Where is Urban Meyer now? Exit to Fox Sports fired from Jaguars following controversial NFL stint

What difference has one year made for Jaguar?

This time last season, Jacksonville was more worried about the franchise going first overall in the 2022 NFL Draft. The Jaguars are currently the AFC South champions and the 4th seed in the AFC playoffs.

The Jags, led by Doug Pederson, will play Saturday night at home against the No. 5-seeded Chargers. Fans hope the game will spur a deep playoff run for a franchise that has been heavily maligned in recent years.

Under Urban Meyer’s leadership, that has never been truer than in 2021.

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Meyer, who won national championships in Florida and Ohio, didn’t last a single season with the Jaguars. His NFL coaching career came to an abrupt end after he finished 2-11 in 13 games. After he was fired, the team went 1-3, but he still had a higher winning percentage (.250) than he did when he was hired (.154).

But Meyer hasn’t left the sport entirely.

What is Urban Meyer doing now?

Meyer has returned to his previous job as a College Football Analyst for Fox Sports.

The network quietly announced his return on Friday, August 19 — also known as Friday’s news dump. Meyer was only briefly mentioned in the announcement.

“Big Noon Kickoff will be touring together again this fall, along with original cast Rob Stone, Brady Quinn, Reggie Bush, Matt Leinart and Urban Meyer,” Fox Sports said in an announcement. said like this.

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Meyer’s return to television seems to have been welcomed by former players. Indeed, Jacksonville’s poor record under Myer was just one aspect of his disastrous foray into the NFL.

He caused controversy after controversy in Jacksonville. Among them was the hiring and consequent dismissal of shameful strength and conditioning coach Chris Doyle. I don’t know who Aaron Donald is. Dancing with a woman not his wife (Meyer stayed after the Jaguars left Ohio following the Thursday Night Football loss in Cincinnati). Reportedly kicking kicker Josh Rambo.

Above all.

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Jacksonville’s dysfunction has led to many former players and team owner Shahid Khan sniping at his former coach. Among them was receiver Marvin Jones, who was asked if Mayer broke after him and left the team after helping the Jaguars win his AFC South title.

About the concept of Marvin Jones #jaguars Broke after last year with Urban Meyer.

“I think one broke. It wasn’t us,” he said.

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) January 8, 2023

Linebacker Josh Allen, who didn’t mention him by name, was slightly left out in his criticism of Meyer. was included in his description of

It feels good to be part of a professional locker room. The atmosphere is professional, not only in the locker room, but also when talking to the coaches. Attention to detail is required. If you don’t listen to the details, it won’t make sense and will tell you what’s right and what’s wrong.

As men, as adults, we need to understand that and he explains it in a way that we can understand and grow. he’s telling us the truth. He speaks to us like a grown man. And just honor that, we want to grow, we want to be great, and he has that tribute on his resume.

It remains to be seen if Meyer will attempt another coaching comeback, but it will almost certainly be at the college level, which has generated some interest from schools.

For now, Mayer can only see Jacksonville make the playoffs a year after giving him the boot.