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Apparently God is a Florida Fan
Posted on 1/14/10 at 9:21 pm
Posted on 1/14/10 at 9:21 pm
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Silly me, but I didn’t realize God was a Gator.
But apparently he is based on comments from Sharrif Floyd’s high school coaches about what went down in the final few days before Floyd announced his college choice on national TV last Saturday at the U.S. Army All-American game.
As we all know, Floyd picked Florida.
Now we’re starting to find out why. According to Floyd’s coaches, he was set to pick Ohio State until he spoke with Meyer on the phone. That’s when Florida’s coach, desperate to rein in the nation’s top defensive tackle prospect, went “all in” with the religion card. Here’s what the coaches said:
“Sharrif was really confused and put a call into Coach Meyer. When they spoke Coach Meyer told him that he had a ‘dream’ the night before, and that Coach Meyer saw himself on the sideline coaching Sharrif. Told him that is was a "message from God that I should come back and coach, as I guess if it’s my time to die, I'd rather die on the sidelines coaching you than anywhere else in the world.
"Sharrif talked to us the next day and said Ohio State is great and all, but Coach Meyer said he would DIE for me. That's pretty intense. From that day on Sharrif mainly kept to himself. But that was the turning point in my eyes."
Either you have to applaud Meyer for a brilliant recruiting maneuver or mock him for preying on the emotions of a naïve high school kid.
You could also do both. Make no mistake, Meyer knew exactly what he was doing, just like the way he “resigned” as Florida’s head coach only to announce a day or two later he was taking an indefinite leave of absence. Contrived? You bet.
But, considering all the highly-touted prospects that have committed to the Gators in recent days, Meyer’s ploy has worked to perfection.
Really, though, the entire Meyer/Floyd proves yet again that while the NCAA Rulebook is as thick as a phone directory there is only one rule that truly matters when it comes to recruiting – caveat emptor.
Let the Buyer Beware.
It’s difficult to blame Floyd for believing such nonsense since players worship coaches like Meyer as father figures. They sincerely accept as true anything and everything that comes out of the mouths of coaches, especially one like Meyer who has won multiple national championships.
Titles bring credibility.
But Meyer’s master stroke in convincing Floyd that committing to Florida was a matter of divine intervention is yet another indication of how far some coaches are willing to go in recruiting to sign the top players. Did Meyer cross the line? Yes. Is it illegal to tell a kid you had a vision from God? No.
The way the NCAA works, it’s the player’s responsibility and his advisers to separate fact from the B.S.
Is this the first time a well known coach has played the religion card? Heck, no. And it won’t be the last either.
If you recall, former Clemson coach Tommy Bowden un-apologetically played the religion card while recruiting RB C.J. Spiller. Unfortunately, God later determined the Tigers weren’t worthy of an ACC championship or a BCS bowl game during Spiller’s time in the Upstate, though he did accomplish a lot individually.
I’m sure there are countless other examples as well where coaches have exploited a player’s belief in the almighty to gain a recruiting advantage.
About 20 years ago, preacher Oral Roberts relied on the same tactics when he convinced thousands of his followers God would “call him home” unless he raised enough money ($8 million) to send out missionaries from a medical center he had built earlier.
In essence, it’s all about passing the snicker test. As long as the prospect doesn’t laugh when religion is invoked, the coach has a chance.
And that’s exactly what Meyer was counting on.
So, is God a Gator? Well, if that movie set for release this weekend is really true, his attention isn't focused on college football right now.
