Urban Meyer Stepping Down from Florida - Page 2

MJ4H · 12-26-2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tucker rocky

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 · 12-26-2009, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MJ4H

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 · 12-26-2009, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

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 · 12-26-2009, 07:42 PM

Steve Spurrier

JonInMiddleGA · 12-26-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MJ4H

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 · 12-26-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

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 · 12-26-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MJ4H

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 · 12-26-2009, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Noop

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 · 12-26-2009, 07:51 PM

Does the Old Ball Coach get a call?

Noop · 12-26-2009, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

Does the Old Ball Coach get a call?

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

Dr. Sak · 12-26-2009, 07:53 PM

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

Atocep · 12-26-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

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 · 12-26-2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

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 · 12-26-2009, 08:28 PM

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!!! · 12-26-2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

Izulde · 12-26-2009, 08:37 PM

Hot damn. This is crazy news.

Passacaglia · 12-26-2009, 08:39 PM

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

MJ4H · 12-26-2009, 08:52 PM

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

RainMaker · 12-26-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by M GO BLUE!!!

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 · 12-26-2009, 09:13 PM

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

Noop · 12-26-2009, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 12-26-2009, 09:38 PM

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 · 12-26-2009, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Noop

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".

tucker rocky · 12-26-2009, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 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."

Hmm, I wonder why Meyer has stress.
Could it be satan? (cue church lady dance)

DeToxRox · 12-26-2009, 11:12 PM

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 · 12-27-2009, 12:28 AM

Sorry to hear this about Meyer

. I hope he gets better as he is one Hell of a coach.

Senator · 12-27-2009, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 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."

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

Matthean · 12-27-2009, 12:39 AM

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?

Cuckoo · 12-27-2009, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 12-27-2009, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Cuckoo

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 · 12-27-2009, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by M GO BLUE!!!

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 · 12-27-2009, 10:30 AM

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 · 12-27-2009, 10:57 AM

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 · 12-27-2009, 10:58 AM

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

Eaglesfan27 · 12-27-2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

Noop · 12-27-2009, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

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 · 12-27-2009, 01:19 PM

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

GrantDawg · 12-27-2009, 01:50 PM

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

rowech · 12-27-2009, 01:52 PM

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 · 12-27-2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

Oops?

JonInMiddleGA · 12-27-2009, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 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

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

digamma · 12-27-2009, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 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

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 · 12-27-2009, 02:12 PM

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

Matthean · 12-27-2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by GrantDawg

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?

Noop · 12-27-2009, 02:20 PM

Orlando Sentinel - Swamp Things – Gators Blog – Urban’s wife: “No chance” Meyer reconsiders quitting

His wife says no way.

Eaglesfan27 · 12-27-2009, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Noop

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 · 12-27-2009, 02:35 PM

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 · 12-27-2009, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

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 · 12-27-2009, 03:12 PM

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

bhlloy · 12-27-2009, 03:13 PM

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.

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Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Does the Old Ball Coach get a call?

12-26-2009, 08:28 PM	#64
RainMaker Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	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.

12-26-2009, 08:39 PM	#67
Passacaglia Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Big Ten Country	Bad timing. He should have done this before the final BCS poll.

12-26-2009, 08:52 PM	#68
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	I think they are considering cancelling the football game so they can talk about Urban Meyer more.

12-26-2009, 09:13 PM	#70
tucker rocky Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Of no particular interest	Steve Addazio the current OC, is most likely to take over, at least until Meyer deems himself fit to return. Just my guess.

12-26-2009, 11:12 PM	#75
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	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.

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Matthean Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008	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? __________________ Board games: Bringing people back to the original social network, the table. Last edited by Matthean : 12-27-2009 at 12:40 AM.

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Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	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. Last edited by Young Drachma : 12-27-2009 at 10:30 AM.

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GrantDawg World Champion Mis-speller Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Covington, Ga.	What a maroon. Make a decision and follow through. Now, it will be a constant "will he, won't he" every year.

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rowech Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2006	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.

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NewIdentity High School JV Join Date: Jun 2009	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. __________________ I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. Michael Jordan

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Chubby Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Syracuse, NY	now heavily reported on ESPN he's taking a leaveof absence lol

12-27-2009, 03:13 PM	#100
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	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.

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