Urban Meyer stepping down as head coach at Fla.

[ebay286]

3-10 in Atlanta and 12-12 at Arkansas.  Florida is sure to be knocking on the CBP's door.

[ronmahony]

I heard they already contacted him.  Either way, I think Ole Miss better give him more money and a lengthy contract with a HUGE buy out.

Nah, he probably already contacted them though.

[El Puerco]

Nah, he probably already contacted them though.

I'm trying to build internet buzz.  It was just confirmed that they made Nutt an offer.  I heard he has already told his assistants that they will be coaching the Cotton Bowl alone again.  The recruit's game tapes have already been removed from their offices.

[Tejano Jawg]

I'm wondering why the word came down right now, meaning right this minute. The Sugar Bowl is just days away.

[The Hog]

3-10 in Atlanta and 12-12 at Arkansas.  Florida is sure to be knocking on the CBP's door.

From the Nutt years to Petrino's two years, it is a 200% increase and competitive.  Think about it.

[The Hawg Marshal]

Mark May threw out Petrinos name.

[The Hog]

Mark May threw out Petrinos name.

Why not?  Good coaches will be mentioned. 

[ebay286]

From the Nutt years to Petrino's two years, it is a 200% increase and competitive.  Think about it.

That may be the worst math I have ever seen someone try to conjure up.

[vol_in_ar]

http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/12/26/source-meyer-tells-players-he-has-a-heart-problem/

Urban say's it's heart problems

[The Hog]

That may be the worst math I have ever seen someone try to conjure up.

So you are saying we are not at least 200% better with Petrino than Nutt?  SU.

[The Galloping Ghost]

This is not something out of the blue...although it appears that way.

The Meyer staff stopped contacting their 2011 recruits over 2 weeks ago. Some were speculating a change because of the sudden communication shut-down.

[12247]

Mullen, Spurrier, Shanahan, Stoops should be the top four.  One of those 4 will bite if asked.  Just hard to figure who will get first offer.  It will be interesting to see how the Nutt camp plays this.  He has got to find someone at FLA to actually talk to his Agent concerning this job.  Even this would qualify.   Sexton calls the Fla ADs office and says Nutt is interested.  The secretary says they aren't interested and that qualifies as FLA folks talking to Nutt' camp about the job.  The SEC just lost one of the best HCs to come along in a very long time.  Meyer can beat you with his players and then trade players with you and beat you with your players.  Only Saban in the SEC has proven he can coach at the level of Meyer.

[The Hog]

This is not something out of the blue...although it appears that way.

The Meyer staff stopped contacting their 2011 recruits over 2 weeks ago. Some were speculating a change because of the sudden communication shut-down.

Got a link on that statement?  Just inquiring.

[Zen_Hog]

This is not something out of the blue...although it appears that way.

The Meyer staff stopped contacting their 2011 recruits over 2 weeks ago. Some were speculating a change because of the sudden communication shut-down.

I don't believe it considering they just offered this 2011 QB about 2 Monday's ago.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/florida/football/recruiting/player-Marquise-Williams-89421

[The Galloping Ghost]

Nope...no link. Just personal info I gathered from some recruits parents.

[The Hog]

Nope...no link. Just personal info I gathered from some recruits parents.

Care to share?

[hoginvolcountry]

I heard someone suggest Fulmer for the Gators....wouldn't that be funny!

[The Hog]

I heard someone suggest Fulmer for the Gators....wouldn't that be funny!

Go for it Phil!  This would be hilarious!

[blacksuit]

Hopefully Meyer can take a year or two off and get this health issue resolved, and return to the game. His presence enhanced college football.

The coaching search will be fascinating to watch. The Florida athletic department has earned a first rate reputation over the last few years. We can only hope that they don't target our coach. If I recall, Petrino agreed in his contract to not take a different job in the SECW, but he made no such promise about the east. It will be interesting to see what route they go: NFL coach like Shanahan? High profile lateral hire like Stoops or Petrino? Up and comer?

[Zen_Hog]

Hopefully Meyer can take a year or two off and get this health issue resolved, and return to the game. His presence enhanced college football.

The coaching search will be fascinating to watch. The Florida athletic department has earned a first rate reputation over the last few years. We can only hope that they don't target our coach. If I recall, Petrino agreed in his contract to not take a different job in the SECW, but he made no such promise about the east. It will be interesting to see what route they go: NFL coach like Shanahan? High profile lateral hire like Stoops or Petrino? Up and comer?

Shanahan seems like a lock for the Redskins job.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/12/26/zimmers-name-surfaces-as-potential-defensive-coordinator-in-dc/

[EnemyOfMojo]

ESPN mentioned his "priorities" and his "faith." Has he been hanging with Tiger? I feel like some more footwear is due to drop.

[jimgenie]

Me too. He is awesome.

Should we all vote ...I put mine in.. Nutty to Florida!!!

[berryhog]

I'm wondering why the word came down right now, meaning right this minute. The Sugar Bowl is just days away.

Maybe give them time to fill the job since it is a dead period in recruiting ?

[razorbrass]

He's 45.  Most likely exhausted and wondering whether there's more to life than his job.  Not that much different than many of us, but he's probably in a better position to take a sabbatical.  Best of luck to him.  He seems like an incredible person.

No kidding.  Must be nice to be able to make decisions like this without any concern for finances.  Hope it is nothing serious but there are a lot of people that have stressful jobs and don't get compensated fairly for what they do.  Not only do they have that stress but the stress of trying to make ends meet.  Like I said I hope it is nothing serious but it is hard for me to feel sorry for a guy who can walk away just because he has been working hard for the last 20 years. 

[blacksuit]

There's this, via Dr. Saturday: http://twitter.com/osgators/status/7075670536

"Just talked to a Florida staff member -- Urban was in hospital at least twice this month for chest pains, nausea and sickness."

Seems his health problems have intensified. This undercuts speculation about infidelity or some other family problem. His problems might be so severe that he was forced to step down. Of course, he coached through a brain cyst and severe headaches so who knows.

[deshahawg]

I just wonder if Tebow was coming back if he would be so sick that he would have to quit?

[Zen_Hog]

Nope...no link. Just personal info I gathered from some recruits parents.

Funny considering players who were committed didn't even know about this.

http://florida.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1032775

I don't think you should be making stuff up just so you can make everyone believe you knew Urban Meyer was thinking of stepping down.

[Tusks]

hey i know a 4-7 coach that parlayed that miserable record in a BCS school job.....the guy has never won a conference championship or gone to a BCS bowl game.....and he's still coaching away at a BCS school for around $2M and change a year.

stranger things can happen.

3-10 in Atlanta and 12-12 at Arkansas.  Florida is sure to be knocking on the CBP's door.

[Greyhands]

Well I always said it would be a good thing if Urban wasnt the coach at Florida but i thought he would go to ND or something i didnt really want the dude to get sick.

But on a side note ,Hopefully they hire some one that totally destroys everything Meyer has built.

[Hawgrox]

Maybe he just can't bear to coach any more without St. Tebow

End of conversation..

[Whataboar™]

Me too. He is awesome.

However ... sometimes you feel like a Nutt, sometimes you don't.

[Wild Bill Hog]

Nutt has taken his name out of the running.

Bet he didn't have to reach too deeply into the box to find it.

[Wild Bill Hog]

Cowher?

[cbjagman]

and Houston Nutt's agent lights up the phone....

I certainly agree with this. With the winning and fighting attitude that the Dale brings to the table the possible interest by the Gators would be understandable. Besides, the Hooter does a masterful job of recruiting in Fla. Look at all the top notch All-Americans he's lured from there.