2009 Top Ten Sports Stories

Well 2009 was, or still is for a couple of days. And the way news has gone this year, specifically in the last couple of months, the biggest story of the year will probably happen tomorrow. For now though, as the decade comes to an end, let’s take a look back at the biggest stories … Continue reading

Meyer to take indefinite leave

Florida head coach Urban Meyer announced today that he will be taking an indefinite leave of absence from the Gators’ program. Meyer, 45, is meeting with the media at Allstate Sugar Bowl, along with his athletics director and some players. He will take leave instead of a full resignation, as was announced yesterday. The championship-winning … Continue reading

Sunday Links

While the Giants get booed off the field in their last game at the Meadowlands, here is what else is going on in sports: The ramifications of yesterday’s huge Urban Meyer news. A devastating loss for Florida football — and college football. Apparently the Redskins’ $100 million man isn’t too pleased with the defense. Joe … Continue reading

Florida’s Meyer steps down as head football coach

Two-time national championship-winning head coach says it is time to focus on health Urban Meyer is stepping down as the head football coach at Florida, athletics director Jeremy Foley announced Saturday. The resignation is apparently in response to multiple hospital visits after Meyer felt chest pains around the SEC Championship game. In a release from … Continue reading

Conference Preview: SEC

Let’s get this out of the way: the National Championship goes through the SEC. That is not changing anytime soon. The clear championship favorite resides in Gainesville, Florida. The only question will be which SEC West team will the Gators lose to this year in order to keep their 10-year streak alive. But, in the … Continue reading