Does Urban Meyer's retirement help Penn State recruiting?

Florida coach Urban Meyer stunned the college football world today by announcing he was stepping down.

What implications does this have for Penn State football recruiting?

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Meyer said he was stepping down for health and family reasons...

"I have given my heart and soul to coaching college football and mentoring young men for the last 24-plus years and I have dedicated most of my waking moments the last five years to the Gator football program. I have ignored my health for years, but recent developments have forced me to re-evaluate my priorities of faith and family.

"After consulting with my family, Dr. Machen, Jeremy Foley, and my doctors, I believe it is in my best interest to step aside and focus on my health and family."

Also, we're hearing that when Meyer was hospitalized with "dehydration" after the SEC Championship Game it was actually chest pains.

What are the implications for Penn State football recruiting?

We have a "soft verbal" from 4-star wide receiver Adrian Coxson. Coxson is/was reportedly still considering the Gators, so perhaps this will help solidify his verbal.

Looking ahead to 2011 and beyond, the Gators had become a presence in the fertile Baltimore/DC/Northern Virginia recruiting territory. However, the departure of Meyer and recruiting coordinator Billy Gonzales (who is going to LSU) should allow Penn State to solidify its grip on the area as the new Florida staff will basically have to start from scratch.
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