That’s right folks, Urban Meyer has begun his leave of absence.
According to the Orlando Sentinel, Meyer was conspicuously absent from Florida’s Junior Day on Saturday, the first real sign that Meyer has started the break he admitted he needed to take.
The leave of absence will likely last no more than a month or so as Meyer has publicly stated that he will be back for the Gators’ spring practice. UF’s spring ball begins on March 17 this year, a mere four weeks and three days away.
Coach Urban Meyer was supposed to leave his office and start his leave of absence on Feb. 4, the day after National Signing Day. We all know that didn’t happen. Once defensive coordinator George Edwards bolted for the Buffalo Bills last week, Meyer spent the next eight days firming up a new defensive leader.
Interim coach Steve Addazio was publicly considered the point man on the deal to hire Teryl Austin, but this was very much a Meyer hire. He was heavily involved every step of the way.
After Austin’s hire became official Friday, it appears Meyer has finally begun the detachment process.
Anybody want to start a pool on when he’ll be back? I’ll take Wednesday.
Think he went to his lake house this weekend, so the man’s starting to do some things right again.
I think he and Tebow are hearding sheep out west. U know, like that cowboy movie.