What happened to the four years of chest pains he was experiencing? What happened to the realization, by his own admission, that he was so out of balance that he was even texting recruits during church services?
I don’t pretend to know how hard it is for men to walk away and choose a life of normalcy when you’re operating at the top of your profession. But if I’m one of Meyer’s confidants, I’d grab him by the lapels and say, “What are you thinking, man?”
I figure Meyer views his job as a calling and believes he can do a lot of good, particularly with inner-city players who could use a solid male influence in their lives. But there are plenty of avenues for a man of his stature to make the world a better place.
I’m guessing he’s convinced himself that he’ll delegate more and back off a bit. But there’s no way he’s going to be able to turn down the intensity, and that competitive makeup is what’s sent him repeatedly to the hospital.
You can only hope he’s not setting himself up for another trip to the emergency room.
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