Sporting news, and speculation

Today, Florida football coach Urban Meyer announces he will resign from the head coaching spot.

I have some speculation:

When Meyer came to Florida, he made popular the "spread option" offense. At the time, this was a new, if somewhat gimmicky, offense. Few teams had the defensive athleticism and coaching to overcome it. Then, enter Tim Tebow - a perfect quarterback for the spread option offense.

With Tebow at the helm, Florida experienced tremendous success. However, people learned the gimmick. Coaching caught up with the times, and the spread option is not what it once was. Tim Tebow graduated, and was drafted into the NFL. Urban Meyer is left with a gimmick in its twilight, and not enough talent to make it work.

But now enter a wild card fact. Tim Tebow was drafted to the Denver Broncos. Two days ago, the Broncos fired their coach, Josh McDaniels. Throw in the fact that Tebow jerseys are among the highest selling paraphernalia in the NFL. Add to that the fact that the Broncos simply do not have playoff tallent, and must, therefore, find a way to keep fan interest.

I sum that up and speculate that the Broncos intend to hire Urban Meyer. It is a well known fact that Tebow and Meyer have a close relationship - almost one of a father and son. The match would be perfect, as the Broncos current QB - Kyle Orton - has had mixed results at best, for his professional career. 

Having Meyer as coach, and Tebow as starting QB, would likely sell many tickets for the Broncos for the next few years.