Florida Gator Coach Urban Meyer to step down due to health reasons
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Bill Jempty | Saturday, December 26, 2009 |
This news is simply shocking
Florida coach Urban Meyer, who was admitted to a hospital because of chest pains following the Southeastern Conference championship game, is stepping down because of health concerns.
Meyer resigned Saturday, calling it quits after five seasons in Gainesville and two national titles. He leaves Florida with a 56-10 record that includes a 32-8 mark in league play and a school-record 22-game winning streak snapped early this month against Alabama.
Meyer says he consulted with his family, his doctors, school president Bernie Machen and athletic director Jeremy Foley before deciding it is in his best interest to focus on his health and family.
While I’ve never been a Gator fan, I wish Meyer well and pray his health concerns aren’t too serious.
Meyer will coach the Gators one last time in the Sugar Bowl against Cincinnati. Who the U of F will hire to replace Meyer, I haven’t a clue. None of his assistants stand out IMHO, so I think the University will hire an outsider.
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Very shocked to hear this, seems like it came out of nowhere.
Hope he gets his health issues straightened out and returns to coaching.
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