Florida to Give Urban Meyer Special Honor During Oklahoma Game

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The Florida Gators are hoping new head coach Jon Sumrall can bring the program back to its glory days.

Sumrall has embraced former icons Steve Spurrier and Urban Meyer, who won three total national championships.

Florida will honor Meyer on Nov. 7 when the school takes on Oklahoma.

Per the Gators, Meyer will be inducted into Florida's Ring of Honor during the game. Meyer will join Wilber Marshall, Emmitt Smith, Tim Tebow, Danny Wuerffel, Jack Youngblood, and Spurrier. 

Meyer said he was honored to join the ring of honor.

"I am truly honored and humbled to be selected for the Florida Football Ring of Honor," Meyer said, via the Gators' website. "My time at Florida holds so many special memories for me and my family. Everything we accomplished was the result of an extraordinary coaching staff who recruited exceptional players and were supported every day by the University, the Athletic Department, and the entire Gator Nation.

"I want to thank Dr. Bernie Machen and Jeremy Fowley for bringing us to Gainesville and for embracing our family and our staff from the very beginning. There is nothing like game day in The Swamp—the energy of 90,000 fans behind you, pushing and willing you to victory."

Meyer coached Florida from 2005 to 2010, going 65-15 overall and 36-12 in the SEC. He won two national championships and two SEC championships. He boasts the second overall winning percentage (.813) behind Spurrier.

Meyer thanked his former players and staff for their achievements during his time with the Gators.

"The championships were certainly special, but the bonds forged with our players, staff, and countless members of Gator Nation will last a lifetime," Meyer said. 

"I am grateful to have been part of Florida's storied football tradition, and I want to thank Gator Nation for the passion and pride you continue to bring to this program. This recognition means more to me and my family than words can express. Go Gators."

Meyer was arguably the best coach in Florida history. Frankly, the program hasn't been the same since he left Gainesville, though there is hope for the future with Sumrall.

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