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https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/06/sport/urban-meyer-jacksonville-jaguars-shad-khan-spt-intl/index.html
Head coach Urban Meyer has apologized to his family and team.
Head coach Urban Meyer has apologized to his family and team.
(CNN)Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan has criticized but ultimately stood by Urban Meyer after lewd videos of the NFL team's head coach were shared widely online.
Footage of Meyer sitting on a stool at a bar in Columbus, Ohio, as a woman danced close to his lap went viral at the weekend before another clip emerged of the married 57-year-old appearing to touch the women's bottom on the same night.
"I have addressed this matter with Urban. Specifics of our conversation will be held in confidence," Khan said in a statement.
"What I will say is his conduct last weekend was inexcusable. I appreciate Urban's remorse, which I believe is sincere. Now, he must regain our trust and respect.
Irish_Dem
(47,390 posts)If this is what he does in public with cameras on him, I hate to think what he does when he thinks no one is looking.
Fine example for the college kids he coached.
jimfields33
(15,952 posts)irisblue
(33,023 posts)Given how important OSU football is in central Ohio, it was quite a BFD. Made it to lots of local talk shows, OSU admin were also aware about the incoming doctor groping athletes charges.
source-https://news.wosu.org/show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2018-08-02/urban-meyers-future-at-ohio-state
snip-OSU officials made the decision yesterday, announcing theyre investigating Courtney Smith's claims that several people close to Meyer knew of a 2015 domestic violence allegation against her ex-husband, former OSU assistant football coach Zach Smith, who was fired last week.
Meyers signed a contract extension in April that had language requiring him to report staff violations of OSUs sexual misconduct policy.
More there.
The DV was in 2015, Meyer violated his contract in 2018 by covering for the dude
Irish_Dem
(47,390 posts)I personally know some folks indirectly associated with the domestic violence issue you reference, and yes I know that was the stated reason for his departure.
And certainly the way he and his family handled it was a grave error of judgement.
I just felt at the the time there were some other things going on and now I may have my answer.
Lunabell
(6,105 posts)It wasn't an unwanted grope. I don't know what the woman thought or felt, but she doesn't seem to mind.
This is a private family matter.
SoCalDavidS
(9,998 posts)It is a marital matter, and this should have Zero bearing on his occupation. It's not like we can just start punishing every person in sports who engages in infidelity.
And this isn't even necessarily infidelity.
obamanut2012
(26,137 posts)Which I bet good money he did sign.
Lunabell
(6,105 posts)Wingus Dingus
(8,059 posts)Gross. Also, if the Meyers paid for someone to do that tile work over their bathtub, they paid too much.
Demovictory9
(32,475 posts)Wingus Dingus
(8,059 posts)At first I thought he might just have been a "victim" of an overly-aggressive barfly, but nah, he's a full and willing participant.
Auggie
(31,186 posts)A crime, or act leading up to a crime, is different.
This is no business of ours. It wouldnt be news before social media either.
Iggo
(47,565 posts)Dude shoulda been kicked all the way to the curb after the previous scandal. And probably the one before that, too.
Fire his ass.
Botany
(70,581 posts)n/t
radicalleft
(480 posts)non-criminal indiscretion as well....amiright?
Botany
(70,581 posts)This happened at a restaurant that has his name on it.
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Saboburns
(2,807 posts)That's what I heard anyway.
Sympthsical
(9,111 posts)That's for his wife to decide. Who knows, maybe they have an open relationship?
edbermac
(15,947 posts)Just sayin
Captain Stern
(2,201 posts)But, that's between him and his wife.
I'm pretty sure his players weren't overly traumatized by the video. They will be fine.
budkin
(6,714 posts)Good times.
Vinca
(50,303 posts)maybe the wife is blind or something.
madville
(7,412 posts)Why are people outraged because this guy does something? His wife may not care or may have her own relationships, you never know. Probably doesn't appreciate it being all over the news either way though lol.
Patton French
(778 posts)THIS is dancing...
Wounded Bear
(58,706 posts)this occurred in-season, following a losing road game, and while the team was in the air flying home. Meyer stayed over for the party instead of returning with the team to start working to fix their 0-4 record.
Consider what the players think of that when they have curfews and bed checks while traveling.
Maru Kitteh
(28,342 posts)Kids these days.