The 46-year-old leader of the Gators football team informed athletic director Jeremy Foley over the weekend that he was thinking about resigning, and the two ultimately finalized the plan Tuesday. Meyer told the team of his decision during a meeting earlier this afternoon, and Florida has scheduled a press conference for 6 p.m. at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium where Meyer and Foley will address the media. Meyer will remain Florida’s head coach through the Outback Bowl in Tampa on New Year’s Day. Florida finished 7-5 this season and 4-4 in the SEC while struggling much of the season to find an identity on offense. Coordinator Steve Addazio came under fire throughout the season for the team's inability to consistently move the ball. Rumors swirled since the end of the season that Meyer would make a move at the OC position, perhaps even bringing in Dana Holgorsen from Oklahoma State. Holgorsen, of course, ran the Cowboys' prolific offense this season under Mike Gundy. With the news of Meyer's resignation, however, Holgorsen could become a name linked to the head coaching position.
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