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Jags hire ex-49ers exec Baalke as GM, removing interim tag
Urban Meyer and Trent Baalke first met 16 years ago, before the San Francisco 49ers drafted quarterback Alex Smith with the No. 1 pick in 2005. Meyer was Smith's college coach at Utah, and Baalke was a western region scout for the Niners. They really got to know each other in the past two weeks in Jacksonville....
Column: Meyer faces tough adjustment heading to NFL Jaguars
Before the good folks in Jacksonville get too fired up about the arrival of Urban Meyer, let’s review a few cautionary tales. Like Nick Saban. And Steve Spurrier. And perhaps the biggest flop of all when it comes to college coaches going pro, Bobby Petrino. Back in 2007, Petrino lasted all of 13 games...
Meyer believes Jacksonville 'is the place' he can win in NFL
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Urban Meyer first started thinking about the NFL about a decade ago. He was getting phone calls from team owners. He was intrigued by the notion of testing his coaching skills at football’s highest level. He was ready to make the jump. But he put it off time and time...
Urban Hire: Meyer returns to sidelines with NFL's Jaguars
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Urban Meyer has won everywhere he’s coached. Small colleges. Big-time programs. He’s been a difference maker at each stop during his storied career. He’s ready to try something new: the NFL. Meyer agreed to become head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars on...
No. 1 Alabama faces No. 3 Ohio State for CFP championship
College Football Playoff national championship: No. 1 Alabama (12-0) vs. No. 3 Ohio State (7-0), Monday, 8 p.m. EST (ESPN) at Miami Gardens, Florida. Line: Alabama by 8 1/2. Series record: Alabama 3-1. WHAT'S AT STAKE? The Crimson Tide will play for their sixth national championship under coach Nick Saban, 13th...
Under Ryan Day, Ohio State's offense and QBs have taken off
Much has been made of Alabama’s transformation from a dynasty built on Nick Saban’s calling card lock-down defense to one powered by a prolific offense. No. 3 Ohio State, which faces the top-ranked Crimson Tide on Monday night in the national championship game, has undergone an offensive evolution...
Saban confirms discussions about postponing title game
Alabama coach Nick Saban acknowledged there were discussions about possibly moving the national championship game back because of COVID-19 issues. The Associated Press and others have reported that Ohio State had spoken with CFP officials about possible player availability problems for the Buckeyes that could...
Bama's Waddle back practicing, status for title game unclear
Alabama star receiver Jaylen Waddle has returned to practice. Now the question is will he be able to play in the title game Monday night against Ohio State? Crimson Tide offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian says Waddle practiced on Tuesday, but he deferred questions on his status to coach Nick Saban, who did not...
Jaguars fire Marrone; owner Khan plans to be more involved
Shad Khan has hired coaches and general managers before. He relied on a search firm the first time. He enlisted help from a consultant the second. He listened to friends, family, colleagues and even competitors along the way. Now, after nine NFL seasons and little success on the field, the Jacksonville Jaguars...
Jaguars' Marrone bracing for change after 15th straight loss
When Doug Marrone saw a report about Urban Meyer preparing to become Jacksonville's next coach, he immediately picked up the phone and called Jaguars owner Shad Khan. “He said it was news to him and he would talk to me on Monday,” Marrone said following the team's 15th consecutive loss Sunday, a...
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