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Urban Meyer To Step Down - Full Story
Posted on 12/8/10 at 1:18 pm
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Posted on 12/8/10 at 1:20 pm to bayourant
Meyer, 46, informed Florida Athletic Director Jeremy Foley over the weekend that he was contemplating resigning and the two finalized the plan Tuesday. Meyer told the Gators of his decision during a team meeting earlier this afternoon. UF has scheduled a press conference for 6 p.m. at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium where Meyer and Foley will address the media.
Meyer will remain Florida’s head coach through the Outback Bowl in Tampa on New Year’s Day.
“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,” Meyer said. “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 Florida’s head coach through the Outback Bowl in Tampa on New Year’s Day.
“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,” Meyer said. “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.”
Posted on 12/8/10 at 1:21 pm to bayourant
Where's your Mullen sleeping tonight?
Posted on 12/8/10 at 1:21 pm to bayourant
Bye bye Mullen and then bye bye Malzahn. 

Posted on 12/8/10 at 1:22 pm to geauxtigahs87
Malzahn, Mullen, Chip Kelly have to be the 3 leading candidates huh?
Posted on 12/8/10 at 1:22 pm to HowboutthemTigers
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Urban Resigning Confirmed -Full Story
Will this resignation last longer than his first one??
Posted on 12/8/10 at 1:23 pm to HowboutthemTigers
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Chip Kelly
Not going anywhere
Posted on 12/8/10 at 1:23 pm to bwallcubfan
Yes, he's gone. Definitely.
This post was edited on 12/8/10 at 1:24 pm
Posted on 12/8/10 at 1:23 pm to bayourant
Well this changes some things huh?
Posted on 12/8/10 at 1:23 pm to Norantable
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Malzahn to Florida
As OC? He's not ready for the UF gig just yet IMO.
How many years removed from high school coaching is he?
Posted on 12/8/10 at 1:24 pm to bwallcubfan
wow! See if it sticks this time....
Posted on 12/8/10 at 1:24 pm to bayourant
State fans across Mississippi just passed out!
Posted on 12/8/10 at 1:24 pm to bayourant
I gradulate Corch Irvin Mya on best career I ever seen. One two tree fo five, deez gata don take no jive. Go Gata!
Posted on 12/8/10 at 1:24 pm to bwallcubfan
bye bye mullen. hello malzahn or leach
Posted on 12/8/10 at 1:25 pm to bayourant
Pretty much figured this after the dismal season.
Where are the Florida fans? Big talk of Mullen?
Where are the Florida fans? Big talk of Mullen?
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