New York Giants Football: 5 Potential replacements for Pat Shurmur 2.0
By Matt Clark
2. Urban Meyer- Former head coach at Ohio State University
Urban Meyer has been rumored to be atop the list of head coaching candidates for the Dallas Cowboys, should they decide to move on from head coach Jason Garrett following the conclusion of the season. That said, he should also be atop the list of potential replacements for Pat Shurmur if the New York Giants decide to move on from him.
Meyer has been one of the most successful coaches in college football in recent times, having coached both the Florida Gators and Ohio State Buckeyes to National Championships, as their head coach. While this is likely the biggest longshot of them all, if he’s looking to not only get back into coaching, but coaching in the NFL, than the Giants simply have to reach out.
Meyer gained notoriety as a head coach, while serving in the role at the University of Utah, where he worked from 2003-2004. From there, he would move on to become the head coach of the University of Florida, where he would win two National Championship trophies (2006, 2008). Meyer would take a two year hiatus from coaching before returning to the ranks with Ohio State University in 2012. He would win a national championship with the Buckeyes in 2014.
In addition to national championships, Meyer’s resume includes a number of other accolades, including being a 3-time Big 10 champion (2014, 2017, 2018), 2-time SEC champion (2006, 2008), 2-time Mid West Conference champions (2003, 2004), Woody Hayes coach of the year (2004, 2012), Eddie Robinson coach of the year (2004), George Munger Award (2004), as well as the Sports Illustrated and Sporting News coach of the decade (2009).
With a 187-32 overall record as a college football head coach, including an impressive 12-3 record in bowl games, Meyers has demonstrated his ability to win wherever he goes, including a dominating record in big games. If Meyers is interested in trying his hand at coaching in the NFL, the Giants need to be in on him as a potential candidate to replace Shurmur.