about. I'm not saying he wouldn't go, but just assuming he would is all you are doing.

1) I don't think there are many better options
2) I don't think he leaves if they call

[Flasch186]

Steve Spurrier

[JonInMiddleGA]

1) I don't think there are better options
2) I don't think he leaves if they call

You really ought to lay off the crack pipe, at least at the holidays.

[MJ4H]

You really ought to lay off the crack pipe, at least at the holidays.

Hell, it's either this or pay attention to this 536th christas movie my in-laws are watching.

[Noop]

Don't kid yourself, you have no idea what you are talking about. I'm not saying he wouldn't go, but just assuming he would is all you are doing.

1) I don't think there are many better options
2) I don't think he leaves if they call

1. Florida is one of the top 10 if not top 5 schools in America.
2. I don't think they even offer him at this point.

[MJ4H]

1. Florida is one of the top 10 if not top 5 schools in America.
2. I don't think they even offer him at this point.

1. I know that. It is one of the few jobs I worry about opening.
2. I sure hope not.

[Dr. Sak]

Does the Old Ball Coach get a call?

[Noop]

Does the Old Ball Coach get a call?

Maybe they offer JoePa since all old people go to Florida to retire anyway.

[Dr. Sak]

Joe's been retired for years. And I was referring to Spurrier.

[Atocep]

Does the Old Ball Coach get a call?

I don't think so. I don't know how much longer he'll be coaching and Florida has to be looking for a coach that would be around longer than 4-5 years.

[Noop]

Joe's been retired for years. And I was referring to Spurrier.

Yeah I know. Joe being retired was the point behind the comment.

[RainMaker]

So is this a flat out resignation where he is just done with the school? You'd think if it was health related and not life threatening, he'd take a year off or something to get better. Kind of like what Coach K did in the early 90's.

[M GO BLUE!!!]

So is this a flat out resignation where he is just done with the school? You'd think if it was health related and not life threatening, he'd take a year off or something to get better. Kind of like what Coach K did in the early 90's.

Supposedly he is staying on at Florida in a non-coaching capacity.

[Izulde]

Hot damn. This is crazy news.

[Passacaglia]

Bad timing. He should have done this before the final BCS poll.

[MJ4H]

I think they are considering cancelling the football game so they can talk about Urban Meyer more.

[RainMaker]

Supposedly he is staying on at Florida in a non-coaching capacity.
That makes me think they aren't going to go with a big name replacement. An assistant or something will take over for a year and he'll be back when he's healthy. It's just too big of a job to walk away from completely.

[tucker rocky]

Steve Addazio the current OC, is most likely to take over, at least until Meyer deems himself fit to return.
Just my guess.

[Noop]

Steve Addazio the current OC, is most likely to take over, at least until Meyer deems himself fit to return.
Just my guess.

Interesting if true. I wonder why would UF would not just go out and find the best coach for the job. Addazio's offense has been the subject of criticism within the Gator Nation.

[Eaglesfan27]

Interesting, ESPN is now reporting that "Meyer's heart is healthy, but that he has had chest pain over the years that is related to stress."

[tucker rocky]

Interesting if true. I wonder why would UF would not just go out and find the best coach for the job. Addazio's offense has been the subject of criticism within the Gator Nation.

The pickings are very slim for best coach for the job.

Brian Kelly would've been ideal(maybe), but ND has him.
Time for Florida to scour the smaller unknowns to pull a "Meyer out of the hat". :D

[tucker rocky]

Interesting, ESPN is now reporting that "Meyer's heart is healthy, but that he has had chest pain over the years that is related to stress."
Hmm, I wonder why Meyer has stress.
Could it be satan? (cue church lady dance) :D

[DeToxRox]

I feel bad for OU fans as the Stoops to UF rumors started mere moments after the announcement. Stoops loves Florida, coached there and it makes perfect sense he'd wind up there.

We'll see.

[ISiddiqui]

Sorry to hear this about Meyer :(. I hope he gets better as he is one Hell of a coach.

[Senator]

Interesting, ESPN is now reporting that "Meyer's heart is healthy, but that he has had chest pain over the years that is related to stress."

Geeze, whose doesn't have chest pain related to stress?

[Matthean]

I still took about about 5 seconds looking at ESPN's page before it sunk in what I was reading. This has to get a special category from Bill Simmons in terms of sucker punch losses. Can you imagine next year no Tebow, or Meyer for Florida?

