A&S Alumnus Urban Meyer Takes Gators to White House
University of Cincinnati alumnus and Florida Gators football coach Urban Meyer scores again -- this time, at the White House.
Meyer, a 1986 psychology graduate, and his team were guests for a March 19 ceremony hosted by the president on the South Lawn. The Gators routed the Ohio State Buckeyes 41-14 in the January BCS national championship game. The win capped a year that saw Florida make NCAA history as first to hold national titles in basketball and football in the same season.
President Bush said of Meyer: "It didn't take Urban Meyer long. Like, the guy shows up, the next thing he knows, he's at the White House. Whoever hired him, good choice. He's an amazing coach, with a good coaching staff."
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