I still hear the talk of people that think Urban Meyer may want to leave Florida for ND.

Really, people?

It won’t happen. Not in a week, not in a month, not in a year, not in twenty years. Not because the SEC is tough. Not because evil-genius Saban just whipped him. Not because Tim Tebow is moving on.

Because for all those negatives I mentioned, there is a way to overcome them.

Recruiting. Florida has all the players Meyer needs right at his doorstep. And Meyer has his ways to them (versus the challenges of recruiting at ND).

Let me illustrate.

What to talk about on a recruiting trip to Florida:

“Come here, score some touchdowns on Saturdays, get in on this action, and have fun on your way to the NFL.”

What to talk about on a recruiting trip to ND:

“Get your degree son.”

Now imagine yourself as a know-it-all 18-year old that has no doubt you’re going to play in the NFL. You think class is okay, buy you’re not a huge fan. Which option are you going to pick?

Being in the running for 3 out of the last 4 national championships says that the kids are picking Florida’s message. Attracting teenage football players to that school is akin to selling a sprinkled-doughnut to Homer Simpson.

That’s why Meyer didn’t head to South Bend in 2004, and why he isn’t leaving Florida now. It’s also why ND is still searching for answers.