Urban Meyer Resigns at Florida

Urban Meyer is stepping down as Florida's football coach, sources told FanHouse.
Meyer, 46, also resigned last year before the Sugar Bowl, but then rejoined the team. He is retiring from coaching and the decision is not health related, sources told FanHouse.
The school has confirmed the move and a press conference will be held Wednesday night.

Florida is headed to the Outback Bowl in Tampa, Fla., on Jan. 1 to play Penn State where Meyer will coach his last game against Penn State's Joe Paterno.

"I have been a Division I football coach for the last 25 years and, during that time, my primary focus has been making a difference in the lives of the young men I have been so fortunate to have coached and building championship programs," Meyer said in a statement. "At this time in my life, however, I fully grasp the sacrifices my 24/7 profession has demanded of me, and I know it is time to put my focus on my family and life away from the field.

"The decision to step down was a difficult one. But, after spending more than two decades motivating and celebrating the young men I've been so proud to coach, I relish the opportunity to cheer for my three terrific kids as they compete in their own respective sports. I know how fortunate I am to be in a position to make this choice and to have a family that is as loving and supportive as my amazing wife and children have always been. My family has shared both the commitment and the sacrifice required to coach at this level for so long and I would not have enjoyed the success I have had without their support."

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