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[Sauce]

saw this on another site about Urban Meyer and Notre Dame. Urban was quoted as saying Notre Dame is still his dream job that hasn't changed.:

Direct quote from a radio interview in south Florida yesterday. Sorry, no link, but I'm listening to it on radio here in Jax this morning. The question was about him choosing UF over what "was once" his dream job. He explained that the UF talks were already near finalization, they had pretty much decided, etc., to paraphrase. This should make for an interesting couple of days ahead once this quote gets out and picks up steam.

 

[TWJUA]

I believe there is a clause in his contract to go to ND. ALso, he coached at ND already. He took UF becuae it was a high end job that was open, and he couldn't pass on it, besides that, no connection to the school at all. I;m sure ND is a dream position and he might very well end up there. UF isn't his last stop.

Where can you be a bigger King of the World, after winning a NC at Florida or at Notre Dame?

 

[Guest]

Where can you be a bigger King of the World, after winning a NC at Florida or at Notre Dame?

Alabama

In Meyer's recent book, "Urban's Way" is the name I believe, he said ND always will be his dream job. I'm not gonna search for the link, but an article was posted about some of the reasons he didn't take ND over Florida. One of the main reasons was his children.

At ND, you have to recruit nationally. You are all over the country in prospects homes. Quite the contrary at UF. He can visit a recruit, and be back at home in time for dinner.

It's been a couple of years since then, and I thought he would take the job if it opened up this offseason. Since ND brought Weis back for a lame-duck season, IMO, Urban will be gone after next year to ND.

 

[TerryP]

saw this on another site about Urban Meyer and Notre Dame. Urban was quoted as saying Notre Dame is still his dream job that hasn't changed.:

Direct quote from a radio interview in south Florida yesterday. Sorry, no link, but I'm listening to it on radio here in Jax this morning. The question was about him choosing UF over what "was once" his dream job. He explained that the UF talks were already near finalization, they had pretty much decided, etc., to paraphrase. This should make for an interesting couple of days ahead once this quote gets out and picks up steam.

The radio show was the Tony Rosa show...it's out of Jacksonville...if he has archives, which I assume he does, you should be able to find the interview and listen to it soon.

 

[Swamptick]

I would be truly suprised if he made that move. It's not a good move.

He will win more football games with Florida than he will with Notre Dame.

 

[TerryP]

I would be truly suprised if he made that move. It's not a good move.

He will win more football games with Florida than he will with Notre Dame.

I have to disagree with that. He'd be able to get the same type athletes at ND...one that comes to mind that would have worked very well in Meyer's system was Reggie Ball. (I'm using him as an example of the ability to find the right players who also can make the grades)

He'd find himself in an easier schedule situation and easily find himself in a BCS bowl each year as well.

He's got the national name recognition to open doors...combined with ND's history and tradition, it's a great fit.

 

[Guest]

I would be truly suprised if he made that move. It's not a good move.

He will win more football games with Florida than he will with Notre Dame.

You may be right, but who does ND play? You've got SC and the military acadamies every year. They still are able to recruit, even with the situation that has been going on under Weis.

Meyer would recruit better. IMO, playing a couple of tough teams and a lot of cupcakes a year would be a lot easier than coaching and winning in the SEC.

I guess we'll have to wait and see. ND's schedule is supposed to be really weak next year. Worst case scenario for them is Weis wins 8 games and they have to keep him. Did I mention that I don't think Weis can coach worth a lick?

 

[TerryP]

2009

9-5 Nevada
9-12 @ Michigan
9-19 Michigan State
9-26 @ Purdue
10-3 Washington
10-17 Southern California
10-24 Boston College
10-31 Washington State @San Antonio, TX
11-7 Navy
11-14 @ Pittsburgh
11-21 Connecticut
11-28 @ Stanford

 

[Guest]

10-31 Washington State @San Antonio, TX

WTF? That's odd. ;scr

 

[TerryP]

10-31 Washington State @San Antonio, TX

WTF? That's odd. ;scr

Not really...just a neutral site game like we play occasionally.

 

[Guest]

10-31 Washington State @San Antonio, TX

WTF? That's odd. ;scr

Not really...just a neutral site game like we play occasionally.

But in Texas? I just thought it'd be more inbetween the two.

 

[Guest]

Listen to the words I am speaking. Hear me now and smell me later. Remember what I said regarding Tuberville last year and in the preseason this year.

Meyer is as much a lame duck as Weiss.

Meyer went to Florida for two reasons.

(1) He was not a household name, and in order to rebuild Notre Dame, Meyer felt that he needed to pad his resume. He knew the talent level at Florida and what he could do there.

