Urban Meyer stepping down

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http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orl-fbc-uf-gators-urban-retiring-12262009,0,5115378.story

GAINESVILLE -- - In a shocking development on Saturday, Florida coach Urban Meyer is stepping down as Gators coach because of health reasons. The school announced the news Saturday evening.

Meyer admitted himself into a Gainesville hospital the day after the Southeastern Conference Championship Game because of chest pains

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They're talking about it right now on ESPN. I just hope his condition isn't serious and will improve if he isn't under the stress of coaching. :sad:

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ESPN reporting he has a heart muscle defect. :sad:

[grammie/va]

ESPN reporting he has a heart muscle defect. :sad:

I saw those reports. Gheez there are some mean comments on twitter, and the news report comment section. ☃

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I saw those reports. Gheez there are some mean comments on twitter, and the news report comment section. ☃

I haven't read them, and after reading your post, don't care to. I just don't understand how people can say bad things when he's sick. :crying:

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They're talking about it right now on ESPN. I just hope his condition isn't serious and will improve if he isn't under the stress of coaching. :sad: Apparently he is undecided: he is now saying "an indefinite leave of absence". I hope he and his doctors have figured out how he can take care of himself if he does come back to coach.