I had a random thought after 'Bama beat Florida. It kind of came across like when 'Bama beat Miami to win the title. Miami was never really the same after that and their swagger completely changed. I began to wonder if it wasn't a sign of the changing of the guard. 'Bama manhandles Florida, Tebow cries, and now Meyer steps down. Ho. Ly. Crap. Can the Sugar Bowl be any less interesting?
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[Cuckoo]

I feel bad for OU fans as the Stoops to UF rumors started mere moments after the announcement. Stoops loves Florida, coached there and it makes perfect sense he'd wind up there.

We'll see.

Yeah, I'll be more uncomfortable about this one than I was about Notre Dame, for sure. For now, I console myself with the fact that he has turned it down once to stay at Oklahoma.

[MrBug708]

Yeah, I'll be more uncomfortable about this one than I was about Notre Dame, for sure. For now, I console myself with the fact that he has turned it down once to stay at Oklahoma.

That worked well for Kansas basketball fans :)

[GrantDawg]

Supposedly he is staying on at Florida in a non-coaching capacity.


Which makes me wonder if they'll be able to get a big name coach to come. If I'm, say, Bob Stoops, why would I leave a University I rule for a job with my predecessor still there looking over my shoulder? I don't think it is a good idea. He could help bring in the next coach, but then he needs to leave campus. If I'm UF, I'd buy him a retirement home in Miami or something. That is if they aren't just planning on him returning in a year or two. This could get ugly.

[Young Drachma]

All of the quotes he's citing make me believe it's absolutely certain he'll be back to coaching in a few years in a place other than Florida. I think they're just trying to do this their way. Not to say his health isn't an issue, mind you. Just saying, those quotes to me seem pretty clear that in a few years, he'll be back on someone's sideline.

[Noop]

I don't think Urban Meyer will be coaching ever again... I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy I am praying for you Coach Meyer.

*It's something pretty bad*

I am sure you guys can infer what I mean.

[cartman]

I wonder if this announcement is just to preempt the news of his affair with Tiger Woods.

:D

[Eaglesfan27]

I don't think Urban Meyer will be coaching ever again... I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy I am praying for you Coach Meyer.

*It's something pretty bad*

I am sure you guys can infer what I mean.

There are quite a few nasty rumors out there, but I'm assuming that is all they are.

[Noop]

There are quite a few nasty rumors out there, but I'm assuming that is all they are.

For the sake of him and his family I hope its not true.

[Eaglesfan27]

Meyer is reportedly having second thoughts and may just take a leave of absence until the start of the 2010 season or through the 2010 season.

Source: Florida Gator's Urban Meyer rethinks retirement decision - ESPN (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4774134)

[GrantDawg]

What a maroon. Make a decision and follow through. Now, it will be a constant "will he, won't he" every year.

[rowech]

Walking a way from a sport has to be super difficult. So many of us have other skills, etc. but these guys have only done this their whole life. In a way it almost has to be scary for them.

[MrBug708]

I don't think Urban Meyer will be coaching ever again... I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy I am praying for you Coach Meyer.

*It's something pretty bad*

I am sure you guys can infer what I mean.

Oops?

[JonInMiddleGA]

Meyer is reportedly having second thoughts and may just take a leave of absence until the start of the 2010 season or through the 2010 season.

Source: Florida Gator's Urban Meyer rethinks retirement decision - ESPN (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4774134)

Kind of what I thought this might really turn out to be anyway.

[digamma]

Meyer is reportedly having second thoughts and may just take a leave of absence until the start of the 2010 season or through the 2010 season.

Source: Florida Gator's Urban Meyer rethinks retirement decision - ESPN (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4774134)

Add this to the unsubstantiated rumor brigade, but a friend of mine is flying back to LA from Gainesville today, and was in the GNV airport at the same time the Florida team was earlier this morning (they're flying to NOLA, obviously). He talked to a friend of his who is a grad assistant, who said the retirement is definitely a retirement.

[Noop]

They are doing this to save the recruiting class I highly doubt Meyer ever coaches again.

[Matthean]

Now, it will be a constant "will he, won't he" every year.

Very much this. What happens if the team "struggles?" Does Florida try to get him back? Do you fire the interm guy and how easy do you think it would be to get a replacement knowing Meyer could come back?

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[Noop]

Orlando Sentinel - Swamp Things – Gators Blog – Urban’s wife: “No chance” Meyer reconsiders quitting (http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_college_uf/2009/12/urbans-family-no-chance-meyer-reconsiders-quitting.html)

His wife says no way.

[Eaglesfan27]

They are doing this to save the recruiting class I highly doubt Meyer ever coaches again.

