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UPDATE: Ohio State Has 5:15 Press Conference To Announce Meyer As Head Coach

it appears that the rumors about Urban Meyer taking over as head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes are true, as the school is expected to have a press conference at 5:15 p.m. Monday to officially announce him as coach:

Elizabeth Conlisk BTNElizabeth Elizabeth Conlisk #BTN & BTN.com will have live coverage of press conference announcing Urban Meyer as new #Buckeyes head coach at 5:15 PM ET.

Rumors are also beginning to swirl as to who will be on Meyer's staff once he takes over. Former Arizona coach Mike Stoops is expected to become the new defensive coordinator in Columbus, while current head coach Luke Fickell will reportedly remain on staff:

10TV.com 10TV 10TV.com BREAKING: Sources: Luke Fickell To Remain At Ohio State is.gd/JwIIGr

If Meyer does sign he will bring two National championships as well as a spotless 4-0 record in BCS bowls during his time at Florida and Utah. Meyer began his head coaching career in Ohio at Bowling Green.

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