(2) Meyer had 3 kids at home. Florida is a talent rich state and you can recruit in-state and be home with the family at night. One of Urban's kids has since departed the nest, and another will soon. The third is his son, who is a middle schooler. Meyer knew that recruiting Notre Dame is a national job. That would take him away from his family more than he wanted. With two kids out of the house, his time is less divided. Travel is not as big of a deal.

If Notre Dame offers him the job again, he will take it. He knows that he will only get one more shot.

I believe that he has already spoken with ND, and will take the job after the 2009 season. If Tebow returns, along with the stable of talent on hand, he will be poised for another NC run at Florida. I believe the reason ND did not fire Weiss, is that they are waiting on Meyer. That is the most likely scenario...otherwise Weiss would have been fired. There is no other explanation. As high as our expectations are at Bama, ND is higher. They do not tolerate losing the way Weiss is losing. Notre Dame finished 6-6 this year, and the only team they beat who had a winning record was Navy - losers to Duke, Ball State, and Pitt.

The return of Weiss is just buying time for Meyer to become available...think about it, there has been no talk of a new contract for Meyer, even though his last reworking was 2005.

Meyer will bolt to ND after 2009. I will be shocked if he doesn't.

 

[Guest]

Listen to the words I am speaking. Hear me now and smell me later. Remember what I said regarding Tuberville last year and in the preseason this year.

Meyer is as much a lame duck as Weiss.

Meyer went to Florida for two reasons.

(1) He was not a household name, and in order to rebuild Notre Dame, Meyer felt that he needed to pad his resume. He knew the talent level at Florida and what he could do there.

(2) Meyer had 3 kids at home. Florida is a talent rich state and you can recruit in-state and be home with the family at night. One of Urban's kids has since departed the nest, and another will soon. The third is his son, who is a middle schooler. Meyer knew that recruiting Notre Dame is a national job. That would take him away from his family more than he wanted. With two kids out of the house, his time is less divided. Travel is not as big of a deal.

If Notre Dame offers him the job again, he will take it. He knows that he will only get one more shot.

I believe that he has already spoken with ND, and will take the job after the 2009 season. If Tebow returns, along with the stable of talent on hand, he will be poised for another NC run at Florida. I believe the reason ND did not fire Weiss, is that they are waiting on Meyer. That is the most likely scenario...otherwise Weiss would have been fired. There is no other explanation. As high as our expectations are at Bama, ND is higher. They do not tolerate losing the way Weiss is losing. Notre Dame finished 6-6 this year, and the only team they beat who had a winning record was Navy - losers to Duke, Ball State, and Pitt.

The return of Weiss is just buying time for Meyer to become available...think about it, there has been no talk of a new contract for Meyer, even though his last reworking was 2005.

Meyer will bolt to ND after 2009. I will be shocked if he doesn't.

Fixed it, :wink: . I think he will leave too. But hadn't thought about it like that exactly. Interesting way to look at it.

 

[BigAl]

I don't think Meyer will go to ND as long as he has Tebow, when Tebow leaves he might.

 

[Guest]

Listen to the words I am speaking. Hear me now and smell me later. Remember what I said regarding Tuberville last year and in the preseason this year.

Meyer is as much a lame duck as Weiss.

Meyer went to Florida for two reasons.

(1) He was not a household name, and in order to rebuild Notre Dame, Meyer felt that he needed to pad his resume. He knew the talent level at Florida and what he could do there.

(2) Meyer had 3 kids at home. Florida is a talent rich state and you can recruit in-state and be home with the family at night. One of Urban's kids has since departed the nest, and another will soon. The third is his son, who is a middle schooler. Meyer knew that recruiting Notre Dame is a national job. That would take him away from his family more than he wanted. With two kids out of the house, his time is less divided. Travel is not as big of a deal.

If Notre Dame offers him the job again, he will take it. He knows that he will only get one more shot.

I believe that he has already spoken with ND, and will take the job after the 2009 season. If Tebow returns, along with the stable of talent on hand, he will be poised for another NC run at Florida. I believe the reason ND did not fire Weiss, is that they are waiting on Meyer. That is the most likely scenario...otherwise Weiss would have been fired. There is no other explanation. As high as our expectations are at Bama, ND is higher. They do not tolerate losing the way Weiss is losing. Notre Dame finished 6-6 this year, and the only team they beat who had a winning record was Navy - losers to Duke, Ball State, and Pitt.

The return of Weiss is just buying time for Meyer to become available...think about it, there has been no talk of a new contract for Meyer, even though his last reworking was 2005.

Meyer will bolt to ND after 2009. I will be shocked if he doesn't.

Fixed it, :wink: . I think he will leave too. But hadn't thought about it like that exactly. Interesting way to look at it.

not just an interestin view....the truth.

