krambman
Posts: 3,606
Dec 26, 2009 7:12pm
Wow.
If he's stepping down now for health reasons then it must really be serious. While I wouldn't be surprised if he returns somewhere else in a few years, if this is really serious I also wouldn't be surprised if we never see him on the sidelines again. It's a good thing for Florida that he announced this now so they can begin looking for a replacement instead of him announcing it after the bowl game when all the good coaches would have already been taken.
I certainly do not envy the person who takes over for him at Florida. You are replacing a legend and you have to replace one at QB.
If he's stepping down now for health reasons then it must really be serious. While I wouldn't be surprised if he returns somewhere else in a few years, if this is really serious I also wouldn't be surprised if we never see him on the sidelines again. It's a good thing for Florida that he announced this now so they can begin looking for a replacement instead of him announcing it after the bowl game when all the good coaches would have already been taken.
I certainly do not envy the person who takes over for him at Florida. You are replacing a legend and you have to replace one at QB.
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Dec 26, 2009 7:14pm
Yeah I can kind of see him being the next HC at Ohio St. If they are smart they give him a job NOW inside the Atheltic department.
Scarlet_Fever
Posts: 736
Dec 26, 2009 7:14pm
When I heard this I thought for sure he was headed to the NFL. Sounds like serious health issues. Prayers to him and his family in his situation whatever it may be.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Dec 26, 2009 7:15pm
He said he's going to stay in Gainesville.
2quik4u
Posts: 4,388
Dec 26, 2009 7:16pm
he can't go on without Tebow so he is going to become his agent
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mallymal614
Posts: 3,746
Dec 26, 2009 7:32pm
Here is what I think. Michigan called Urban and said they are interested. So he steps down so the Wolverines can fire Rich Rod, hire Urban, and the Michigan program is back again!
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Dec 26, 2009 7:42pm
I must say, I'm pretty shocked..
It'll be interesting to see who they target as their next HC. I'm guessing Kyle Wittingham gets a looksie..
It'll be interesting to see who they target as their next HC. I'm guessing Kyle Wittingham gets a looksie..
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Dec 26, 2009 7:56pm
heart muscle defect per espnews.
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Footwedge
Posts: 9,265
Dec 26, 2009 7:57pm
Good luck Urban. Finally someone understands that health is worth a lot more than 4 million/year.
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grass_licker
Posts: 119
Dec 26, 2009 7:58pm
lol keep dreamingjordo212000 wrote: Yeah I can kind of see him being the next HC at Ohio St. If they are smart they give him a job NOW inside the Atheltic department.
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Dec 26, 2009 7:59pm
ok. will do.grass_licker wrote:
lol keep dreaming
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DaBrowns41
Posts: 1,304
Dec 26, 2009 8:14pm
I still maintain that he's got an offer from the Cowboys or another NFL team, and he's too afraid to go back on his word (yet again), and leave his school after promising he'd be there for a long time.
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Upper90
Posts: 1,095
Dec 26, 2009 8:16pm
Call me cynical....but I could see that being true.DaBrowns41 wrote: I still maintain that he's got an offer from the Cowboys or another NFL team, and he's too afraid to go back on his word (yet again), and leave his school after promising he'd be there for a long time.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Dec 26, 2009 8:18pm
Both of you are cynical. He's had a documented medical history, and he went to the hospital after the SEC championship, not for "dehydration". My friend Ryan whose in the athletic training program at Florida told me that this has been an issue plaguing him the whole year.
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Upper90
Posts: 1,095
Dec 26, 2009 8:21pm
Yeah, I'm not totally doubting that it's legit. I'm simply saying that if he is on the sidelines next fall, I don't know how shocked I'll be.
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captain_obvious
Posts: 82
Dec 26, 2009 8:39pm
Glad to see that one of his last acts as Florida coach is over shadowing the players. Why not tell Florida Admin so that they can start their internal process, then tell the players after the game, then the media.
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september63
Posts: 5,789
Dec 26, 2009 8:46pm
If it is health issues, good luck to him and his family. Every column Ive read online, plus both guys on ESPN think he will be coaching within 2 years.
hasbeen
Posts: 6,504
Dec 26, 2009 9:49pm
Love how somebody always has to make the guy look bad.captain_obvious wrote: Glad to see that one of his last acts as Florida coach is over shadowing the players. Why not tell Florida Admin so that they can start their internal process, then tell the players after the game, then the media.
Hesston
Posts: 516
Dec 26, 2009 9:56pm
I read the article in S.I. and believe he does have health concerns.
Wow this will send shock waves threw college football both FSU & UF will have new coaches in '10
I think he will coach again somewhere in a year or 2.
Wow this will send shock waves threw college football both FSU & UF will have new coaches in '10
I think he will coach again somewhere in a year or 2.
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Preacher
Posts: 218
Dec 26, 2009 10:00pm
OSU please hire him now as a consultant to the football program. Once his health is taken care of hire him as the Assistant HC/OC. Tap him as the next HC after Tressel decides to retire. I know but it is the Christmas season and I can hope and wish....
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DaBrowns41
Posts: 1,304
Dec 26, 2009 10:03pm
My friend is the Florida athletic director and he told me that Urban Meyer is just scared.lhslep134 wrote: Both of you are cynical. He's had a documented medical history, and he went to the hospital after the SEC championship, not for "dehydration". My friend Ryan whose in the athletic training program at Florida told me that this has been an issue plaguing him the whole year.
See.... I can make shit up too.
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Dec 26, 2009 10:08pm
You gotta love when somebody has "inside information"
Speedofsand
Posts: 5,529
Dec 26, 2009 10:13pm
I have info but I'm not sharing it here. hahaha
I have a headache this evening.
I have a headache this evening.
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DaBrowns41
Posts: 1,304
Dec 26, 2009 10:25pm
I think it's funny that he's having chest pains, and tightness, and blah blah blah, but his heart is "healthy".
So what's the problem?
I call BS. It's either that or he needs to stop being a pussy.
So what's the problem?
I call BS. It's either that or he needs to stop being a pussy.
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Preacher
Posts: 218
Dec 26, 2009 10:30pm
^^^^^
I applaud a man that puts his health and family wishes infront of a 4 mil/yr contract.
I applaud a man that puts his health and family wishes infront of a 4 mil/yr contract.