Silly me, but I didn’t realize God was a Gator.
But apparently he is based on comments from Sharrif Floyd’s high school coaches about what went down in the final few days before Floyd announced his college choice on national TV last Saturday at the U.S. Army All-American game.
As we all know, Floyd picked Florida.
Now we’re starting to find out why. According to Floyd’s coaches, he was set to pick Ohio State until he spoke with Meyer on the phone. That’s when Florida’s coach, desperate to rein in the nation’s top defensive tackle prospect, went “all in” with the religion card. Here’s what the coaches said:
“Sharrif was really confused and put a call into Coach Meyer. When they spoke Coach Meyer told him that he had a ‘dream’ the night before, and that Coach Meyer saw himself on the sideline coaching Sharrif. Told him that is was a "message from God that I should come back and coach, as I guess if it’s my time to die, I'd rather die on the sidelines coaching you than anywhere else in the world.
"Sharrif talked to us the next day and said Ohio State is great and all, but Coach Meyer said he would DIE for me. That's pretty intense. From that day on Sharrif mainly kept to himself. But that was the turning point in my eyes."
Either you have to applaud Meyer for a brilliant recruiting maneuver or mock him for preying on the emotions of a naïve high school kid.
You could also do both. Make no mistake, Meyer knew exactly what he was doing, just like the way he “resigned” as Florida’s head coach only to announce a day or two later he was taking an indefinite leave of absence. Contrived? You bet.
But, considering all the highly-touted prospects that have committed to the Gators in recent days, Meyer’s ploy has worked to perfection.
Really, though, the entire Meyer/Floyd proves yet again that while the NCAA Rulebook is as thick as a phone directory there is only one rule that truly matters when it comes to recruiting – caveat emptor.
Let the Buyer Beware.
It’s difficult to blame Floyd for believing such nonsense since players worship coaches like Meyer as father figures. They sincerely accept as true anything and everything that comes out of the mouths of coaches, especially one like Meyer who has won multiple national championships.
Titles bring credibility.
But Meyer’s master stroke in convincing Floyd that committing to Florida was a matter of divine intervention is yet another indication of how far some coaches are willing to go in recruiting to sign the top players. Did Meyer cross the line? Yes. Is it illegal to tell a kid you had a vision from God? No.
The way the NCAA works, it’s the player’s responsibility and his advisers to separate fact from the B.S.
Is this the first time a well known coach has played the religion card? Heck, no. And it won’t be the last either.
If you recall, former Clemson coach Tommy Bowden un-apologetically played the religion card while recruiting RB C.J. Spiller. Unfortunately, God later determined the Tigers weren’t worthy of an ACC championship or a BCS bowl game during Spiller’s time in the Upstate, though he did accomplish a lot individually.
I’m sure there are countless other examples as well where coaches have exploited a player’s belief in the almighty to gain a recruiting advantage.
About 20 years ago, preacher Oral Roberts relied on the same tactics when he convinced thousands of his followers God would “call him home” unless he raised enough money ($8 million) to send out missionaries from a medical center he had built earlier.
In essence, it’s all about passing the snicker test. As long as the prospect doesn’t laugh when religion is invoked, the coach has a chance.
And that’s exactly what Meyer was counting on.
So, is God a Gator? Well, if that movie set for release this weekend is really true, his attention isn't focused on college football right now.
This post was edited on 1/14/10 at 9:22 pm
Posted on 1/14/10 at 9:23 pm to ACL11190
Been visiting our RB bruh? 

