A university spokesperson told 10TV the player has a family member dealing with a serious health issue and coach Meyer wanted to be there.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State head football coach Urban Meyer canceled his Monday afternoon media availability this week.

Coach Meyer is out of town with a current player and his family, according to a university spokesperson.

The university spokesperson told 10TV the player has a family member dealing with a serious health issue and coach Meyer wanted to be there.

The identity of the player was not released.

Coach Meyer is expected to brief the media Tuesday afternoon during the Big Ten Conference call.