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Without the Denver media asking potentially questionable questions Wednesday about the possibility of a Bobby Petrino-style NFL experiment, Jaguars coach Urban Meyer received a shamefully big softball for someone of the group of journalists covering the team. Unless you were a member of the team’s public relations staff, which given the precise wording of the question is entirely possible.
“Unfortunately for you, rumors came out yesterday that related to the work of USC,” said the journalist. “I just wanted to give you a chance to refute that.” (See there is some interrogation skills at the FBI level.)
Meyer’s body language was far from convincing. Still, he uttered the words he had to say. There is “no chance” that he will leave.
While there are some chances that he is telling the truth, what would he say if he was really thinking about chasing the job? Or if you secretly have doubts about what you have gotten yourself into? This is a forced situation, if the truth is something else there is no chance. Whatever the truth, the answer to this non-question wrapped in a gift SHOULD BE “no chance.”
That’s why Nick Saban said in December 2006, “I won’t be the Alabama coach.” When there were games left to play for the Dolphins that season, he couldn’t say, “Well, you never know.” Or maybe. “Or” roll the tide. “
In these situations, the truth will not set you free. He will paint you in a corner. While I’m not saying Meyer is thinking about dropping by the Trojans, I do say that his statement that he’s not doesn’t mean he isn’t. I would never admit it if it were true.