Posted on 1/14/10 at 9:24 pm to TheJones
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Not reading that
You should it's full of Meyer BS

Posted on 1/14/10 at 9:25 pm to Rohan2Reed
Just read this part
“Sharrif was really confused and put a call into Coach Meyer. When they spoke Coach Meyer told him that he had a ‘dream’ the night before, and that Coach Meyer saw himself on the sideline coaching Sharrif. Told him that is was a "message from God that I should come back and coach, as I guess if it’s my time to die, I'd rather die on the sidelines coaching you than anywhere else in the world.
"Sharrif talked to us the next day and said Ohio State is great and all, but Coach Meyer said he would DIE for me. That's pretty intense. From that day on Sharrif mainly kept to himself. But that was the turning point in my eyes."
“Sharrif was really confused and put a call into Coach Meyer. When they spoke Coach Meyer told him that he had a ‘dream’ the night before, and that Coach Meyer saw himself on the sideline coaching Sharrif. Told him that is was a "message from God that I should come back and coach, as I guess if it’s my time to die, I'd rather die on the sidelines coaching you than anywhere else in the world.
"Sharrif talked to us the next day and said Ohio State is great and all, but Coach Meyer said he would DIE for me. That's pretty intense. From that day on Sharrif mainly kept to himself. But that was the turning point in my eyes."
Posted on 1/14/10 at 9:25 pm to ACL11190
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According to Floyd’s coaches, he was set to pick Ohio State until he spoke with Meyer on the phone. That’s when Florida’s coach, desperate to rein in the nation’s top defensive tackle prospect, went “all in” with the religion card. Here’s what the coaches said:
“Sharrif was really confused and put a call into Coach Meyer. When they spoke Coach Meyer told him that he had a ‘dream’ the night before, and that Coach Meyer saw himself on the sideline coaching Sharrif. Told him that is was a "message from God that I should come back and coach, as I guess if it’s my time to die, I'd rather die on the sidelines coaching you than anywhere else in the world.
Posted on 1/14/10 at 9:25 pm to ACL11190
That is some shite arse shite right there.
Urban must have been jamming to Prince "I Would Die 4U"!
Urban must have been jamming to Prince "I Would Die 4U"!
Posted on 1/14/10 at 9:26 pm to Rohan2Reed
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Cliff's notes version?
Florida is now Jesus Camp
Posted on 1/14/10 at 9:27 pm to Rohan2Reed
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Cliff's notes version?
Sharrif Floyd is about to commit to Ohio State.
Meyer calls him up.
Meyer: "God gave me a vision. I need to coach again. I'd rather die on the sidelines coaching you than live."
Sharrif: "Wow really? I'm going to commit to Florida at the U.S. Army All-American game."
Meyer: "Cool"
Then some talking about if this was ethical or not.
Posted on 1/14/10 at 9:27 pm to ACL11190
God sure wasn't a Gators fan on December 5th.
This post was edited on 1/14/10 at 9:28 pm
Posted on 1/14/10 at 9:29 pm to ACL11190
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“Sharrif was really confused and put a call into Coach Meyer. When they spoke Coach Meyer told him that he had a ‘dream’ the night before, and that Coach Meyer saw himself on the sideline coaching Sharrif. Told him that is was a "message from God that I should come back and coach, as I guess if it’s my time to die, I'd rather die on the sidelines coaching you than anywhere else in the world.
"Sharrif talked to us the next day and said Ohio State is great and all, but Coach Meyer said he would DIE for me. That's pretty intense. From that day on Sharrif mainly kept to himself. But that was the turning point in my eyes."
Either you have to applaud Meyer for a brilliant recruiting maneuver or mock him for preying on the emotions of a naïve high school kid.
Damn. That's crazy. I feel like admiring his tenacity and kicking him in the nuts at the same time. I've always said that he was a bad mentor to Tebow, and made a dumb kid act even dumber. This also makes me wonder what he told his wife to get her to marry him...
Posted on 1/14/10 at 9:30 pm to Doc Fenton
Meyer is a prophet
I must not erect a statue in his honor



I must not erect a statue in his honor
Posted on 1/14/10 at 9:34 pm to Number 3 is my Hero
You guys do know this is a rumor from Buck Nuts correct?
Posted on 1/14/10 at 9:35 pm to usc6158
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Florida is now Jesus Camp
They can baptize recruits for all I care if they keep bringing these 5 star monsters in.

Posted on 1/14/10 at 9:36 pm to Bench McElroy
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God sure wasn't a Gators fan on December 5th.
He chose to discipline his children for growing prideful, Bama was merely the instrument.

Posted on 1/14/10 at 9:37 pm to ACL11190
Didn't Meyer come from Utah? 

Posted on 1/14/10 at 9:38 pm to Tom288
I thought it was Corch Meyers not coach Meyer. 

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