Paul Finebaum: Urban Meyer handled controversial situation ‘terribly’ | First Take | ESPN 

Who else would love to see Paul and Urban have a discussion?

bunch of hypocrites. so easy to point the finger. these people should take a look themselves and pull that plank out of their own eyes

So if Urban doesn't believe Courtney, is that inherently wrong?

HOW DARE Finebaum !!!! So if Ohio State fans don't have his opinion we're DELUSIONAL ?!?!?!?!? He OWES Buckeye Nation and The Ohio State University. an apology and believe you me if he does apologize, we the delusional fans will be watching every facial expression and critiquing EVERY WORD !!!!! Come on ESPN are you going to let this stand ?!?!?!?!!?

ESPN wants him to be Skip Bayless so bad

Gonna love to see ESPN'S reaction when OSU wins the natty

I think it's pretty clear, he simply doesn't believe Courtney Smith.

Molly please keep quiet lol

Zsmith beat Courtney. He apologized to her. Meyer enabled him.

This came on 09/19. Why didn’t anyone on this station speak on the Ohio state press conference that occurred this week? This is an issue pushed issue not a domestic violence issue.

Fire Finebaum

So... You are saying that he should of just shut up 3 weeks ago? Well, if he would've done that, you'd be complaining now that he isn't doing enough and that he doesn't care about the situation. 🤷‍♂️

Its unfortunate that Ohio State fans keep trying to say Urban didnt abuse her and he shouldn't be under any fire. Urban is under is under fire because the information that he was made aware he denied

Call BS on he would suspend a student athlete he did not suspend Zeke Elliot with a pending investigation.

Can’t believe some people in the comments section making a joke out of finebaum when urban Meyer is basically insulting the victim

Anybody know when the last time espn checked on Courtney smith?

GIVE IT UP FINEBAUM! You’ve played the Urban Meyer card waaay to long.

She called the police no less than SIXTY-SIX times. He was not taken in or jailed. SIXTY-SIX times, plus posed selfies with oddly-placed red marks, and spilling her guts to friends and family. Most people would just remove themself and their children from what they call a "toxic situation, "and get on with their life. You have to question the intelligence and basic survival mentality of a person who chooses to remain in that environment for many years, not to mention keeping the two children exposed to it. Apparently, the safety of the two children took a backseat to something else, like financial security, status afforded by the husband's position . . who knows? Newsflash: Dudley Do-right of the Mounties no longer rescues damsels in distress who are tied to railroad tracks.

Stop Stephen A. This is no way close to penn state. You can NOT compare both of them at all.

Mark Cuban's apology today was much more sincere than Urban Meyer is.

Finebaum is such a petty nerd, did Meyer bully him Cobra Kai style back in the day?

this man Wife knew the inside Scoop to this Family, Both should Have been Fired this Makes No sense this is Egregious!!!

Meyer covered up for Hernandez. Checkout Finebaum's ears. They are just huge. Finebaum makes his bread off fanbase he should be thanking them.

- No matter what side you fall on this issue, one thing is for sure!... Urban Meyer LOVES his job at Ohio State, has fought for and jumped through hoops the remain the Buckeyes head coach, and like it or not, this may very well be what strengthens the program for decades to come! In the long run, the whole situation with the Smith's could actually IMPROVE recruiting at Ohio State. How you might ask? Well it wasn't too long ago that the recruiters and pundits for other college teams used to tell the top prep talent all sorts of rumors in order to keep them off of Ohio State's campus. False rumors prevailed, many may have been based on Meyers unexpected exit from Florida, but also included fabrications about early retirement, testing the NFL, Meyer looking for a new challenge, as many negative recruiters did their best to imply that Urban Meyer wasn't in Columbus for the "long haul". After all, he did simply flake out at Florida and skipped town, right? But a funny thing may have happened in the aftermath of the Zach and Courtney debacle. Urban Meyer fought for his job, has shown his love for Ohio State, and possibly out of this mess, has shown to all future recruits he is NOT going to leave, possibly can not leave, and now all of those future athletes considering Ohio State will know for decades to come that Urban Meyer will be their coach not only for their time in Columbus, but for multiple decades as well after they leave the Buckeye State. Future generations will know that Urban Meyer is NOT going anywhere, and in a strange way, this situation could make the Buckeyes much MORE talented in the future, "Scary talented", with even more of the top talent heading to Columbus for the coach they KNOW will be there. An interesting possibility out of an otherwise troubling situation.

