Spoke to the Third Wiseman---who has known Meyer as long as anyone and he weighed in with this note....
"Been thinking about this a lot---and have spoken to a number of people---and I believe this will be the final season for Urban Meyer at Ohio State.
His newfound "spark" to me is more of an acceptance of his future--as opposed to a new beginning.
I think his health is an issue. I think a lack of support from higher ups in admin is an issue. And I truly don't believe he will coach again.
I think he finishes with the Michigan game, BIG Championship and bowl/playoff and then calls it quits.
I sincerely hope that I'm wrong---but you probably know that I don't believe that I am...
I think its the end of the road...."
"Been thinking about this a lot---and have spoken to a number of people---and I believe this will be the final season for Urban Meyer at Ohio State.
His newfound "spark" to me is more of an acceptance of his future--as opposed to a new beginning.
I think his health is an issue. I think a lack of support from higher ups in admin is an issue. And I truly don't believe he will coach again.
I think he finishes with the Michigan game, BIG Championship and bowl/playoff and then calls it quits.
I sincerely hope that I'm wrong---but you probably know that I don't believe that I am...
I think its the end of the road...."
