Urban Meyer Rubbishes Coaching Rumors
While one well-known figure is not attempting to return to the sidelines, another former football coach is. Although his name has been floated as a potential replacement for current head coach Ryan Day, Urban Meyer made it clear Thursday that he has no plans to attempt to return to coaching Ohio State football. This follows […] The post Urban Meyer Rubbishes Coaching Rumors appeared first on BlackSportsOnline.
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While one well-known figure is not attempting to return to the sidelines, another former football coach is. Although his name has been floated as a potential replacement for current head coach Ryan Day, Urban Meyer made it clear Thursday that he has no plans to attempt to return to coaching Ohio State football.
This follows last weekend’s defeat by unranked Michigan for the Buckeyes. After Michigan won and attempted to put its flag on the field, the game at Ohio Stadium turned into a full-blown melee. It was the Wolverines’ fourth consecutive defeat under Day’s direction.
In a statement, Meyer stated: “It has come to my attention that there are reports speculating my return to the sidelines in Columbus,” “While I thoroughly enjoyed my seven seasons as head coach at the Ohio State University, I have no interest in coaching again. I will always be a Buckeye and have full confidence in Ryan Day, his staff, and every player that puts on the scarlet and gray.”
A statement from Urban Meyer, who says he has no interest in coaching again. pic.twitter.com/c9MCnT2YoS
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Since his dismissal in 2021, Meyer has not served as a coach at any level. Meyer had a contentious brief career at Jacksonville, finishing with a 2-11 record. Every season that Meyer led Ohio State from 2012 to 2018 saw them defeat Michigan. In 2014, he also guided the Buckeyes to a national championship.
After Meyer left, Day, who began working as an offensive coordinator for the football team in 2017, became head coach in 2019. Following the defeat to Michigan, Day talked about his future with the program.
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