RUMOR: Urban Meyer Stepping to step down
 

Todd Wright of Sporting News Radio http://sportingnewsradio.com is reporting:

# I've been told by multiple people to watch for Urban Meyer to step down (again) as Florida Gators head football coach later today

# IF Urban Meyer is actually stepping down THIS time, the bigger question is WHY & IF he resurfaces somewhere else (Ann Arbor, Denver, etc?) 15 minutes ago via web

http://twitter.com/Todd_Wright


If this turns out to be true welcome to the Tebow saga for a couple of weeks .....

Oh please go to Denver.

Unconfirmed, but we'll see at 5pm.

Man, I hope we don't have to follow this crap every year.

NFL head coaching is not heart-friendly.

What I'm hearing is his health is worse that what's been reported and that the medications he's been on have been messing things up for him.

"Timmy, I've missed you soooo ..."

Should have paid Cam a retention fee.

Didn't we just go through this last year?

The new "Brett Favre" of coaching?

He has a shitty year (by Florida standards) and can't take the heat?

Hmmm.....

ROFL

RIP Gator Nation

TEBOW AND MEYER IN DENVER! LMAO

he's suffering from 'loseitis'

No way he leaves Florida for Michigan.

OMG this would be awesome to see Meyer in Denver with Tebow. I would F'n love it...Do it Bowlen. **** up that franchise even more!

Denver Tebow.....DO YOU BELIEVE IN MIRICLES

Brokeback Bronco all over again?

Now it seems fanhouse is hearing the same thing

# BrettmcmurphY Urban Meyer stepping down as Florida's coach, sources tell FanHouse. Press conference this evening to announce decision 9 minutes ago via TweetDeck Retweeted by Todd_Wright and 100+ others

# I'm trying to get a denial on this story, but a former Gator player just told me he's hearing the same thing. 13 minutes ago via web

http://twitter.com/Todd_Wright

It's official. :(

http://www.gatorzone.com/story.php?id=19389

it's official, read statement on espn

Who's this guy?

It's official per Gators website.

www.gatorzone.com

LMAO

As long as he takes Steve Addazio with him, I won't be crying to long.

http://www.firesteveaddazio.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SUnwqCXgSA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8NgoIRDSNE

He's the Brett Favre of coaches. He'll be back in less than a week. (hopefully with Lord Tebow in Denver)

Blame the Broncos.

The only silver lining is Addazio and most of the staff WILL be gone. The coaches have really been depleted over the past 2 years.

Charlie Strong - Head coach at Louisville and took 2 assistants with him
Dan Mullen - Head coach at Mississippi State
Dan McCarney - Head coach at North Texas
Greg Mattison - DC for Ravens
Billy Gonzalez - left for LSU after Addazio got the OC job

among others.

Addazio HAD to go and now we should get a fresh staff.

The only problem is I don't even know who I'd want as HC.

Josh McDaniels is available.

Randy Shannon is available

Would Gruden want to go to the college ranks now that there is an opening in Florida?

Herman Edwards is available. He needs a new job cause he sucks on ESPN.

Florida could go after Iowa State's coach, seemed to work for Auburn?

Apparently Jesus Teblow had the magic touch to cure Urban of all his many ailments.

What a joke.

The fact the team tanked this year had nothing to do with this?

He is a quitter.

Rich Rod will be available shortly.

I think Urban just wants a better challenge and will come to Vandy.

Mark Schlabach said on SportsCenter Dan Mullen would probably be the first choice. Also mentioned Bobby Petrino.

Oh God, that would be hilarious to see Petrino jump ship again and go to UF.

meyer will join Tebow in Denver.

Chris Petersen may be another name to keep an eye on

I could see them pursuing Mullen. Mullen already said no to Miami and was beginning extension talks with Miss. St. but if Florida comes calling he might listen.

No thanks to Petrino.

Personally, I'd love Jim Harbaugh but he'd only leave for Michigan, IMO.

I don't see him leaving BSU and not sure Foley would be interested.

Urban Meyer is stepping down in order to spend more time with Tim Tebow's family.

Unless Kansas comes calling again.

Kansas doesn't need a coach. They are about to sign Urban Meyer.

Not if Josh McDaniels can get there first.

Josh McDaniels will be at Notre Dame. They need a new a/v guy.


















(Too soon?)

Well played. Bravo, even.

So good that I am stealing this for the benefit of my peeps on various social media platforms.

:LOL:

bastard :grr:




:thumb:

Must spread reputation....

Ouch - that was freakin' brutal.

I hear Bobby Bowden has a lot of free time now...

Urban Meyer Resigns As Florida Football Coach; Press Conference At 6 PM ET

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http://cdn0.sbnation.com/entry_photo...855_medium.jpg 2 months ago: TUSCALOOSA AL - OCTOBER 02: Head coach Urban Meyer of the Florida Gators looks down at the ground on the sidelines during their game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 2 2010 in Tuscaloosa Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)


Urban Meyer has announced he is stepping down as Florida's head coach after the Outback Bowl on New Year's Day, saying "it is time to put my focus on my family and life away from the field."

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Update: Is Urban Meyer's Health The Reason He's Resigning From Florida?

