Former UF coach Urban Meyer set to help lead New College. See 5 things to know

Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Urban Meyer, a renowned football coach and sportscaster, to the New College of Florida’s Board of Trustees. This move is part of a broader strategy to reshape the college’s leadership and expand its athletic programs.

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Here are five takeaways:

• Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Urban Meyer, a College Football Hall of Fame coach and sportscaster, to the New College of Florida’s Board of Trustees. This appointment is part of a trio announced by DeSantis, including the reappointments of Mark Bauerlein and Debra Jenks.
• Meyer’s appointment coincides with New College’s expansion of its athletics program, the Mighty Banyans. The college joined the Sun Conference in 2023, adding six varsity sports and planning further developments like new sports facilities.
• Urban Meyer replaces Trustee Christopher Rufo, who played a key role in the college’s conservative shift. New College President Richard Corcoran praised Meyer for his strategic mindset and leadership qualities.
• Meyer’s background includes a stint as head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars and a successful college coaching career, winning national championships with the Ohio State University and the University of Florida. He is also a college football analyst for FOX Sports and has ties to Sarasota.
• The appointments reflect DeSantis’s ongoing influence in shaping New College’s leadership and direction. All three appointments require confirmation by the Florida Senate.

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