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http://msn.foxsports.com/cfb/story/meyer-gators-122609
Florida Gators football coach Urban Meyer is resigning.
Meyer, who was admitted to a hospital because of chest pains following this season's Southeastern Conference championship game, cited health reasons as the reason for his departure.
“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,” he said in a report on the school's athletic Web site Saturday. “I have ignored my health for years, but recent developments have forced me to re-evaluate my priorities of faith and family.”
Meyer, 45, will still coach the Gators on New Year's Day in the Sugar Bowl against Cincinnati for his final game. He said he plans to still live in the Gainesville area and to be involved with the school.
During his five seasons at Florida, he won two national titles and two SEC championships. His record with the Gators is 56-10 and his .848 winning percentage is the best in school history.
"Coach Meyer and I have talked this through and I realize how hard this was for him to reach this decision," athletic director Jeremy Foley said. "But the bottom line is that Coach Meyer needed to make a choice that is in the best interest of his well being and his family. I certainly appreciate what he has meant to the University of Florida, our football program and the Gator Nation. I have never seen anyone more committed to his players, his family and his program. Above all, I appreciate our friendship."
Meyer will hold a news conference in New Orleans on Sunday afternoon.
Florida Gators football coach Urban Meyer is resigning.
Meyer, who was admitted to a hospital because of chest pains following this season's Southeastern Conference championship game, cited health reasons as the reason for his departure.
“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,” he said in a report on the school's athletic Web site Saturday. “I have ignored my health for years, but recent developments have forced me to re-evaluate my priorities of faith and family.”
Meyer, 45, will still coach the Gators on New Year's Day in the Sugar Bowl against Cincinnati for his final game. He said he plans to still live in the Gainesville area and to be involved with the school.
During his five seasons at Florida, he won two national titles and two SEC championships. His record with the Gators is 56-10 and his .848 winning percentage is the best in school history.
"Coach Meyer and I have talked this through and I realize how hard this was for him to reach this decision," athletic director Jeremy Foley said. "But the bottom line is that Coach Meyer needed to make a choice that is in the best interest of his well being and his family. I certainly appreciate what he has meant to the University of Florida, our football program and the Gator Nation. I have never seen anyone more committed to his players, his family and his program. Above all, I appreciate our friendship."
Meyer will hold a news conference in New Orleans on Sunday afternoon.