Urban Meyer stepping down?
 

Just saw this on Twitter. It's the hot rumor right now.

GatorUpdates Urban Meyer to step down as #Gators head coach this evening at 5pm EST per athletic department.

Here is a good feed: Todd Wright

Think he goes to Michigan? :)

Some tough choice ? I wonder if it will stick this time. Last year this time he tried too but couldn't leave. It would be nice of a change and a new playbook in stack would be nice too .The spread just isn't working any more with a stellar QB like Tebow .I really doubt he goes any where Joe .

He could join Tebow in Denver!!!!

I do agree that if he quits, it's probably for a long break. And you are right, the spread option only really works with a QB that has a great combo of brains, running ability, and decent passing skills. You also absolutely need a speedy playmaker to hold off the LBs from covering the TE dump and QB/RB running option.

It's official now.

Urban is a coward.

cya Urban.

(the advantage of the above comment is that "cya" can both mean "goodbye" and "cya later.")

He will be back in a few months...or in Denver...not coaching...just hangin'

how so? (I really have no idea why he is leaving).

Dear Florida,

Please leave Charlie Strong alone, and never ever ask to talk to him.

Sincerely,

A University of Louisville Student

Won't miss the guy one bit. Poor gators haha.

Wow, might as well call Jimbo Fisher the Floridian Coach Killer.

2 bitter rivals + 2 manhood stealing blowouts to FSU = Fisher the Coach Killer.

I don't buy into the health issues. I just think he can't stand losing so bad because Tebow isn't there anymore and that he can't bare through a down year or two to rebuild the program.

I'm sure the main reason is because he can't stand lossing and has no real QB and his spread system just isn't working any more and it is about time IMO.He was a good Coach when he had the players ,however, when they are no longer that skilled you gotta look and change the offense to what you have more move into a better skilled playbook to fit your players. Its not rocket science. I doubt he makes a move or chance to go to Denver , possible tho . Any word on who is taking over for the Gators ? Yes I am stil a fan after horrible season lol .

That and FSU has no righted their ship and has a coach who can beat him out for recruits and on the field. From what I've already heard Dan Mullen is more or less a done deal to replace the Hotdog man in Hogtown. Which is so-so news for FSU but devastating for Miami.

I just think the stress of the job is overwhelming to him. He's got cash now and a propensity to have a poor reaction to stress.

It's not a big loss. He's an overrated coach. With the right QB (Tebow and Alex Smith) he can have great teams. Take that away and he is lost. He completely lacks the ability to alter his offense to suit his players. With the talent of Brantley and all the speed at the skill positions, a Pro Style offense would have been great in Gainesville.

I don't know if that is a fair assessment, he did win a MNC with Chris Leak as his starting QB and Tebow in only for spot duty or goal line plays. That Gator team wasn't exactly built for his Spread offense. Then again, I think we're seeing Dan Mullen was the real genius there not Meyer.

jrdrylie , I have so agree . I was kind of bummed when they brought the spread back for Brantley.That is just not his style of playing.But I'm sure it would have been hard to learn a whole playbook for the others on the offense.Maybe next year.But I hear Brantley might transfer ?

well... he won a BCS title with Chris Leak as his starting qb...

If Brantley is graduating (or has done so) he could freely transfer and likely get a waiver to even go FBS next season (like Masoli). That was just an awful fit for his skill set, if he went to a pro style offense with a QB guru he could really inflate his stock next season, even a year at Delaware could help a lot. If it's true Mullen is coming in then I think it's safe to say Burton, Reed, or even freshman Jeff Driskel would likely be the starter, so no sense for Brantley to stick around.

Between going to Florida and having committed to Texas at one point it is sad this kid didn't accurately look at his skills and select a better college for his skills.

Urban Meyer and Pete Carroll... both left after their team had craptastic years.

But Tim Tebow played a huge part of it. They don't win without Tebow (or an absolutely amazing defense).

And yes, I hear Brantley is going to transfer. But if they bring in a Pro Style offense, Brantley may stay and Burton might be the guy who heads out the door. Burton could go to an FCS school and still have three years of eligibility left. Brantley would have to go to an FBS school.

Well you bring up another good point for Florida's demise this season, he lost not only his offensive genius in Dan Mullen but his defensive genius in Charlie Strong along with the perfect player for his offense.

Completely different circumstances, Carroll left for an NFL position as USC was about to be made the NCAA's ***** in sanctions. Whereas Meyer is leaving just because he can't hack it, or as FSU fans will always believe because he was afraid of becoming second banana to Jimbo Fisher.

Hello Dan Mullen nice to see you back around Gainesville.