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**zE bOp** · 12-26-2009, 04:57 PM

Florida coach Urban Meyer to step down:

Meyer to coach final game at Sugar Bowl

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Urban Meyer is stepping down as coach of the Florida football team, athletics director Jeremy Foley announced Saturday afternoon in a release.
"I have given my heart and soul to coaching college football and mentoring young men for the last 24-plus years and I have dedicated most of my waking moments the last five years to the Gator football program," Meyer said in statement. "I have ignored my health for years, but recent developments have forced me to re-evaluate my priorities of faith and family.
"After consulting with my family, Dr. Machen, Jeremy Foley and my doctors, I believe it is in my best interest to step aside and focus on my health and family.
"I'm proud to be a part of the Gainesville community and the Gator Nation and I plan to remain in Gainesville and involved with the University of Florida.
"I'm very appreciative for the opportunity I've had to be a part of a tremendous institution - from Dr. Machen to Jeremy Foley and the entire administrative staff at UF. I'm also very thankful for the chance to work with some of the best assistants in college football and coach some of the best college football players and watch them grow both on and off the field as people. I will cherish the relationships with them the most."
Meyer will coach his last game for Florida against Cincinnati on Jan. 1 at the Sugar Bowl.

**@venue** · 12-26-2009, 08:47 PM

unfortunate for florida and their program.

**HuskerFalcon** · 12-26-2009, 09:47 PM

i think in about 5 years brian kelly will get fired and Meyer will be the head coach at notre lame

**zE bOp** · 12-26-2009, 11:40 PM

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unfortunate for florida and their program.

and college football in general.

**zE bOp** · 12-27-2009, 01:38 PM

Updated: December 27, 2009, 3:28 PM ET
Source: Meyer has change of heart

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Florida coach Urban Meyer, who announced Saturday night that he would step down after coaching the Gators in the Sugar Bowl on New Year's Day, is now having second thoughts about retirement and will instead take an indefinite leave of absence following the bowl game, a source with knowledge of the situation told ESPN on Sunday.
A source told ESPN that Meyer will coach in the Allstate Sugar Bowl against Cincinnati, as previously announced, but that offensive coordinator Steve Adazzio will take over the Gators and will coach until Meyer is ready to return.
Adazzio confirmed his pending interim-coach duties in a telephone interview with The New York Times.
A person familiar with Meyer's decision told The Associated Press the coach woke up Sunday morning, got around his players at a short practice on campus and realized he wasn't quite ready to call it quits.
"There's no guarantees here," the person told the AP. "He could still walk away. He's got some significant concerns about his health and his tank and his family. But instead of cutting the cord, he's going to take a step back and see how he feels."
Meyer, who led the Gators to BCS national championships in 2006 and 2008, is scheduled to address media members in New Orleans at 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Meyer is 56-10 with Florida, including 32-8 in the SEC and a school-record 22-game winning streak that was snapped by the Crimson Tide in the conference title game on Dec. 5.
"I have given my heart and soul to coaching college football and mentoring young men for the last 24-plus years and I have dedicated most of my waking moments the last five years to the Gator football program," Meyer said in a statement Saturday. "I have ignored my health for years, but recent developments have forced me to reevaluate my priorities of faith and family."
After the Southeastern Conference championship game three weeks ago, Meyer spent several hours in a Gainesville, Fla., hospital because of chest pains.
Last month, Sports Illustrated chronicled Meyer's coaching career and reported that he suffered from persistent headaches caused by a cyst that becomes inflamed by stress, rage and excitement.
Meyer told the magazine that since the diagnosis in the early 2000s he has tried to stay composed during games.
A tireless recruiter and creative motivator, Meyer came to Florida from Utah in fall 2004 amid speculation he would end up at Notre Dame.
Meyer brought most of his staff with him -- some of whom worked with him at Bowling Green (2001-02) and Utah (2003-04). Together, they restored the program to national prominence two years later with the school's second national championship.
The Gators upset Ohio State 41-14 in Glendale, Ariz.; they won another one last January by beating Oklahoma 24-14 in Miami.
With just about his entire team returning this fall, Meyer spent all season coaching under intense pressure and sky-high expectations. He said he welcomed it all as the defending national champions tried to become just the second team in the last 14 years to repeat.
But the season was far from smooth. Florida dealt with distraction after distraction, prompting Meyer to call it "the year of stuff."
Meyer is married with three children -- the oldest recently started college at Georgia Tech -- and has said repeatedly he planned to leave coaching to spend more time with his family.
Information from ESPN.com's Mark Schlabach, ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen and The Associated Press was used in this report.

