Per USA Today, Urban Meyer is a victim of "The Times"...

[Gaimcock]

Urban Meyer fans think Ohio State coach is a victim of the times

Too bad he lacked the intellect to realize such. You can't play dodgeball in regards to specific issues anymore.

Guess we'll see what we'll see in the next week or two.

 

[cockhornleghorn]

Does he mean the times where it's no longer acceptable to physically abuse your SO?

 

[jeff2001]

I agree, Meyers is a victim of the holier than media and social media. He fired the coach.

 

[jeff2001]

Does he mean the times where it's no longer acceptable to physically abuse your SO?

He was not charged with anything .

 

[Gaimcock]

I agree, Meyers is a victim of the holier than media and social media. He fired the coach.

Thou left out "thou".

 

[jimnasium]

Good old media always making someone the victim.

 

[VirgilCaine]

Urban Meyer fans think Ohio State coach is a victim of the times

Too bad he lacked the intellect to realize such. You can't play dodgeball in regards to specific issues anymore.

Guess we'll see what we'll see in the next week or two.

Yep, it’s getting to the point where you can’t cover for your buddy when he slaps his wife around a little. Crazy times.

 

[Horseshoe 04]

I can’t understand how they would think it’s ok to print that when there’s a real victim.

 

[VirgilCaine]

He was not charged with anything .

What’s your point, Jeff?

 

[VirgilCaine]

I can’t understand how they would think it’s ok to print that when there’s a real victim.

Maybe he was kidding that Urban is now seen a victim by tOSU fans and himself.....I hope that’s what he meant.

 

[jeff2001]

What’s your point, Jeff?

Why didnt she charge him with something . I dont understand why if he beat her so bad.

 

[VirgilCaine]

Why didnt she charge him with something . I dont understand why if he beat her so bad.

I’m sure there was a tremendous amount of pressure on her not to charge her husband, from him and others. tOSU fans can be brutal to anything threatening their program. I’m sure she wanted to believe him when he said he’ll never do again and would get help, I’m assuming she did actually love him. If she charged him, its almost certain that he would have lost his high paying and prestigious job, both of which she benefited from as well. Her entire lifestyle would have changed for the worse. I think that they have children too, having your children’s father arrested and publicly humiliated could also have been a factor. I can easily understand why she didn’t immediately press charges.

 

[GamecockDiehard]

Another "victim of the times" was Will Muschamp who had to clean-up the colossal disaster Meyer left at UF.

This raises the question whether or not Muschamp was fired at UF because he wouldn't continue the Meyer model.

 

[GADAWGinIraq]

I agree, Meyers is a victim of the holier than media and social media. He fired the coach.

He fired the coach??? 3 years after the 2015 arrest and because the abuser just violated a restraining order. Smh

 

[jeff2001]

He fired the coach??? 3 years after the 2015 arrest and because the abuser just violated a restraining order. Smh

According to him all he was going was bringing his kid home .

 

[MookieBlaylock9]

Just to clear it up.. so Meyer knew about an incident in 2015 (in which he lied about knowing) and reported it to his superior? Is he possibly getting fired for lying when asked about it at Big Ten Media days?

 

[king ward]

Per USA Today, Urban Meyer is a victim of "The Times"...

I thought you were referring to the NY Times. That would have been credible.

 

[Gaimcock]

I thought you were referring to the NY Times. That would have been credible.

You actually read the NY Times??

=;--

 

[king ward]

You actually read the NY Times??

=;--

The website - occasionally. I find it to be the best news website from the technical standpoint. Some of its video and interactive features are excellent. I also consider its editorial posture to be exceedingly odious.

 

[Easypeasy]

Urban Meyer fans think Ohio State coach is a victim of the times

Too bad he lacked the intellect to realize such. You can't play dodgeball in regards to specific issues anymore.

Guess we'll see what we'll see in the next week or two.

Ohio State fans are a victim of Urban Meyer and their own Administration. Urban seems to surround himself with unsavory folks and The Ohio State Administration knew what they were getting. If they didn’t they aren’t qualified to make hires. Lay down with dogs and you get fleas.

 

[GADAWGinIraq]

According to him all he was going was bringing his kid home .

Well he is such an honorable guy...
1. Why did Urban fire him then? (if that's all he did?)
2. Why did Urban fire him then? (why not after the 2015 arrest?)

 

[revyrev]

I’m sure there was a tremendous amount of pressure on her not to charge her husband, from him and others. tOSU fans can be brutal to anything threatening their program. I’m sure she wanted to believe him when he said he’ll never do again and would get help, I’m assuming she did actually love him. If she charged him, its almost certain that he would have lost his high paying and prestigious job, both of which she benefited from as well. Her entire lifestyle would have changed for the worse. I think that they have children too, having your children’s father arrested and publicly humiliated could also have been a factor. I can easily understand why she didn’t immediately press charges.

There are many other variables but this is on point why some women don't report. And the fact that many are starting to bring her faults into it.

 

[king ward]

There are many other variables but this is on point why some women don't report. And the fact that many are starting to bring her faults into it.

I thought it was a splendid perspective.

 

[Athenscock1]

Why didnt she charge him with something . I dont understand why if he beat her so bad.

Good lord, Jeff. It;s just not that simple. Can you imagine how many OSU crazies would come out of the wood work to make her life a living hell.., even threaten her life. Probably happening as I post.

 

[sgacock]

I can’t understand how they would think it’s ok to print that when there’s a real victim.

They didn't print that he "is a victim of the times."

They printed that OSU fans think he is a victim of the times."

Big difference. Thread title is extremely misleading.

 

[Horseshoe 04]

They didn't print that he "is a victim of the times."

They printed that OSU fans think he is a victim of the times."

Big difference. Thread title is extremely misleading.

