There is much to be critical when discussing UM and his handling of some situations. But I must admit, the man knows football. During all the pre-game, halftime etc interviews there were two factors he said that his team had to do to win. He repeated them at least 3 or 4 times...........tackling and taking care of the ball. He said that if they did that, they would win. Imagine that, two simple fundamentals of the game of football. Now I swear, I've heard that strategy before from some old coach.....hmmm.
Urban Meyer
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If anything Meyer is probably underrated because he doesn't have all the NC rings Saban has. But, at OSU, he was 84-9 and had at least 11 wins every year (seven years total). He had one NC and finished first or tied for first in the conference every year.
He has three national championships. I don’t think he is underrated. Most people would put him right behind Saban
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Unlike Saban, Meyer won everywhere he coached.
BUT...he coached nothing but thugs, spouse-abusers and crminals too??? Or so say the 'sportsperts' at ESPiN today when discussing his 'legacy'
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That’s BS. I hate that about ESPN. Yes he had thugs, etc. and had flexible lines separating right and wrong sometimes, and he played some situations badly. But put his shortcomings up against many other great college FB coaches and most will see he was an outstanding football coach and he coached and did right by a lot of great kids at all stops. I mean, Tim Tebow played for the guy!
Nobody can compete at the highest level without some bad dudes around the program (just ask ND). The question is how situations are handled. On the whole, Meyer is among the best ever.
And I think he deserved to be fired—only because he actively attempted to undermine his employer’s investigation. But the Zach smith stuff, etc. in itself, shouldn’t impact his legacy as a coach, which should be nothing short of outstanding. And that’s all ESPN should be reporting right now.
Urban Meyer clearly was the #1 or #2 HC in the country if one looks at his entire career. He won quickly at every stop, including 10+ seasons at non-powerhouse programs. When he finally got to a Power program, he won national titles at both.
I can't explain losses like those to Iowa or Purdue recently, but then I can't explain how Saban lost to Mississippi back-to-back, home and away either. Stuff happens, I guess.
WRT some issues at FL and OSU, I am in no position to judge his actions. But there should be little doubt that he was a fantastic football coach. I don't think BG, Utah, or Florida have been as successful since his departure from those schools.
I can't explain losses like those to Iowa or Purdue recently, but then I can't explain how Saban lost to Mississippi back-to-back, home and away either. Stuff happens, I guess.
WRT some issues at FL and OSU, I am in no position to judge his actions. But there should be little doubt that he was a fantastic football coach. I don't think BG, Utah, or Florida have been as successful since his departure from those schools.
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