Urban Meyer Stepping Down from Florida

Logan · 12-26-2009, 05:54 PM

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

GoSeahawks · 12-26-2009, 05:55 PM

tucker rocky · 12-26-2009, 05:56 PM

Health reasons is the first thing I heard.

MJ4H · 12-26-2009, 05:56 PM

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

Atocep · 12-26-2009, 05:56 PM

Reportedly health related.

illinifan999 · 12-26-2009, 05:56 PM

Florida coach Urban Meyer steps down for health reasons - ESPN

Dr. Sak · 12-26-2009, 05:56 PM

Florida coach Urban Meyer steps down for health reasons - ESPN

MacroGuru · 12-26-2009, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Logan

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

WOW

Young Drachma · 12-26-2009, 05:57 PM

Logan · 12-26-2009, 05:58 PM

I think EF beat me by a few seconds.

Dr. Sak · 12-26-2009, 06:00 PM

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

A-Husker-4-Life · 12-26-2009, 06:00 PM

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

Eaglesfan27 · 12-26-2009, 06:00 PM

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 · 12-26-2009, 06:01 PM

Yep...

Florida Gators coach Urban Meyer checks himself into Gainesville hospital for dehydration - ESPN

tucker rocky · 12-26-2009, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by A-Husker-4-Life

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 · 12-26-2009, 06:06 PM

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

BTW Im no Gator fan.

Go U

M GO BLUE!!! · 12-26-2009, 06:06 PM

Shocking...

stevew · 12-26-2009, 06:10 PM

There's no crying in Unemployment CUM.

Atocep · 12-26-2009, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 12-26-2009, 06:13 PM

SportsDigs had this 2 days ago.

Noop · 12-26-2009, 06:14 PM

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

That is a shocker.

Young Drachma · 12-26-2009, 06:15 PM

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

GrantDawg · 12-26-2009, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

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 · 12-26-2009, 06:24 PM

Some are saying it's a heart problem.

Too soon for a Tebow leaving joke?

sterlingice · 12-26-2009, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

SportsDigs had this 2 days ago.

SI

MrBug708 · 12-26-2009, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Cloud

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 · 12-26-2009, 06:36 PM

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 · 12-26-2009, 06:38 PM

Maybe Bowden will apply.

GrantDawg · 12-26-2009, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Cloud

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!!! · 12-26-2009, 06:43 PM

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 · 12-26-2009, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

June Jones probably doesn't fit at Florida

GrantDawg · 12-26-2009, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

Good try.

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

rowech · 12-26-2009, 06:45 PM

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

M GO BLUE!!! · 12-26-2009, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrantDawg

Good try.

A man can dream!

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrantDawg

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 · 12-26-2009, 06:46 PM

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!!! · 12-26-2009, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rowech

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

+++++++3000!

Young Drachma · 12-26-2009, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrantDawg

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 · 12-26-2009, 06:51 PM

Would Mooch ever come back to coaching?

hhiipp · 12-26-2009, 06:53 PM

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

MrBug708 · 12-26-2009, 06:56 PM

Bobby Petrino would jump if offered I bet

Noop · 12-26-2009, 06:57 PM

Muschamp would be perfect for that job.

tucker rocky · 12-26-2009, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrBug708

Bobby Petrino would jump if offered I bet

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

M GO BLUE!!! · 12-26-2009, 07:05 PM

I wonder if they could get Brian Kelly...

MJ4H · 12-26-2009, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tucker rocky

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

Like he did at Arkansas?

He isn't going to Florida

Spoiler

MrBug708 · 12-26-2009, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Cloud

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJ4H

Like he did at Arkansas? :rolleye:

He isn't going to Florida

Spoiler

We did it for you

M GO BLUE!!! · 12-26-2009, 07:17 PM

Petrino to Florida

Rodriguez to Arkansas

Mallett to ?

stevew · 12-26-2009, 07:23 PM

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 · 12-26-2009, 07:27 PM

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 · 12-26-2009, 07:28 PM

Anyone ever think Mike Shanahan gets a call from Florida?

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

tucker rocky · 12-26-2009, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJ4H

Like he did at Arkansas?

He isn't going to Florida

Spoiler

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

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tucker rocky Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Of no particular interest	Health reasons is the first thing I heard.

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MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	Yeah just heard that, too. This should get good in a hurry. Off to watch some meltdowns.

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Atocep Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puyallup, WA	Reportedly health related.

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Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Florida coach Urban Meyer steps down for health reasons - ESPN

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Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	I think EF beat me by a few seconds.

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Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Yep... Florida Gators coach Urban Meyer checks himself into Gainesville hospital for dehydration - ESPN

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M GO BLUE!!! Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005	Shocking...

12-26-2009, 06:10 PM	#18
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	There's no crying in Unemployment CUM.

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Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	SportsDigs had this 2 days ago.

12-26-2009, 06:14 PM	#21
Noop Bonafide Seminole Fan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Miami	??????????????????????????? That is a shocker. __________________ Subby's favorite woman hater.

12-26-2009, 06:15 PM	#22
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	So who replaces him? Meanwhile, Chris Fowler is slurping him now.

12-26-2009, 06:24 PM	#24
Atocep Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puyallup, WA	Some are saying it's a heart problem. Too soon for a Tebow leaving joke?

12-26-2009, 06:36 PM	#27
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	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?"

12-26-2009, 06:38 PM	#28
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Maybe Bowden will apply.

12-26-2009, 06:43 PM	#30
M GO BLUE!!! Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005	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.

12-26-2009, 06:45 PM	#33
rowech Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2006	Why doesn't Tebow just touch him and make him healthy?

12-26-2009, 06:46 PM	#35
hhiipp College Prospect Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: OH	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.

12-26-2009, 06:51 PM	#38
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Would Mooch ever come back to coaching?

12-26-2009, 06:53 PM	#39
hhiipp College Prospect Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: OH	Any chance Tebow takes over as the head coach and Urban Meyer babysits his kids?

12-26-2009, 06:56 PM	#40
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Bobby Petrino would jump if offered I bet

12-26-2009, 06:57 PM	#41
Noop Bonafide Seminole Fan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Miami	Muschamp would be perfect for that job. __________________ Subby's favorite woman hater.

12-26-2009, 07:05 PM	#43
M GO BLUE!!! Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005	I wonder if they could get Brian Kelly...

12-26-2009, 07:17 PM	#46
M GO BLUE!!! Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005	Petrino to Florida Rodriguez to Arkansas Mallett to ?

12-26-2009, 07:23 PM	#47
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	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.

12-26-2009, 07:27 PM	#48
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	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. __________________ 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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tucker rocky Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Of no particular interest	Anyone ever think Mike Shanahan gets a call from Florida? He is a former OC there back in the early '80's.

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