Married NFL coach apologises for viral ‘grinding’ dance floor video
The IndependentThe latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy NFL head coach Urban Meyer says he has apologised to his team and family after video of a woman dancing provocatively with him went viral. The married Mr Meyeter, who used to coach Ohio State, said that the incident took place after he stayed in Ohio to see his grandchildren following his team’s Thursday night game against the Cincinnati Bengals. “They’re trying to pull me out on the dance floor, screwing around, I should have left.” Mr Meyer, who has been married to wife Shelley since 1986, was asked if he had apologised to his family. Meyer also said he had talked to the team’s owner, Shahid Khan, whom he said had been “very supportive.” He said that his apology had been well received by the players ahgead of their game against the Tennessee Titans.