Yup.. based on the rumors ive seen/heard are Texas, Miami, FSU and one or two others that escape me right now. I think it was Clemson.
On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 12:05 PM, Oliver Barry <[email protected]> wrote: > Well, esophageal spasms sure sound better than heart problems. > > > > On another subject from the Destin meetings. If the SEC does expand, who > will join? Texas and A&M? Or the semis and Miami? > > Clemson? > > > > Oliver Barry CRS,GRI > > Real Estate Broker > > Bob Parks Realty > > 1517 Hunt Club Blvd > > Gallatin TN 37066 > > Phone: 615-826-4040 > > Fax: 615-822-2027 > > Mobile: 615-972-4239 > > > > > ------------------------------ > > *From:* [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] *On > Behalf Of *Badrish > *Sent:* Wednesday, June 02, 2010 5:57 AM > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* [gatornews] [USAToday] Florida coach Urban Meyer opens up about > health scare > > > > > *Florida** coach Urban > Meyer opens up > about health scare* > > By David Jones, Florida Today > > SANDESTIN, Fla. — Florida football coach Urban > Meyer<http://content.usatoday.com/topics/topic/People/Sports+Coaches,+Team+Owners,+Execs,+Officials/NCAA/Urban+Meyer>became > so concerned over chest pains he has suffered for the past three > years that became even worse during the 2009 season that he almost gave up > his job — first announcing Dec. 26 that he was leaving the program then > changing his mind before the Sugar Bowl. > > Meyer, who turns 46 on July 10, took a break from coaching instead and had > several tests. He revealed for the first time Tuesday at the opening day of > the Southeastern Conference spring meetings that his heart is healthy and > the issue is his esophagus. > > "The biggest thing is I wanted to find out what those darn chest pains were > and I did," Meyer said. "It's esophageal spasms, and they've got me on some > medications. I've just got to be smarter in the future, and I'm going to be. > I'm not going to let that happen again. > > > > > > "But the biggest thing was all that was related to what the heck were those > pains going through my chest. Once you find out what it is, life gets a > little better quickly." > > *MORE ON GATORS: *Florida team > notes<http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/sec/florida.htm> > > According to the Mayo > Clinic<http://content.usatoday.com/topics/topic/Organizations/Non-profits,+Activist+Groups/Mayo+Clinic>'s > website, mayoclinic.com, esophageal spasms often cause chest pain that can > be confused with angina, causing fear of a heart problem if undiagnosed. > > Symptoms can also include difficulty swallowing, the feeling your throat is > obstructed and a burning sensation. Medication usually solves the issue, but > surgery is sometimes needed in severe cases. > > Meyer, who led Florida to Bowl Championship Series titles in 2006 and 2008, > did not discuss the issue much further, saying he wanted to keep his health > private. The Gators' coach, however, said he was feeling much better with > the medication he has used. > > Meyer first complained of chest pains after a loss to Alabama in the SEC > title game and was treated at a hospital in Gainesville. > > "It all relates to one pain, and that was waking up every morning with a > toothache in your chest for the last three years and that's all related to > one thing," Meyer said. "And so, since late January is the last time I had > any issues at all with that. > > "Part of the reason for taking time off before spring practice and again > after was to better learn how to deal with stress. He made offensive > coordinator Steve Addazio acting head coach during that time and relied more > on assistants to handle part of the workload. > > "I feel fantastic," Meyer said Tuesday. "I think I've got a better > appreciation for the guys around me. When you just bolt for five days, I've > never done that in my life. I just say, 'Hey you guys got it, handle it.' > And the stadium's still standing. As a matter of fact, guys are working out, > getting faster, graduating. 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