Urban Meyer and ND
I rarely read Notre Dame blogs and/ or frequent ND sites, so this one may not be a credible source. Anyway, they are reporting that ND is going to ask Meyer to be the new HC of ND football for an incredible sum of money (minimum of $50 million/ 10 years + a bunch of incentives + a switch back to Nike).
I guess he's already at $4 million/ year + incentives + other income at Florida, but WOW! RR at $2.5 million is a steal!
BTW, Lovie Smith and Jeff Fisher make $5.5 million/ year in the NFL.
ND Blog:
http://irishbandofbrothers.blogspot.com/2009/11/weis-future-being-more-…
Highest paid coaches:
http://www.americasbestonline.net/index.php/pages/collegehighestpaidcoa…
November 17th, 2009 at 12:23 PM ^
Why the switch back to Nike? Not that i dont understand not wanting to wear the "Hybrid hem" (or w/e Addidas with the shoulders of everything they make), but why is it part of the hypothetical contract?
November 17th, 2009 at 1:33 PM ^
probably 'cause ND would require a contract from Nike similar to what Martin got from Adidas as far as "favored nation status" and that the contract with Nike would be the only way they could/would afford to pay him the cash -- and without Urban, why in the world would Nike give such a thing?
November 17th, 2009 at 12:26 PM ^
I actually believe the guy when he said he wasn't leaving Florida. Especially for ND. Premier school, yes, but with a lot more difficulties to get to the top. Not to mention its cold up here. Thats a big draw for kids. If Michigan had 70 degree weather year round, I guarantee we would have it a hell of a lot easier in the recruiting business.
November 17th, 2009 at 1:04 PM ^
Florida has won two National Championships in the past three seasons. Meyer is in the best recruiting territory in the country and head and shoulders above in-state rivals FSU and "the U". He's top dog in, arguably, the top conference.
I don't think he leaves Florida, but if he did leave, I think it would be for a unique situation. ND is the most unique situation.
I don't think he leaves Florida, but if he did leave, I think it would be for a unique situation. ND is the most unique situation.
November 17th, 2009 at 9:59 PM ^
The following is quasi-devil's-advocate, but....
If there was ever an opportunity for Meyer to leave Florida, the ND job, after this season, would be it.
If the $$$ figures cited above are around what Meyer would actually be offered, the money motive is huge. Florida, as a public university, probably cannot match that, especially in a recession.
Furthermore, as others pointed out below, the QB situation at Florida isn't that great post-Tebow. Next year, Fla. will probably be a contender for a BCS bowl, but likely won't be as elite as this year. FWIW I think they'll win the MNC this year.
So, he leaves Fla. at a high point. The media loves him to begin with and if he wins the MNC the fawning will be kicked up even more. And the media loves ND, thus, Meyer leaving for ND = fawnfest. If this happened, we'd hear more about ND/Meyer on ESPN than the Yankees.
"Best coach in the country leaves the program he built to restore an embattled traditional CFB power to glory." That is a storyline the media will love.
18 year old kids love ESPN and they love hype. At that point, think the weather is going to keep recruits out of South Bend, with a coach that is a proven winner, and the prospect of restoring ND to her former glory? They would flock there.
That's pretty much how things would unfold. If they hire Meyer, they will be MNC contenders within 2-3 years, "once he gets his guys in."
Why would all that not appeal to Notre Dame? And why would all that not appeal to Meyer? He gets tons of $$$, and the chance to become *legendary* by being the man who rode into South Bend, saved the day, and returned ND to power. It's a new challenge, and one that he'd ultimately succeed at. What's not for him to love about that situation?
And people are afraid of Brian Kelly...
November 17th, 2009 at 12:27 PM ^
i don't know. i would guess that every coach in the nation at any level has their price. urban meyer is no different.
November 17th, 2009 at 12:37 PM ^
get FL to match it (which they will gladly do). Exactly the same thing Miles did.
November 17th, 2009 at 2:47 PM ^
UF could not match $50 million if that's what he would be offered. I do think that Meyer will be at ND next year.
November 17th, 2009 at 12:37 PM ^
I hate Urban Creyer, but I do think that he might mean it when he says he won't leave Florida. I wouldn't put it past him, but he's not exactly Bobby Petrino or Nick Saban...okay fine, or Rich Rodriguez (for all you haterz out there). But RR had a real beef with WVU! Nobody does abandonment like the SEC.
Rambling aside, Florida isn't exactly such a bad job itself. Pope Urban is getting paid top dollar there and has won two championships, 4 NC's in the fast 5 years or so in basketball and football, plus a pretty rich history--I would say Florida is an elite job. It wouldn't be so outlandish to say that Florida to ND is a lateral move--or even a step down, but it is ND.
November 17th, 2009 at 12:42 PM ^
I can't even imagine how much more revolting The Notre Dame Network (aka NBC) would be with Urban Meyer to fawn over full-time.
November 17th, 2009 at 12:44 PM ^
ND is likely to be able to pay more than Florida, given their NBC deal and that they get to keep all of the money from the bowls they attend. But I just don't see Meyer leaving Florida. It's not like Miles and UofM.
November 17th, 2009 at 12:45 PM ^
At the current status of each program I would think that going to ND would be a step down. As you stated, he has his program at the top where he is. Some coaches are always looking for that next challenge to overcome so they can stroke their ego but I too think he is gonna stay and honestly would be silly not to unless ND just gave him a rediculous amount over what he is making now.
November 17th, 2009 at 12:57 PM ^
Not to jack this thread but something is brewing with Meyer/Florida and the qb position. Look at their depth chart. Tebow is gone this yr and brantley will be a junior next yr. The qb they brought in last recruiting class has worked with tight ends at various points during the season and the only guy they currently have committed is more of an athlete than qb at the moment. Over the last couple yrs he's offered a shockingly low amt of qbs so it's not like he's losing out on guys. I know loeffler was recently at inkster and supposedly given the cold shoulder by gardner. I also know they lead for the stud junior qb in north carolina. I don't even know what all this rambling equates to but getting back to how it relates to us. First off, if we have to worry about gardner bolting this is absolutely the place he goes, and there is no close second. Secondly, just what the hell is meyer doing with his qb position? It's not like the tressel/pryor issue either with recruits having a prob with sitting behind pryor for too long. One injury to brantley next yr and meyer is in big trouble. Why is he not recruiting more qbs and is it likely he snake oils someone this year? Can anyone shed some light on this?
November 17th, 2009 at 1:05 PM ^
There is no chance Urban Meyer goes to ND. Write it down in ink.
November 17th, 2009 at 1:12 PM ^
I agree. He could have gone to ND the last time they had a coaching search (wasn't he the main reason they fired Willingham?) and he signed with Florida instead. I think anything has changed in the past five years to make him regret that decision outside of possible monetary considerations, but I'm pretty sure he's worth enough to Florida that they would match anything ND offered.
November 17th, 2009 at 1:11 PM ^
Why would he leave? Jesus came to him.
November 17th, 2009 at 1:46 PM ^
this time around NCAA eligibility rules disallow His resurrection.
November 17th, 2009 at 2:12 PM ^
Chalk up another one for THE_KNOWLEDGE
November 17th, 2009 at 3:53 PM ^
I don't think ND has ever been a Nike school. They wore Reebok for a long time before they switched to Adidas. But anyway, the notion that they'd switch apparel brands to get a coach seems farfetched.
November 17th, 2009 at 8:51 PM ^
FWIW, I wouldn't trust that blog.
I'd love Meyer or Stoops, but I think it's a pipe dream. It will probably be Kelly.
November 17th, 2009 at 9:48 PM ^
If there was a time for him to do it, now would be it. He could win his third national championship in four years, Tebow will be gone as will some playmakers on defense. If he feels he can't accomplish more at Florida, he might leave (an even heftier paycheck might help). However, I don't see this happening. He'll probably be at Florida for a LONG time.
November 17th, 2009 at 11:13 PM ^
any nd fan that is still talking about meyer to nd should be working for the free press. last year, he signed a new contract with florida that voided his out clauses to uofm, nd, and osu. florida is the richest athletic department in the country, and nd is going to have to go relatively cheap after paying weiss 18 mil.