Urban Meyer Apologizes to Jaguars: 'It Was Stupid'

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer addresses the viral video that surfaced online over the weekend.

John Maakaron | Oct 4, 2021

Head coaches, coaching staffs and players at every level of athletics try to avoid distractions.

For Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer, being the center of attention for his decisions away from the football field has proved to be the ultimate distraction.

After the Jaguars' fourth consecutive loss to start the 2021 season, Meyer was spotted at a bar, in close proximity to a woman who was dancing far too close for comfort.

"I just apologized to the team and the staff for being a distraction," Meyer told reporters on Monday. "It was stupid. So, I explained to everybody what happened and owned it. It was stupid. I should not have had myself in that position."

Meyer was in his old stomping grounds of Ohio, following the loss on Thursday Night Football.

As a result of his very successful stint coaching the Ohio State Buckeyes, Meyer has multiple restaurants in the Columbus, Ohio, area.

He explained on Monday that multiple individuals were attempting to get him out on the dance floor.

Meyer went on to explain that he has the support of ownership.

#Jaguars HC Urban Meyer says he apologized to his team and staff for the viral video over the weekend. "It was a stupid. ... I should have left."
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 4, 2021

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Published Oct 4, 2021

JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!