http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4774134 Florida coach Urban Meyer, who announced Saturday night that he would step down after coaching the Gators against Cincinnati in the Allstate Sugar Bowl on New Year's Day, is now having second thoughts about retirement, a source close to the situation told ESPN.com on Sunday. Under a plan being discussed, Florida offensive coordinator Steve Adazzio would coach the Gators in the Sugar Bowl. Meyer, who cited health concerns as the reason for his retirement, would take a leave of absence and return to the team before the 2010 season. However, a source close to the program told ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen that Meyer would take a leave of absence for the entirety of the 2010 season. Adazzio would take over as interim coach for the season. Meyer, who led the Gators to BCS national championships in 2006 and 2008, is scheduled to address media members in New Orleans at 4:30 p.m. Sunday.
ok, so now it just seems like it's sour grapes from getting his ass handed to him by Saban in the SEC championship game. Either it's for the good of your family and your health, or its not. Heart value defects don't heal themselves with "time off", so whatever his medical problems are, they'll be there when he gets back. he's just making himself look like a fool right now
He's been hospitalized three times since the SEC Championship game. Are you saying that he should stay there until problem #4 rolls around and he shows up DOA at the hospital?
"After following up on a tip from a poster on a Jets messageboard, the University of Florida has hired Brian Schottenheimer as their new head coach. A press conference is scheduled for 7 PM EST."
no. What I'm saying is that he's got a problem he'll be stuck with for life. Who's to say that problem #4 doesn't just hold off until he comes back from his sabbatical?? If it's a truly life threatening condition, then his first instinct would have been correct, retire and spend your time with your family. The fact that he so quickly decided that he'll be back just feels.....odd....