 

[imported_porkchop]

From what I understand, this is true. In fact, I was reading an article a couple of weeks ago (wish I still had it) where in Meyer's own words notre Dame is stated to be his dream job. Apparently when interviewing Meyer at some point and time the writer of the article states flatly that Meyer only went to Florida because of family reasons. I think the truth lies somewhere between family pressures and a desire to coach and win a national championship in the nation's toughest conference. You have to keep in mind that while Notre Dame has the name recognition and tradition, Florida is one of those schools where anyone can win big so long as they can recruit a little bit. Notre Dame's admittance standards are harsh, while at Florida you can essentially cherry pick among the nation's best prospects.

Maybe Meyer felt like he needed the clout of a championship under his belt before taking the Notre Dame job? I don't know, but I do know that Meyer has stated that Notre Dame is his dream job and plans to eventually coach there. My guess is that "eventually" comes sooner than later. Like, within another year or two.

The planets seem aligned for this to happen next season or possibly the next year. Weiss is all but gone and a blind man can see that. Notre Dame is holding out for something and that something has to be Urban Meyer. Tebow may or may not come back for next year (my guess is that he will) and Meyer may decide to ride that gravy train for another season, but I think the Notre Dame job is his when he wants it and he knows it.

 

[Guest]

From what I understand, this is true. In fact, I was reading an article a couple of weeks ago (wish I still had it) where in Meyer's own words notre Dame is stated to be his dream job. Apparently when interviewing Meyer at some point and time the writer of the article states flatly that Meyer only went to Florida because of family reasons. I think the truth lies somewhere between family pressures and a desire to coach and win a national championship in the nation's toughest conference. You have to keep in mind that while Notre Dame has the name recognition and tradition, Florida is one of those schools where anyone can win big so long as they can recruit a little bit. Notre Dame's admittance standards are harsh, while at Florida you can essentially cherry pick among the nation's best prospects.

Maybe Meyer felt like he needed the clout of a championship under his belt before taking the Notre Dame job? I don't know, but I do know that Meyer has stated that Notre Dame is his dream job and plans to eventually coach there. My guess is that "eventually" comes sooner than later. Like, within another year or two.

The planets seem aligned for this to happen next season or possibly the next year. Weiss is all but gone and a blind man can see that. Notre Dame is holding out for something and that something has to be Urban Meyer. Tebow may or may not come back for next year (my guess is that he will) and Meyer may decide to ride that gravy train for another season, but I think the Notre Dame job is his when he wants it and he knows it.

It's true.he said it in an inteveiw.Somebody asked him if he would be interested in the Notre Dame job, and he said that was one of his dream jobs...

Personally I hope they fire Weissopotamus and hire Meyer.

 

[Guest]

Listen to the words I am speaking. Hear me now and smell me later. Remember what I said regarding Tuberville last year and in the preseason this year.

Meyer is as much a lame duck as Weiss.

Meyer went to Florida for two reasons.

(1) He was not a household name, and in order to rebuild Notre Dame, Meyer felt that he needed to pad his resume. He knew the talent level at Florida and what he could do there.

(2) Meyer had 3 kids at home. Florida is a talent rich state and you can recruit in-state and be home with the family at night. One of Urban's kids has since departed the nest, and another will soon. The third is his son, who is a middle schooler. Meyer knew that recruiting Notre Dame is a national job. That would take him away from his family more than he wanted. With two kids out of the house, his time is less divided. Travel is not as big of a deal.

If Notre Dame offers him the job again, he will take it. He knows that he will only get one more shot.

I believe that he has already spoken with ND, and will take the job after the 2009 season. If Tebow returns, along with the stable of talent on hand, he will be poised for another NC run at Florida. I believe the reason ND did not fire Weiss, is that they are waiting on Meyer. That is the most likely scenario...otherwise Weiss would have been fired. There is no other explanation. As high as our expectations are at Bama, ND is higher. They do not tolerate losing the way Weiss is losing. Notre Dame finished 6-6 this year, and the only team they beat who had a winning record was Navy - losers to Duke, Ball State, and Pitt.

The return of Weiss is just buying time for Meyer to become available...think about it, there has been no talk of a new contract for Meyer, even though his last reworking was 2005.

Meyer will bolt to ND after 2009. I will be shocked if he doesn't.

Exactly what me and my dad were talking about...spot on B_F.

 

[TWJUA]

A UF friend down here told me that the going talk around Gators is that Urban would adventualy leave for ND. As said in previous posts, with Weis getting one more year, and Tebow being at UF one more year, That works out perfect for Myers. He can ride out of Gainesville a hero after whatever the Gators do...errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr...Tebow does in 2009 and then go to ND flying high.

 

[musso]

He took UF becuae it was a high end job that was open, and he couldn't pass on it, besides that, no connection to the school at all.

:lol: no connection except say ... his old president. the current UF president came from the University of Utah.