I think that is what this latest move is as well, but I don't see it being successful. He's already put out there that he is retiring, and I think it is hard to undo that. Doubt will be there now even if he says it is just a break or changes his mind.

[NewIdentity]

Count me as someone who believes if Meyer stays at Florida in any position, that kills Florida's chances of signing a high profile Coach. Not to many coaches are going to want to come in and play 2nd Fiddle to Meyer at Florida.

If Meyer stays at Florida they will probably be forced to promote one of their Coordinators.

[Atocep]

I think that is what this latest move is as well, but I don't see it being successful. He's already put out there that he is retiring, and I think it is hard to undo that. Doubt will be there now even if he says it is just a break or changes his mind.

Yeah, I don't believe it for a second. They were probably surprised at how many kids started to look elsewhere when he announced his resignation.

I can't see this working, though. Even if he does intend to step away for just a year now other coaches have ammo to sway these kids. Football recruiting isn't like basketball recruiting so I can't see a coach K type situation being successful from a recruiting standpoint.

[Chubby]

now heavily reported on ESPN he's taking a leaveof absence lol

[bhlloy]

It's really much better for UF that Meyer just walks away. They might save a couple of kids from this recruiting class but at the cost of opening the door for "will he/won't he" and opposition coaches being able to use it to negatively recruit.

Plus if they bring a coach from another top program they'll be getting some top recruits to replace the ones they might lose. If it's Stoops (sorry OU fans) I guarantee you he's bring all the San Diego kids to Florida with him.

[illinifan999]

So what are these nasty rumors?

[gkb]

So what are these nasty rumors?

I was wondering that as well. Maybe I suck at the internets, but all I could find was a rumor about him having a heart attack sometime during the season. I'm not sure that qualifies as a "nasty" rumor.

[M GO BLUE!!!]

I was wondering that as well. Maybe I suck at the internets, but all I could find was a rumor about him having a heart attack sometime during the season. I'm not sure that qualifies as a "nasty" rumor.

I saw in several places he may have interest in coaching Notre Dame.

[Eaglesfan27]

I was wondering that as well. Maybe I suck at the internets, but all I could find was a rumor about him having a heart attack sometime during the season. I'm not sure that qualifies as a "nasty" rumor.

I'm not sure if it was what Noop was referring to, but there are rumors out there that he was caught cheating with a coed and that this was part of a pattern of behavior. Like I said, I put little stock in that rumor considering that Florida was willing to have him hang around the program, although I did find his wording about his faith interesting when he first announced that he was retiring.

Anyone know if any of the stations are carrying his press conference today?

[Noop]

The rumor was the big C and the person who emailed me about that has been spot on with his information.

[Noop]

live_event (http://foxsportsflorida.com/pages/live_event/)

For press conference.

[DeToxRox]

I am almost positive this PC is to save 2010 recruiting. Since the announcement Josh Shaw has recommitted. No word on Elam or how Powell stands but I wouldn't be shocked if he ends up not ever coming back.

[Noop]

I am almost positive this PC is to save 2010 recruiting. Since the announcement Josh Shaw has recommitted. No word on Elam or how Powell stands but I wouldn't be shocked if he ends up not ever coming back.

I agree because its seems like they realized that with his announcement yesterday their recruiting class will get poached. IF this is about stress I can not see him ever going back to Florida(If he ever coaches again) because he will be dealing with Alabama, Tennessee, Alabama, LSU, Florida State and to a less extent Miami to contend with now.

[DeToxRox]

I agree because its seems like they realized that with his announcement yesterday their recruiting class will get poached. IF this is about stress I can not see him ever going back to Florida(If he ever coaches again) because he will be dealing with Alabama, Tennessee, Alabama, LSU, Florida State and to a less extent Miami to contend with now.

He has wiggle room now in case he wants to come back, but I don't see it. He should just take the June Jones route and go to Hawaii. Become a king there, live in paradise and occasionally crack the BCS.

[Eaglesfan27]

His answers seem to be leaving plenty of room for him to retire again after the bowl game. I don't see this conference doing that much good in salvaging this class.

[Noop]

I am listening to the press conference and you know what I fucking hate the Florida Gators. This shit is nothing but a farce... they realized that their recruiting class was toast so then hatched a plan to give them a year to find their coach. I can not see how this helps at all because the way Urban is talking right now gives me the vibe he is going to stay on until NSD then retire.

[digamma]

The rumor was the big C and the person who emailed me about that has been spot on with his information.

I had read this as well, but mostly from Georgia fans (no offense GrantDawg), so hadn't put much stock into it.

[BYU 14]

What a maroon.