The last time Urban Meyer announced his resignation as Florida Gators head coach, he listed his health and his family as his two primary concerns. After the 2009 SEC Championship Game, Meyer was admitted into a Gainesville hospital with chest pains and dehydration.
The next day he stated his intention to step down, dialing down the decision on the following day to a leave of absence. He coached the team in the Sugar Bowl, did most of his recruiting work from home, and returned as full-time head coach in March 2010.
This time around Meyer hasn’t mentioned his health, only his family. Should we be putting two and two together and presuming his health is also a factor?
Central Florida’s Bright House Sports Network reports Meyer’s heart condition is getting worse, and that he told Gators players that he’s retiring from coaching.
If the stress brought on by an SEC East title run contributed to his 2009 health scare, the pressures of righting the Florida ship as currently constructed could indeed be even worse. If the Gators lose their bowl game, they’ll finish with the program’s worst record since 1987.

Dec 08 1:22p by Jason Kirk - 0 comments


Update: Urban Meyer Resigns: Press Conference At 6 PM; Florida Coach Releases Statement

It’s official: Urban Meyer has resigned as head coach of the Florida Gators. There will be a press conference at 6 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium to announce the news.
Meyer and Athletic Director Jeremy Foley came to an agreement on the resignation Tuesday. On Wednesday, the university released a statement from Meyer, which reads in part:
“I have been a Division I football coach for the last 25 years and, during that time, my primary focus has been helping my teams win titles. I have thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it, and I am a fierce competitor to my core. At this time in my life, however, I appreciate the sacrifices my 24/7 profession has demanded of me, and I know it is time to put my focus on my family and life away from the field. The decision to step down was a difficult one.
“But after spending more than two decades motivating and celebrating the young men I’ve been so proud to coach, I relish the opportunity to cheer for my three terrific kids as they compete in their own respective sports. I know how fortunate I am to be in a position to make this choice and to have a family that is as loving and supportive as my amazing wife and children have always been.”
Meyer will remain the Gators’ head coach for the Outback Bowl, which Florida will participate in on New Year’s Day. After that, Meyer will walk away from the program to which he gave six seasons. During that tenure, Meyer won two National Championships and three SEC East titles.

11:32a by Chris Mottram - 0 comments


Urban Meyer Resigns As Florida Football Coach (Again)

According to FanHouse's Brett McMurphy, Urban Meyer is stepping down as the head coach to the University of Florida's football team. (Yes, again.) The official announcement is expected to come in a press conference at 5 p.m. EST Wednesday evening.
If reports are true, this would not be the first time that Meyer has stepped down. Last December, Meyer announced he would resign as Florida's head coach following a health scare earlier in the month (Meyer went to the hospital with chest pains and was released later the same day on Dec. 6). At the time, he said, "I have ignored my health for years, but recent developments have forced me to re-evaluate my priorities of faith and family."
However, the next day, Meyer changed his attitude and his resignation became just a leave of absence. He coached the Gators in the Sugar Bowl on Jan . 1, a win over Cincinnati, and by March 17, he has completely resumed his duties as Florida's head coach.

Meyer took over at Florida in 2005 after two years at Utah. He led the Gators to two national championships, in 2006 and then again in 2008.
Plenty more as it develops here in this StoryStream and at our Florida blog, Alligator Army.

11:20a by Ryan Hudson - 1 comment

That could happen. Meyer said he wanted to get away from big-time college football.

Sounds like Dan Mullen is the frontrunner as of now. We'll see how things change over the immediate future. I think Jeremy Foley will act quickly.

I think the Broncos are a real chance, but don't count out the Redskins...Dan fired Marty after one 8-8 season to hire Spurrier.

From another board:

I hope you're correct!

From last week.

The person who posted that tweeted back in October that Meyer was asked to return for the 2010 season by Foley to give Foley time to find a replacement and that he wouldn't return in 2011.

Hmm I thought I read last week Florida was going to hire Holgerson for OC.

That's what I was hoping for, but that all changes now.

Bill Belichick and Josh McDaniels went down to Florida for the SOLE purpose of meeting with Urban Meyer about his offense. Then in 2007 the Patriots shattered the NFL scoring record.

Too bad he won't be coaching the Donkeys then because he just said he's retiring because ha wants to be able to spend more time with his family.

Already priming the pump, huh?

Wayne Lyons will be ours not yours

The University of Florida is in shock upon hearing the news that head coach Urban Meyer has decided to retire. Here is a detailed account of how it unfolded from a current player.

http://florida.scout.com/2/1029488.h...medium=twitter

The names I'm hearing the most are Chris Petersen, Bobby Petrino, Bob Stoops, and Dan Mullen.

I'm really warming to the idea of Chris Petersen. He's turned down jobs before so I'm not sure he'd leave Boise State, but I think he'd be an outstanding hire. He's making $1.2mil a year now at Boise State so a more than double pay raise, the real possibility of a BCS Championship, Florida weather, and Florida recruiting *might* entice him to move.

Bobby Petrino is a great coach and offensive mind, but he's so damn shady. While I think he'd be successful at Florida, he's a guy who I'd always worry about jumping ship. Not a big fan.

Bob Stoops is not a real possibility, IMO. He was offered the job when Spurrier left, and declined. It is rumored he was approached again when Zook was fired, and declined. Oklahoma is a premier job and has given Stoops a raise each time Florida came calling. He's also lost some of his luster with all of his big game losses. He'd be a good hire, but wouldn't be very exciting. I don't there's any chance he leaves Norman.

Dan Mullen = backup plan, IMO. He's relatively young, fiery, and offensive-minded. But he's also not that exciting and only has 2 years of HC experience. Memories of him are fonder since he left Florida and he's done relatively well at Miss St. but I think Florida can get a better coach.

Right now all signs point to Bob Stoops.

What signs are those?