"I love our life": Urban Meyer's wife Shelley pens down heartfelt letter for former Gators HC on his special day
Urban Meyer is widely considered to be one of the greatest college football coaches of all time. The three-time national champion-winning head coach celebrated his 60th birthday on Wednesday.
His long-time wife Shelley Meyer, who he married back in 1986, shared a heartfelt letter to the retired coach and current college football analyst. The matriarch of the Meyer family posted on Instagram with a photo of the two together, adding a lengthy caption that read:
"Been a busy crazy fun week w alllll our kids and grands-our 35th anniversary (plus 5 yr courtship and yes, I get cred=40 yrs)-i hardly know my life without you. And today is your 60th birthday (I know, mine isn’t far behind)-loved you since I was 19. Still love you and even more. I love our fam, I love our life. Thank you for working so hard all these years, for us. #HOF #BestBuddy #BestHubby #HappyBirthday #LoveThisLife @LoCash 🏈 ❤️ 🦩 🦩 👼 👼 👼 👼 🙏🏻 👫"
Check out Shelley Meyer's Instagram post to Urban Meyer below:
Meyer originally retired from coaching after the 2018 season, walking away from the Ohio State Buckeyes due to health reasons. He returned in 2021, taking over as head coach of the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars, however, he did not last a full season in the role. He currently serves as a college football analyst for FOX Sports.
Could Urban Meyer return to coaching?
Urban Meyer had a successful coaching career at the collegiate level with the Bowling Green Falcons, Utah Utes, Florida Gators and Ohio State Buckeyes. He led the Utes to their first undefeated run since 1930 before leading the Gators to two national championships and the Buckeyes to one national championship.
While several teams - notably the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Michigan State Spartans - have attempted to lure Meyer out of the broadcast booth, they have been unsuccessful in their efforts. The three-time national champion appears unlikely to return to the role of coaching as the travel and year-round recruiting work may be something he is no longer willing to do.
If he is done with coaching, Meyer will walk away with an incredible 187-32 record that includes a 12-3 mark in bowl games. He is eligible for the College Football Hall of Fame in 2025 and is likely a lock to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer.