GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A person with knowledge of the situation says Urban Meyer walked away from Florida because of health concerns.
Meyer has a recurring burning sensation in his chest that doctors told him last week would raise cardiovascular risk factors if he continued to coach, the person told The Associated Press on Sunday on condition of anonymity because Meyer’s health issues are confidential.
The Gainesville Sun first reported the story.
Meyer announced his resignation Wednesday and said health was not the reason he was walking away. He said he wanted to spend more time with his family.
A person with knowledge of Meyer’s health says he can resolve his chest pain with “constant monitoring,” which he is doing.
