Shortly after, the university and Doyle agreed to part ways. In February, Meyer defended his controversial hire of Chris Doyle, a former University of Iowa strength and conditioning coach, to be the team’s director of sports performances.ĭoyle, who was on the staff at the University of Iowa from 1999-2019, was placed on administrative leave by the school in June 2020 after several former Iowa players accused him of racism. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File) Charlie Neibergall/APĪ day after his controversial hire, Jaguars say performance coach Chris Doyle has resigned 11, 20201, by saying he "vetted him thoroughly along with our general manager and owner." Iowa agreed to pay Doyle $1.1 million in a resignation agreement last June after scores of former players said he bullied and discriminated against them. Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer defended the hiring of former Iowa assistant Chris Doyle on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, file photo, Iowa strength and conditioning coach Chris Doyle walks on the field before an NCAA college football game between Iowa and Northern Illinois in Iowa City, Iowa. Specifics of our conversation will be held in confidence,” Khan said at the time.Īfter the video was shared online, Meyer admitted he acted “stupid” and apologized to his team for being an unwelcome distraction to preparations.įILE - In this Sept. “I have addressed this matter with Urban. Khan did not mention the kicking allegations in his statement about Meyer.īut in October, he criticized the coach after footage emerged of Meyer sitting on a stool at a bar in Columbus, Ohio, as a woman danced close to his lap went viral before another clip emerged of the married 57-year-old appearing to touch the woman’s bottom on the same night. Pardon my vulgarity, I said, ‘Don’t you ever f–king kick me again!’ And his response was, ‘I’m the head ball coach, I’ll kick you whenever the f–k I want.’”ĬNN reached out to the Jaguars seeking comment from Meyer and the organization. And for a second, I couldn’t believe it actually happened. “Which in the workplace, I don’t care if it’s football or not, the boss can’t strike an employee. “Truthfully, I’d register it as a five (out of 10),” Lambo told the paper.
Lambo told the Times the kick “certainly wasn’t as hard as he could’ve done it, but it certainly wasn’t a love tap.” I was fully supportive of Josh during his time with the team and wish him nothing but the best.” “(General manager) Trent (Baalke) and I met with him on multiple occasions to encourage his performance, and this was never brought up. “Josh’s characterization of me and this incident is completely inaccurate, and there are eyewitnesses to refute his account,” Meyer told the paper. “And kicks me in the leg,” Lambo said of Meyer.Īccording to the Times, Meyer denied what Lambo said was accurate. Lambo, who was released by the team in October after missing all three of his field-goal attempts in Weeks 1-3, told the Tampa Bay Times that Meyer came up to him while he was stretching and said, “Hey Dips–t, make your f–king kicks!” In October, amid a dismal 0-4 start to the season, video emerged of Meyer sitting on a bar stool as a woman danced near his lap – leading to a public reprimand from Khan. As I stated in October, regaining our trust and respect was essential. “I informed Urban of the change this evening. “After deliberation over many weeks and a thorough analysis of the entirety of Urban’s tenure with our team, I am bitterly disappointed to arrive at the conclusion that an immediate change is imperative for everyone.” Khan said. Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan says head coach Urban Meyer must 'regain our trust' after 'inexcusable' video (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) Andy Lyons/Getty Images North America/Getty Images CINCINNATI, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 30: Head coach Urban Meyer of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks on against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of an NFL football game at Paul Brown Stadium on Septemin Cincinnati, Ohio.
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