Sunday, December 27, 2009
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Meyer to coach final game at Sugar Bowl
Urban Meyer is stepping down as coach of the Florida football team, athletics director Jeremy Foley announced Saturday afternoon in a release.
"I have given my heart and soul to coaching college football and mentoring young men for the last 24-plus years and I have dedicated most of my waking moments the last five years to the Gator football program," Meyer said in statement. "I have ignored my health for years, but recent developments have forced me to re-evaluate my priorities of faith and family.
"After consulting with my family, Dr. Machen, Jeremy Foley and my doctors, I believe it is in my best interest to step aside and focus on my health and family.
"I'm proud to be a part of the Gainesville community and the Gator Nation and I plan to remain in Gainesville and involved with the University of Florida.
"I'm very appreciative for the opportunity I've had to be a part of a tremendous institution - from Dr. Machen to Jeremy Foley and the entire administrative staff at UF. I'm also very thankful for the chance to work with some of the best assistants in college football and coach some of the best college football players and watch them grow both on and off the field as people. I will cherish the relationships with them the most."
Meyer will coach his last game for Florida against Cincinnati on Jan. 1 at the Sugar Bowl.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Dallas Cowboys Spoil New Orleans Saints' Perfect Season
Labels: Dallas Cowboys Spoil New Orleans Saints' Perfect Season
New Orleans Bowl - 12-20-2009
Middle Tennessee vs. Southern Mississippi
Even with the addition of a highly regarded offensive coordinator, coach Rick Stockstill wouldn't make any predictions leading into his fourth season at Middle Tennessee.It may be safe to say, though, Stockstill's Blue Raiders team exceeded any expectations he may have had.
Middle Tennessee will try to conclude its best campaign since joining the Football Bowl Subdivision with a seventh straight win Sunday night against Southern Mississippi in the New Orleans Bowl.
Labels: Middle Tennessee vs. Southern Mississippi, New Orleans Bowl
Saturday, December 19, 2009
St.Petersburg Bowl 12-19-2009
While reaching five consecutive bowl games would be considered a major accomplishment for many programs, Rutgers' recent success has some Scarlet Knights fans wanting more.
Central Florida, meanwhile, is just happy to be bowl bound after a one-year absence.
The Scarlet Knights will try to make it four bowl victories in a row when they face the Knights for the first time in the St. Petersburg Bowl on Saturday night.
Labels: Central Florida, Rutgers, ST_Peters_Bowl_12_19_2009, UCF
New Mexico Bowl 12-19-2009
Wyoming vs. Fresno State
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -Fresno State running back Ryan Mathews led the nation in rushing yards per game but wasn't invited to the Heisman Trophy award ceremony in New York City.He'll have to settle for the New Mexico Bowl instead.
Mathews and the Bulldogs (8-4) are going first on the bowl lineup, playing against Wyoming (6-6) on Saturday.