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Urban Meyer Denies Using Trayvon Martin Photo in 2017 Ohio State Meeting

Former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer denies allegations that he used a photo of Trayvon Martin to tell the team not to wear hoodies in team meetings.

Meyer told reporter Jeff Snook:

"Our team rule was no hats or hoodies or sunglasses of any kind but only in team meetings, just so we could see their eyes and make sure they were paying attention and not asleep. We did not, and never would show a picture of Trayvon Martin. My gosh, no. That is absolutely false and you can check with any other player on my teams during that time to confirm what I am saying.