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Teddy Greenstein: Urban Meyer may face suspension, but don't expect him to lose his job at Ohio State

Picture this: It's 1996 and Lou Holtz is hosting a golf media day. I arrive at the course in a walking cast, having broken my fibula playing softball.

I'm a first-year Notre Dame beat writer, not about to miss a chance to access the coaches.

I look on the tee sheet. I'm paired with the receivers coach, a guy named Urban Meyer.

I introduce myself: "Hi, I'm Teddy Greenstein, I'll be covering you guys for the Chicago Tribune."

He sizes me up

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