You know Bugs Bunny has copyright on this saying right?

[Butter]

Not that I don't take heart problems seriously, but Urban Meyer is quite the drama queen. Big time. Can't say I'll be sad to see him go if he ultimately does retire. If this was a ploy by UF to save their recruiting class, I would think this would REALLY hurt them in the future with kids who think they are coming to play for Meyer, but then he retires after NSD.

[RainMaker]

Guy is a massive fucking attention whore. If you want to retire then fucking retire. If you want to coach then fucking coach. Seems someone got their panties in a twist after losing the SEC Championship game and realized he wasn't getting the attention he wanted.

I have no problems with a guy retiring for stress, I just don't need to hear some asswad who has made millions coaching for a school that has a massive edge in recruiting and postseason alliances whining about it. Stress is working construction 60 hours a week so you can put food on the table for your kids and pay your rent. Boo-Fucking-Hoo I lost the SEC Championship game and my QB is a Senior.

[Kodos]

I think he should seek Brett Favre's advice before making any further moves.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Stress is where you find it

Fixed that for you.

[MacroGuru]

Guy is a massive fucking attention whore. If you want to retire then fucking retire. If you want to coach then fucking coach. Seems someone got their panties in a twist after losing the SEC Championship game and realized he wasn't getting the attention he wanted.

I have no problems with a guy retiring for stress, I just don't need to hear some asswad who has made millions coaching for a school that has a massive edge in recruiting and postseason alliances whining about it. Stress is working construction 60 hours a week so you can put food on the table for your kids and pay your rent. Boo-Fucking-Hoo I lost the SEC Championship game and my QB is a Senior.

Welcome to Urban, he was that way as coach for the U of U and it's part of the reason I hate the man, can't fault his coaching but the things he does screams attention whore.

[sterlingice]

That worked well for Kansas basketball fans :)

I'm ok with how that worked out. Turns out Bill Self is a pretty good coach, too :)

SI

[sterlingice]

I wonder if this announcement is just to preempt the news of his affair with Tiger Woods.

:D

Gold :D

SI

[GrantDawg]

Personally, I think he really re-thought it, and will be coaching in the fall. After next season? Who knows. I'd put the under on 4 years. I think stays three, and every year he gets hammered by the press with "stay or go." He'll never coach anywhere else, though. I think he will walk away before 50 and never return.

He changed his mind for three factors:

1) He wasn't sure he could completely walk away, and he knew if Florida moved on, he wouldn't have it in him to start again somewhere else.

2) Practice reminded him why he loves the game. He knew if he didn't give it a shot returning, he'd always regret it.

3) Tebow broke off their engagement last week, and he was finally getting over the trama (ok, that one is a joke).

The real 3) Foley wouldn't give up on him coming back. Foley and the U president kept pitching ideas at him. They didn't want to lose him, and they knew that they couldn't hire someone with good credentials with him still on campus. They probably told him that even if he took the full season off next year, they'd wait. I don't think he will, but that might have been the thing that put it over the top. If they were more willing to put the whole program on hold for him than move on, then he couldn't give it up.

Personally, I'm conflicted. As a Georgia fan, I'd love him to go and UF hire, I don't know, Mike Shula? :) I also think this guy has damaged goods written all over him, so if I were a Gator fan I'd at least secretly be pissed even if I'm "rah, rah"ing in public.

On the flip side, I think most of the coaches are insane. They need to learn to take a breath. I love the comment that someone made on tv about being with a former coach calling a game, and during the game a big deal was made about the coach that "slept in his office 7 nights a week, and never took a week of all year." During the break, the old coach looked at the announcer and said "that is the stupidest thing I ever heard. How hard is to tell a kid you go block there? Go home at 6, play with your kids and go to sleep." Learn to delegate and get some reasonable level of rest.

[JonInMiddleGA]

I'd love him to go and UF hire, I don't know, Mike Shula? :)

Ray Goof maybe? :D

Learn to delegate and get some reasonable level of rest.

Ain't too many folks I'd trust with my livelihood enough to do much delegating either really.

[Eaglesfan27]

Personally, I'm conflicted. As a Georgia fan, I'd love him to go and UF hire, I don't know, Mike Shula? :) I also think this guy has damaged goods written all over him, so if I were a Gator fan I'd at least secretly be pissed even if I'm "rah, rah"ing in public.


I think the Gator boosters are very upset at Urban. In fact, I just talked to one who is a major booster and he doesn't think Urban will ever coach again at Florida. They are trying to salvage their class, but it is looking rough with multiple recruits about to jump ship. Elam was just the first.