My thoughts after watching the presser:
I would like to read the BoT meeting notes more than the report the committee will release. The leaks that the BoT recommended reinstate, and President Drake was holding on a suspension are telling. I am guessing he was pushing for more than three games. If true, and leaks reveal that, will he remain at Ohio State and for how long? Yes, football pays the bills folks, like it or not, it is the way of the college athletic realm right now,and until sports die, they will still have a huge impact on other aspects of the University. Ohio State, Michigan, Notre Dame, Texas, Penn State do not get the millions of dollars they do because of academic side of the program.
After watching Urban during the presser, his body language to me told a whole different story than the words coming out of his mouth. I have years of trained experience in reading body language, and his non verbal ques said a lot to me as the camera was focused on him, most telling was his head shake while President Drake read his statement. Urban's scripted response also said a lot to me, not just the wording but the manner in which he delivered the statement. Gene Smith also showed a lot body language that did not represent what was coming out of his mouth. He jumped in real quick on the first question to shield Urban, who asked for a third repeat and answered the question anyway, instead of letting it die.
My thoughts after, are that this may well be Urban Meyers last season in Columbus, as the Buckeyes Head Coach. I could easily see him retire after this season, not because of health issues, but because he needs a break. He will sit out a year, then finish off his career in South Bend. He stated he was a life long Buckeye, and that may be true, but will justify his move by saying something to the effect his faith brought to him to South Bend. He will win a National Championship at Notre Dame, and retire having won two titles at Florida, a title at Ohio State and a title at Notre Dame. Three very impressive football programs, at different times, which will make him more amazing that Saban just staying at Alabama and collecting titles in one program, something many coaches have done over the ages.