Urban Meyer: "I Was Broken, Depressed, Thought I Was Dying"

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Meyer: 'I thought I was dying' in '09

Ohio State coach Urban Meyer told HBO's "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel" he was depressed while coaching at Florida in 2009, lost 37 pounds and was "mentally broke."

Meyer was suffering from chest pains and self-medicating for his stress.

"Now I'm taking two Ambiens," Meyer told the HBO show. "I would drink a beer on top of it, just to get some sleep. Not many people know that.

"And I go from 217 pounds to 180 pounds. I lose 37 pounds."

That all occurred when the Gators were undefeated in 2009 -- until losing to Alabama in the SEC title game.

After the loss to the Crimson Tide, Meyer was admitted into a hospital with chest pains.

"They said, 'We don't believe it was a heart attack.' " Meyer said. "So, OK, 'Well, what is it?' 'We don't know.'

"And then you start thinking, 'There's something wrong with me mentally, you know? What is going on here?' "

Meyer said he was depressed.

"I thought I was dying," Meyer said. "Mentally, I was broke."

Meyer said after Florida won the national title after the 2008 season he didn't -- and couldn't -- enjoy the victory. He began recruiting literally minutes after the 24-14 win over Oklahoma in the BCS title game in Miami ended.

"I was in a panic situation," Meyer said. "We just won it. We got to do it again. I close the door. And I started just recruiting. One of my friends came and said, 'What are you doing?' He said, 'Enjoy, what's wrong with you, man? Enjoy this.' I tried."

In 2009, Meyer resigned as Florida's coach before the Sugar Bowl, but then changed his mind and stayed. He left Florida for good after the 2010 season. He worked as an ESPN analyst in 2011 before becoming Ohio State's head coach in 2012.

The "Real Sports" episode featuring Meyer debuts Tuesday at 10 p.m. ET.

Ohio State Buckeyes coach Urban Meyer says he was 'mentally broke' with Florida Gators in 2009 - ESPN

 

[HammerDown]

Does this sound like a man you want representing your school?

 

[WhiteMamba]

 

[TigerBait1971]

dude has mental issues

 

[TigerBait1971]

dude has mental issues

not that's there is anything wrong with that....I have some myself.

 

[Innermind]

 

[RobToxin]

So, what you are trying to say is ....

Nick Cage would star in the Urban Meyer movie.....

 

[HammerDown]

'There's something wrong with me mentally, you know?'

Unfortunately, yes, we do know, Mr. Meyer. All too well. And you're about to pull that shit on the good fans of The Ohio State University and it's more than I can bear to witness.

Awww shit, I'm a poor liar. I can't wait!!!

 

[yourTEAMreallySUCKS]

but after a few months he was completely healed.... - ohio state fans

 

[HammerDown]

"He won't do it again. Trust us." - Ohio State fans

 

[LSU]

Wasnt there a thread a couple years back claiming he would have a couple of national titles at OSU by the end of this season?

 

[theSabanator20]

ROLL TIDE BITCHES

 

[HammerDown]

"He was wrong about the mental issues. He's completely stable and trustworthy. Dude has more integrity than Tressell!" - Ohio State fans

 

[The Authority]

You should make / bump another thread about Urban and / or Ohio State.

3 isn't enough for today.

 

[BucksFanInGA]

Good stuff, Hammer

Top notch...

 

[WhiteMamba]

ROLL TIDE BITCHES

Never a doubt.

This guy.... 2800 vcash richer

 

[HammerDown]

Good stuff, Hammer

Top notch...

HE admits to panicking literally minutes after winning a NC. And you guys are cool with that???

 

[BucksFanInGA]

HE admits to panicking literally minutes after winning a NC. And you guys are cool with that???

Troll harder

 

[The Authority]

HE admits to panicking literally minutes after winning a NC. And you guys are cool with that???

I'm glad you are so concerned.

Really, I am.

 

[HammerDown]

Troll harder

Try harder.

This isn't about me. It's about the man Ohio State chose to replace a pathological liar at head coach. A man who admits to severe mental and emotional issues.

This can't end good for Ohio State.