Misleading sounds like Urban

 

[Jon Snow]

According to him all he was going was bringing his kid home .

And that was a violation if his restraining order. Urban and Ohio St are obligated by federal law to take certain steps when allegations like these come to light. They don't have to crucify the guy based on allegations, but they must take steps to protect the accuser, see to it that the charges are investigated, etc. That's why he is on admin leave right now..to investigate what he knew, when he knew it, and what steps did he take.

 

[Gaimcock]

Big difference. Thread title is extremely misleading.

Uhh, the "Thread title" (Per USA Today, Urban Meyer is a victim of "The Times"...)
is an exact reference to the linked article title...

Urban Meyer fans think Ohio State coach is a victim of the times

If such is "extremely misleading" to you, then I know not what to tell you. I take it that the linked article title is most likely what you find to be misleading.

Peace out.

 

[GamecockJL]

If you’re Urban why would you fire the guy in 2015 if they couldn’t even charge him with anything?

 

[coxman]

Uhh, the "Thread title" (Per USA Today, Urban Meyer is a victim of "The Times"...)
is an exact reference to the linked article title...

Urban Meyer fans think Ohio State coach is a victim of the times

If such is "extremely misleading" to you, then I know not what to tell you. I take it that the linked article title is most likely what you find to be misleading.

Peace out.

If you think the thread title and the article title say the same thing then you need a refresher course in reading comprehension 101.

 

[sgacock]

Uhh, the "Thread title" (Per USA Today, Urban Meyer is a victim of "The Times"...)
is an exact reference to the linked article title...

Urban Meyer fans think Ohio State coach is a victim of the times

If such is "extremely misleading" to you, then I know not what to tell you. I take it that the linked article title is most likely what you find to be misleading.

Peace out.

If you don't see the difference, I'm sorry. Yours thread title asserts (or very strongly implies) that USA Today has that opinion. The article says asserts that the fans have that opinion.

 

[coolcock2001]

*Per USA Today, Urban Meyer Fans Say...

There you go OP

 

[Gaimcock]

If you think the thread title and the article title say the same thing then you need a refresher course in reading comprehension 101.

If you don't see the difference, I'm sorry. Yours thread title asserts (or very strongly implies) that USA Today has that opinion. The article says asserts that the fans have that opinion.

For the both of you in regards to Reading Comp 101 - From my post to which you both replied, here's a basic definition that obviously avoids your comprehension(s)...

ref·er·ence
ˈref(ə)rəns/
noun

1. 1.
   the action of mentioning or alluding to something.
   "he made reference to the enormous power of the mass media"
   synonyms: mention of, allusion to, comment on, remark about
   "his journal contains many references to railroads"

And coolcock2001...

*Per USA Today, Urban Meyer Fans Say...

There you go OP

Preesh Dude!!

 

[midline]

Meyer a victim of the times? In a way, I suppose that is a true statement as 20 years ago this incident would probably have never seen the light of day. Even 20 years ago, I can't figure that one could be comfortable knowing that even if a guy was a close friend, and a good coach, that he was beating the brakes off of his wife during his time at home. And we all can read between the lines and know that Meyer knew. Right now they are trying to dance around the official versions of who knew what, and when. But especially if his wife was a party to the talk, you know he was aware. Surprised that Meyer wasn't smarter about this in this day and time where if you are in a position of power that you better make sure that you follow the correct protocols at the first hint that something might be amiss. Personally, I don't think that Meyer will coach another game on the collegiate level. I figure you have a bunch of lawyers talking around the edges trying to work with OSU for Meyer to receive some nice seven figure settlement in return for his resignation to settle this without it hanging in the news for as long as that tug of war would go on. And this was the point of Meyer's statement of late last week. All manuvers intended to prevent OSU from firing him without a pay off.

 

[rogue cock]

He was not charged with anything .

Sadly, that's not unusual. Much more common than you might expect.

 

[rogue cock]

You actually read the NY Times??

=;--

I do. Well written and researched stories.

 

[BattleshipTexas]

I do. Well written and researched stories.

Have you seen the racist the NY Times hired to their editorial board?

https://nypost.com/2018/08/02/new-york-times-stands-by-editorial-board-hire-despite-racist-tweets/

 

[rogue cock]

Have you seen the racist the NY Times hired to their editorial board?

https://nypost.com/2018/08/02/new-york-times-stands-by-editorial-board-hire-despite-racist-tweets/

Editorials are different than news coverage....that seems to be lost in today's world. Some of their editorials I agree with, some I don't....same with the WSJ. However, both the NYT and the WSJ news stories are extremely well-written and researched.

And you cite the NY Post. Really?!?! It's publisher and managing editor were formerly with the National Enquirer....that beacon of truth. That is one formerly respected newspaper....founded by Alexander Hamilton....that has completely hit the skids.

 

[BattleshipTexas]

Editorials are different than news coverage....that seems to be lost in today's world. Some of their editorials I agree with, some I don't....same with the WSJ. However, both the NYT and the WSJ news stories are extremely well-written and researched.

And you cite the NY Post. Really?!?! It's publisher and managing editor were formerly with the National Enquirer....that beacon of truth. That is one formerly respected newspaper....founded by Alexander Hamilton....that has completely hit the skids.

You can see that same story all over the place. Fox is having a heyday with it, as you would expect. The NY Times is not denying its truth. While editorials are different than news coverage, if the NY Times named some publicly avowed white supremacist or neo-Nazi, I doubt you would be very satisfied with that. The hypocrisy of how this plays out in comparison to the editorial statements the NY Times made in the Roseanne Barr situation is stunning. They rightfully talked about how you can't countenance overt racism in any form. Yet here, when in their own backyard, they overlook far, far worse statements. Not old ones either, many recent.