Urban Meyer reveals addiction to Ambien in Netflix series: âI thought I was going to dieâ
Urban Meyer reveals in Netflix’s upcoming documentary, “UNTOLD: Swamp Kings” that he fought depression and addiction while coaching the Florida Gators.
The Netflix documentary, which drops Tuesday, explores the championship run in Gainesville under Meyer. In it, he details his panic attack-ridden 2009 season.
247Sports got an early viewing of the documentary.
“(I was) addicted to Ambien, I lost weight and couldn’t sleep,” Meyer said of the 2009 season.
Meyer reveals he fell into a depression after the undefeated Gators fell to Alabama in the SEC Championship Game.
“I couldn’t get out of bed, no energy, no desire,” Meyer said. “I thought I was going to die.”
Alabama’s Mark Ingram rushed for 113 yards and three touchdowns in the Tide’s 32-13 win. Greg McElroy threw for 239 yards and a touchdown to claim the MVP award. The Alabama defense held Florida quarterback Tim Tebow in check and left him crying at the end.
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