Urban Meyer understands the predicament that Jimbo Fisher is inching closer toward. He knows precisely how difficult it can be to control an image that—no matter how hard you try, no matter what proclamations are made—can turn against you over time.
Back in July 2013, coming off a slew of off-the-field run-ins at Ohio State—including one involving the team’s star running back, Carlos Hyde—Meyer took to the podium at his second appearance at Big Ten media days, knowing full well what awaited.
The reputation he earned at Florida had jumped in the sidecar and made the trip with him to Columbus.