For the first time since his former player and New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was charged with the murder of Odin Lloyd last month, Ohio State coach Urban Meyer spoke out for the first time over the weekend.

Meyer, who coached Hernandez at Florida, sent a text to Pat Dooley of The Gainesville Sun:

"I just received an email from a friend where there is an accusation of multiple failed drug tests covered up by the Univ. of Florida or the coaching staff," Meyer wrote in the text. "This is absolutely not true. Hernandez was held to the same drug testing policy as every other player.

"He was an athlete at Florida 4-to-7 years ago and there are some comments being made that are not correct. Our staff, myself and our families worked very hard to mentor and guide him. Prayers and thoughts are with the family and friends of the victim. Relating or blaming these serious charges to Univ. of Florida, myself or our staff is wrong and irresponsible."

Hernandez is currently being held without bail after pleading not guilty last week to first-degree charges in connection to the execution-style shooting death of Odin Lloyd. Hernandez has been held at Bristol County jail since June 26, the day he was led from his North Attleborough, Mass., home in handcuffs. On June 27 a Bristol County Superior Court judge upheld the decision that he be held without bail.

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