Urban Meyer Leaving Florida
December 26, 2009 by Mat Houchens
Filed under Urban Meyer
More bad news for the Gator Nation as Urban Meyer is stepping down as Florida Gators Head coach after this season for health reasons. He will not be going to Notre Dame, he will not be coaching another team, he is leaving coaching all together.
“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.”
Urban Meyer will coach his last game against Cincinnati in the Sugar Bowl.
Let the discussion begin on the next coach at UF.
Update: It is being rumored that it is a terminal sickness that has brought this decision on. We will update when we have any confirmation.
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