Urban Meyer Apologizes to Jaguars: 'It Was Stupid'

Head coaches, coaching staffs and players at every level of athletics try to avoid distractions.

For Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer, being the center of attention for his decisions away from the football field has proved to be the ultimate distraction.

After the Jaguars' fourth consecutive loss to start the 2021 season, Meyer was spotted at a bar, in close proximity to a woman who was dancing far too close for comfort.

"I just apologized to the team and the staff for being a distraction," Meyer told reporters on Monday. "It was stupid. So, I explained to everybody what happened and owned it. It was stupid. I should not have had myself in that position."

Meyer was in his old stomping grounds of Ohio, following the loss on Thursday Night Football.

As a result of his very successful stint coaching the Ohio State Buckeyes, Meyer has multiple restaurants in the Columbus, Ohio, area.

He explained on Monday that multiple individuals were attempting to get him out on the dance floor.

Meyer went on to explain that he has the support of ownership.

#Jaguars HC Urban Meyer says he apologized to his team and staff for the viral video over the weekend. "It was a stupid. ... I should have left."
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 4, 2021

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