ESPN has obtained the 911 call from Urban Meyer’s wife Shelley that led to his hospitalization after the SEC Championship Game on Dec.6.
(audio link to Shelley Meyer’s 911 call)
The Univ. of Florida reported to the media at that time that Meyer was being for dehydration, but obviously we know now that chest pains were the cause.
So why the ruse?
The same reason why Meyer refused to reveal anything about his health condition at his press conference in New Orleans on Sunday: recruiting.
If Meyer revealed on the record that he had a significant health issue, you can bet that teams competing with Florida for high school players would bring that up to recruits.
Not to mention it could affect a recruit’s own perspective on the coach.
The media has known about this sort of fibbing since college football recruiting began in earnest, so I’m sure no one is surprised that the 911 call contradicts what the Univ. of Florida and Meyer has previously tried to pass off on the public.
Not to mention that similar details were revealed when Meyer head-faked his resignation the day after Christmas.
7:28 pm on December 30th, 2009
I thought this story was over ? Who cares what the 911 call says,he’s taking a leave of absence after the Sugar Bowl. Why does the four letter have to continue to dig and dig on a non-story.
12:03 am on December 31st, 2009
This leave of absence will be in name only. Is there anyone who truly believes Urban Meyer will actually step away? There is no way it will happen.