is one of the most highly regarded coaches in the game. Although he coached for more than one team, he is known for his time with the Florida Gators.
It is his work in Florida with quarterback Tim Tebow that will always be remembered. After retiring due to health reasons, Meyer will always be a dark-horse candidate when a college football job opens up.
Here are five reasons he won’t return in 2012.
Urban Meyer has settled in quite comfortably as an analyst on ESPN.
He looks comfortable on camera and is very knowledgeable about the game. Meyer could write his own ticket and most likely stay at ESPN for a very long time.
There is no reason to give up a sweet gig at this time. That is unless of course the perfect scenario sets up.
The perfect job in college football is not open and that is another reason Meyer won’t return in 2012.
There is speculation that job could be Ohio State, but it is very unclear if that job will be open. It is also unclear to see if Meyer wants to take over a program that is in the middle of constant scrutiny.
Without that job that could tempt him back in to coaching, he is not going anywhere.
Money will not bring him back to the game. Meyer made enough in his coaching career to be set for life.
He is still getting paid for his television job at ESPN. If you are looking for a reason that Meyer will come back to the game, money should not be on the short list.
Right now Urban Meyer is a god in coaching circles. He has turned around programs like Utah, and is personally responsible for the Gators resurgence.
If he returns there would be a good chance that his legacy could take a small hit. If he stays retired, his legacy will be intact and he will always be on the top of the list for coaching vacancies.
When Meyer left Florida he said that it was due to health problems. He also mentioned that he wanted to spend more time with his family.
This has not changed and this is the most important reason he will not return to coaching in 2012.
James Brown is a B/R Featured Columnist. Feel free to contact James at jtsneaks@gmail.com
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