Urban Meyer Stepping Down from Florida - Page 3

illinifan999 · 12-27-2009, 03:21 PM

So what are these nasty rumors?

gkb · 12-27-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by illinifan999

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!!! · 12-27-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by gkb

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 · 12-27-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by gkb

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 · 12-27-2009, 03:53 PM

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

Noop · 12-27-2009, 03:53 PM

live_event

For press conference.

DeToxRox · 12-27-2009, 04:01 PM

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 · 12-27-2009, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 12-27-2009, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Noop

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 · 12-27-2009, 04:17 PM

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 · 12-27-2009, 04:21 PM

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 · 12-27-2009, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Noop

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 · 12-27-2009, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by GrantDawg

What a maroon.

You know Bugs Bunny has copyright on this saying right?

Butter · 12-28-2009, 07:00 AM

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 · 12-28-2009, 09:41 AM

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 · 12-28-2009, 10:41 AM

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

JonInMiddleGA · 12-28-2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by RainMaker

Stress is where you find it

Fixed that for you.

MacroGuru · 12-28-2009, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 12-28-2009, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

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 · 12-28-2009, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

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

Gold

SI

GrantDawg · 12-29-2009, 07:16 PM

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 · 12-29-2009, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GrantDawg

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

Ray Goof maybe?

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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 · 12-31-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by GrantDawg

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.

12-27-2009, 03:21 PM	#101
illinifan999 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: VA	So what are these nasty rumors? __________________ Chicago Eagles 2 time ZFL champions We're "rebuilding"

12-27-2009, 03:53 PM	#105
Noop Bonafide Seminole Fan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Miami	The rumor was the big C and the person who emailed me about that has been spot on with his information. __________________ Subby's favorite woman hater.

12-27-2009, 03:53 PM	#106
Noop Bonafide Seminole Fan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Miami	live_event For press conference. __________________ Subby's favorite woman hater.

12-27-2009, 04:17 PM	#110
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	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. __________________ 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.

12-27-2009, 04:21 PM	#111
Noop Bonafide Seminole Fan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Miami	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. __________________ Subby's favorite woman hater.

12-27-2009, 04:01 PM	#107
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	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.

12-28-2009, 07:00 AM	#114
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	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. __________________ My listening habits

12-28-2009, 09:41 AM	#115
RainMaker Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	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. Last edited by RainMaker : 12-28-2009 at 09:43 AM.

12-28-2009, 10:41 AM	#116
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	I think he should seek Brett Favre's advice before making any further moves. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

12-29-2009, 07:16 PM	#121
GrantDawg World Champion Mis-speller Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Covington, Ga.	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.

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