Urban Meyer had the track record of a legend. He won three national championships, won at every stop, and was able to produce NFL talent. Whether it be Alex Smith at Utah, Percy Harvin at Florida, or Joey Bosa at Ohio State, he molded talent for the big-time lights.
Most importantly, in the eyes of Buckeye Nation, he took over a program that saw the resignation of Jim Tressel—which was followed by a 6-7 season—and turned the Scarlet and Gray into an instant winner again, virtually overnight. Only a select few have been given the keys to the Ohio State Buckeyes football program.