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FOOTBALL coach Urban Meyer is in hot water after a video of him at a bar made the rounds on the internet.

The owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Shad Khan, caught wind of the clip and issued a statement on it, claiming that Meyer’s behavior “was inexcusable,” and said on December 16, 2021 that Meyer has been fired.

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What is the Urban Meyer bar video and why is it trending?

A clip of Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer has been trending on social media after he visited his restaurant, Urban Meyer’s Pint House, on October 2, 2021.

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According to viral footage, the nine-second clip allegedly appears to show Meyer sitting with his back to the bar wearing an Ohio State pullover while a woman danced close to his lap.

After the first clip went viral, another video emerged on social media that appeared to show Meyer allegedly touching what appears to be the same woman from the first video’s bottom while he was sitting at the bar, reported ESPN.

It is unclear who the woman was.

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What did Urban Meyer say about the video?

Meyer issued a press conference regarding the viral clip and apologized to the Jaguars organization, saying: “I just apologized to the team and staff for being a distraction

“Just stupid, and so I explained everything that happened and owned it. Just stupid.

Adding: “Should not have put myself in that kind of position.”

Meyer also reportedly admitted on October 4 to not being sure how this incident will impact his relationship with the Jaguars.

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Jaguars owner Shad Khan issued a statement about Meyer, saying: “I have addressed this matter with Urban.

“Specifics of our conversation will be held in confidence.

“What I will say is his conduct last weekend was inexcusable. I appreciate Urban’s remorse, which I believe is sincere.

“Now, he must regain our trust and respect. That will require a personal commitment from Urban to everyone who supports, represents or plays for our team.

Adding: “I am confident he will deliver.”

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On December 16, 2021, ESPN reported that the Jacksonville Jaguars have fired Meyer after just 13 games.

Khan said in a statement on Thursday: “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.”

“I informed Urban of the change this evening,” he continued. “As I stated in October, regaining our trust and respect was essential. Regrettably, it did not happen.”

Who is Urban Meyer?

Meyer, 57, is an American football coach for the NFL.

He previously served as the head coach of the Bowling Green Falcons, the Utah Utes, the Florida Gators, and the Ohio State Buckeyes.

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Meyer retired from coaching in 2019 at the end of the Rose Bowl and stayed at Ohio State as an assistant athletic director.

He was also an analyst for Fox Sports for the Big Noon Kickoff pre-game show.

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He came out of retirement to coach the Jaguars on January 24, 2021.

He is married to Shelley Meyer and the pair has three children.