**huskernation** · 12-28-2009, 09:06 AM

Wow! So he'll be able to take all of 2010 off and then just step back in and be the coach again for 2011? Florida AD and football program must have a lot of faith in him if it plays out that way. His record after 5 years, why wouldn't you have faith in the guy I guess.

**zE bOp** · 12-28-2009, 03:05 PM

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Wow! So he'll be able to take all of 2010 off and then just step back in and be the coach again for 2011? Florida AD and football program must have a lot of faith in him if it plays out that way. His record after 5 years, why wouldn't you have faith in the guy I guess.

Nice to be rich...

**huskernation** · 12-28-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by zE bOp

Nice to be rich...

True!

**zE bOp** · 12-28-2009, 06:46 PM

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True!

I'm speculating here...

**caveman99** · 12-29-2009, 08:51 AM

I bet you a dime to a dollar that Urban Meyer is back on the sidelines for 2010. He will only take the off-season completely off to recharge.

12-26-2009, 04:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
zE bOp "..taZ3'd & cORnFUz3'd.." Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: bIg @pPL3...sorta.... Posts: 2,372	Breaking news!!!! Urban Meyer quits for health reasons. Florida coach Urban Meyer to step down: Meyer to coach final game at Sugar Bowl Comment Email Print Share ESPN.com news services Urban Meyer is stepping down as coach of the Florida football team, athletics director Jeremy Foley announced Saturday afternoon in a release. "I have given my heart and soul to coaching college football and mentoring young men for the last 24-plus years and I have dedicated most of my waking moments the last five years to the Gator football program," Meyer said in statement. "I have ignored my health for years, but recent developments have forced me to re-evaluate my priorities of faith and family. "After consulting with my family, Dr. Machen, Jeremy Foley and my doctors, I believe it is in my best interest to step aside and focus on my health and family. "I'm proud to be a part of the Gainesville community and the Gator Nation and I plan to remain in Gainesville and involved with the University of Florida. "I'm very appreciative for the opportunity I've had to be a part of a tremendous institution - from Dr. Machen to Jeremy Foley and the entire administrative staff at UF. I'm also very thankful for the chance to work with some of the best assistants in college football and coach some of the best college football players and watch them grow both on and off the field as people. I will cherish the relationships with them the most." Meyer will coach his last game for Florida against Cincinnati on Jan. 1 at the Sugar Bowl. __________________ "...dOn't t@Z3'm3, brO *..." http://www.facebook.com/zErObertinho?ref=profile* *"fUNni3St DUd3" pOll-->* http://www.huskerhooligans.com/forum...i3st-dud3.html

12-26-2009, 08:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
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12-26-2009, 09:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
HuskerFalcon Addicted To Red Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: annoying state of Iowa Posts: 1,164	i think in about 5 years brian kelly will get fired and Meyer will be the head coach at notre lame __________________

