One of the biggest names in American Football Urban Frank Meyer has been sacked from his head coach position from the Jacksonville Jaguars, know his contract, salary
The former defensive back player was born in Toledo, Ohio, America on July 10, 1964 from where he completed his high school studies from Saint John School and then attended University Of Cincinnati. Furthermore he went on to University Of Florida, where he guided Gators to their golden season between 2006 – 2008 where they won two BCS National Championship games.
Moreover, he is among those three coaches beside Pop Warner and Nick Saban to lift major college football national championship trophy for two different universities. Below here we discuss about Urban Meyer Sacked Reasons, Net worth and other career defining facts.
Why Was Urban Meyer Fired As Jaguars Coach?
With only 13 games as Jacksonville’s coach Urban has been sacked as the Head coach for the side and Darrell Bevell has been appointed as the interim coach for the remaining season. There have been multiple reasons that are coming off after his removal.
First under Meyer’s guidance the team led to their first double digit loss 2-11 in history of their NFL 10 seasons but many have referred it to as an off field reason .Whether we talk about his hiring of strength and conditioning coordinator who has been accused of passing racist comment and bullying behavior against black players or we talk about his video which went viral of him being with a women at a bar which was not his wife the tensions have been building in the camp since long.
The most recent term defining his removal his controversy with the former kicker Josh Lambo who alleged him of kicking him in his leg during stretching in his warmups before practice in between the week of final game of preseason. However Urban has denied this accusation made by Josh.
Urban Meyer Net Worth, Salary, Contract Details And Payout After Being Fired By Jacksonville Jaguars
Meyer has been a part of many major clubs. Before joining the famous Jaguar side, he has served his duties for Bowling Green Falcons, Utah Utes, Florida Gators and the Ohio State Buckeyes. Urban’s Net worth has been calculated around $35 Million. The Jacksonville side signed him in January as their head Coach which guaranteed him $12 Million per season in salary.
He was on a five year contract with the side. Allan Bell has reported that the Jaguars still owe Meyer roughly $50 million on his remaining contract while legal expert, Michael McCann has said Meyer would “likely be denied remaining payments” if he was fired for cause.
Urban Meyer Coaching Career, Stats, Record
2012 season
Wins – 12
Loss – 0
2013 season
Wins – 12
Loss- 2
2014 season
Wins – 11
Loss- 1
2018 season
Wins – 12
Loss- 1
2021 season
Wins – 2
Loss- 11
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