Listen to all the righteous people talk

Paul Finebaum is a CLOWN! He is only attacking Meyer because Meyer is one of the few coaches that can actually threaten Finebaum's false god Nick Saban and challenge Alabama and the SEC. Since Finebaum works for ESPN, who is now is in bed with the SEC, if Finebaum can knock Meyer down a peg or two it can only help Alabama, Nick Saban, the SEC, and ESPN.

he had 2 options; 1) accept responsibility or 2) blame wife. his defense is his wife tried to sabotage his career by not telling him or she betrayed Courtney Smith. CS believed the wife was telling Meyer. no. 2 is an unacceptable option for husband, father, MAN!!!!

He wasn't parsing words he was telling the truth I think there's a lot of jealousy involved in these comments I think A lot of people don't like my are because hes a winner In there a bit jealous

Hey Paul -- Courtney Smith's Mom!! didn't believe what her daughter was saying. But you do because you are an SEC cheerleader... simple as that

I love how Finebaum is trying to keep it to Ohio state fans lol...Pretty sure there's a lot of people outside of Ohio and who don't agree with Finebaum idk maybe I'm wrong

Media spins, insinuates, attacks, accuses, lies, insults anyone & everyone (especially athletes) but lose their mind if they're called out. Like their reaction to Saban pointing out their constant attempts to cause controversy between him/players. Saying he's out of line & so forth, then filling up time slots w shows of douchebags bitching about everything & insulting athletes. Our forefathers were geniuses but I think if they could see media today they would regret that whole "freedom of the press" thing.

Molly just tries to yell over stephen A's yelling lol

Can't wait until the next scandal comes out about ESPN. Let's see how well they cover that.

Finebaum gets paid to go on every espn show and hate on Ohio State. ESPN is so lame

why did he lie? he had more info than you and he lied.

I only watched the urban part 2 interview and I’m a osu fan I don’t think he did anything wrong but I’m probably missing details bcuz everybody else is reacting different

Would be a shame if an ICBM crashed right into Bristol, CT

Boys club, nothing has changed.

watch this press conference from this week - Urban is back on his A game and gives a very coherent response to this never ending saga ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-amUrtpG0YCQ.html

Remember no police charges... What is the man to do

Stephan A has no right to comment on Meyer. Stephen was suspended by ESPN back in 14' for comments he made about the Ray Rice case. And that was cold hard video of Ray punching out his girlfriend that could have killed her. He was given a second chance and apologized for his comments but now he wants to harp on Meyer? Stephen A. Hypocrite

Finabum look like the Penguin

Lying Buck Eyes.... new Eagles tune modified.

GOCARDS!!!!!

Buttbaum is still hurt from 2015☺

I love how we have turned the metoo movement into believing everything the victims say, because we didn’t give them the benefit of the doubt till now. And if you disagree it makes you a horrible person. Smh. You don’t have to believe her. That’s fine. It doesn’t make you a bald person. Sadly this country has turned it into guilty before proven innocent. Lawd

Why is this sports news channel talking about a major story in sports? And asking questions to a popular college football sports talk show host? This is bullshit!!!! The only thing that matters isn’t people’s lives, they need to do that on their own time!!!! Football is the only thing that matters!!!!!! usa usa usa usa!!!!!!!!

Nobody gives a damn anymore let it go ESPN

Lol Paul would trash urban but slurp Up saban in the same situation I bet.

Haters gonna Hate!

And Stephen a Smith is a joke Hes just not to be taking seriously Let me he acts ridiculous But Paul finebaum Hes a serious knowledgeable college football fan I'm disappointed in him but Stephen a Smith hes a side show I don't think anyone takes him serious

Paul is a fine bum. Got a face for radio.

Why do they still try to make headlines/news ab this. They must not have anything better to talk ab

Steve your not married so your not an expert! Sometimes women will keep things from you especially if the information my cause you pain......

These mfs still talking about Urban ? LEAVE that man alone 😂😂 talk too & about the Guy who beat his wife

Died topic move on this shit sad yall talk about this like he was the one that actually beat this wife

If Stephen A. Smith don't stfu & mind his damn business Urban Meyer took his suspension like man let it go!

I hope urban meyer slap tf out of pual

finebaum is the most annoying person right next to skip bayless

Finebum is a RUMP SWAPPER

Finebaum kills me - this guy has No family except a wife who I think is a token cover - they have No children together - and he acts like he is an expert in family counseling - when as they say in this round table discussion, Urban and Shelley Meyer have 29 years together and have produced three children that have all excelled - we need more shelley's and Urban's and a lot less Paul's - and they keep advocating that Urban should have contacted Courtney Smith - that would have been extremely inappropriate - Urban was Courtney's husband's boss - Bosses do NOT normally engage the spouses of their employees to discuss marital issues ....

Roll Tide ... #kingtua13

Fire finebaum for his bolshit. He wants to lecture people about politics instead of sports talk.

Finebaum come on man "one of the most delusional fan bases" literally no one listens to your "expert" opinions

URBAN THE GREAT

Meyer did nothing wrong