12-27-2009, 01:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
zE bOp "..taZ3'd & cORnFUz3'd.." Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: bIg @pPL3...sorta.... Posts: 2,372	Uh, now he's thinking about staying... Updated: December 27, 2009, 3:28 PM ET Source: Meyer has change of heart Comment Email Print Share ESPN.com news services Report: Meyer Decides Not To Resign Urban Meyer has decided not to resign as head coach at Florida, will take leave of absence for 2010 season insteadTags: College Football, Florida Gators Learn More » Report a bug » Feedback » Report: Meyer Decides Not To Resign VIDEO PLAYLIST Report: Meyer Decides Not To Resign Report: Meyer Decides Not To Resign Urban Meyer has decided not to resign as head coach at Florida, will take leave of absence for 2010 season insteadTags: College Football, Florida Gators Learn More » Report a bug » Feedback » Brown On Meyer: 'We Need Him' Brown On Meyer: 'We Need Him' Mack Brown discusses Urban Meyer's stunning new decision to remain coach at Florida and to take leave of absence in 2010 Tags: NCF, Florida Gators, Texas Longhorns Florida coach Urban Meyer, who announced Saturday night that he would step down after coaching the Gators in the Sugar Bowl on New Year's Day, is now having second thoughts about retirement and will instead take an indefinite leave of absence following the bowl game, a source with knowledge of the situation told ESPN on Sunday. A source told ESPN that Meyer will coach in the Allstate Sugar Bowl against Cincinnati, as previously announced, but that offensive coordinator Steve Adazzio will take over the Gators and will coach until Meyer is ready to return. Adazzio confirmed his pending interim-coach duties in a telephone interview with The New York Times. A person familiar with Meyer's decision told The Associated Press the coach woke up Sunday morning, got around his players at a short practice on campus and realized he wasn't quite ready to call it quits. "There's no guarantees here," the person told the AP. "He could still walk away. He's got some significant concerns about his health and his tank and his family. But instead of cutting the cord, he's going to take a step back and see how he feels." Meyer, who led the Gators to BCS national championships in 2006 and 2008, is scheduled to address media members in New Orleans at 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Meyer is 56-10 with Florida, including 32-8 in the SEC and a school-record 22-game winning streak that was snapped by the Crimson Tide in the conference title game on Dec. 5. "I have given my heart and soul to coaching college football and mentoring young men for the last 24-plus years and I have dedicated most of my waking moments the last five years to the Gator football program," Meyer said in a statement Saturday. "I have ignored my health for years, but recent developments have forced me to reevaluate my priorities of faith and family." After the Southeastern Conference championship game three weeks ago, Meyer spent several hours in a Gainesville, Fla., hospital because of chest pains. Last month, Sports Illustrated chronicled Meyer's coaching career and reported that he suffered from persistent headaches caused by a cyst that becomes inflamed by stress, rage and excitement. Meyer told the magazine that since the diagnosis in the early 2000s he has tried to stay composed during games. A tireless recruiter and creative motivator, Meyer came to Florida from Utah in fall 2004 amid speculation he would end up at Notre Dame. Meyer brought most of his staff with him -- some of whom worked with him at Bowling Green (2001-02) and Utah (2003-04). Together, they restored the program to national prominence two years later with the school's second national championship. The Gators upset Ohio State 41-14 in Glendale, Ariz.; they won another one last January by beating Oklahoma 24-14 in Miami. With just about his entire team returning this fall, Meyer spent all season coaching under intense pressure and sky-high expectations. He said he welcomed it all as the defending national champions tried to become just the second team in the last 14 years to repeat. But the season was far from smooth. Florida dealt with distraction after distraction, prompting Meyer to call it "the year of stuff." Meyer is married with three children -- the oldest recently started college at Georgia Tech -- and has said repeatedly he planned to leave coaching to spend more time with his family. Information from ESPN.com's Mark Schlabach, ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen and The Associated Press was used in this report. __________________ "...dOn't t@Z3'm3, brO *..." http://www.facebook.com/zErObertinho?ref=profile* *"fUNni3St DUd3" pOll-->* http://www.huskerhooligans.com/forum...i3st-dud3.html

12-28-2009, 09:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
huskernation Big Red Football Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: VA Posts: 454	Wow! So he'll be able to take all of 2010 off and then just step back in and be the coach again for 2011? Florida AD and football program must have a lot of faith in him if it plays out that way. His record after 5 years, why wouldn't you have faith in the guy I guess. __________________

12-29-2009, 08:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
caveman99 Because I am not Default Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: White Plains, NY Posts: 2,100	I bet you a dime to a dollar that Urban Meyer is back on the sidelines for 2010. He will only take the off-season completely off to recharge. __________________ MY BATTLE CRY!!!!!

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