Charlie Strong

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i know his DL coach he one heck of a recruiter and could do some damage in the SEC. With a good staff around him, Hurtt (current DL coach at UL), Graham, Pittman, Bring Tee home and a proven OC and DC I think would be a good hire
 
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I think it's hard to gauge just how successful he could be cause when rebuilding, you generally need to have a little momentum (winning) to start bringing in the the kind of recruits that you can build a solid program on.

Saban is a good example of that. Didn't have a lot to work with his first year or so, but once he started winning, recruiting stayed at a level that allowed Bama to step up to the top of the conference. Not that I think Louisville will be a powerhouse after this year, but if they win out, Strong has a LOT to sell recruits.

Let him have the same staff budget we are willing to give Gruden, and Strong would be a force in the SEC.
 
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I want Strong...Keep Jay and Pittman. Bring in Tee and Steele..Could be a great staff for recruiting.. Go Vols!!!
 
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jhen713 said:
I would have no problem with Charlie Strong as our next HC. I'm afraid that Hart is putting all his eggs in the Gruden basket and by the time he moves on he'll be in panic mode adn make a horrible hire.
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Hart is solid. No panic mode like Hammy.
 
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What's the hype around Charlie Strong?:

21 years of SEC experience.

Defensive success everywhere.

Passion for coaching.

Resurrected a Louisville program that went 15-21 in previous three years before his arrival (Dooley's record at Tennessee was 15-21)

Taking Louisville to its third-straight bowl game for the first time since Bobby Petrino.

Inherited a 4-8 team and took them to 10-2 in three years.

Taking Louisville to its second-ever BCS bowl (pending Cincy win over UConn, highly likely).

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If you want a "big name", fine. Who are "big names" outside of Gruden and Patterson? It doesn't look like any celebrities are looking towards Knoxville. But if you ask "what's the deal with Strong?", just read above.
 
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I see a parallel between Lovie Smith and Strong. Both are very accomplished former DC's. Both are the player's coach type, and very calm personalities (can be forceful when necessary). They are very high character guys.

I'm more impressed with Gray Patterson's resume, and would do everything possible to get him, but if Gruden falls through, then Patterson too....Strong should be considered over Fedora or Butch Davis. Petrino is simply out of the question, IMHO. Sorry, but College HC's HAVE to be a role model. It's not an optional consideration. Why? Cause you CANNOT have one standard for the HC and another for the players. It's just that simple.
 
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Nope. He's not going anywhere. He told each of his players face to face he is staying. If he is man enough to do that then you have to take his word.
 
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We shouldn't have to offer that much but with the idiots running this circus, who knows? We'll probably be disappointed in some way, Ya know?
 
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If we are going mediocre would rather have Fisher. At least he's beaten Florida twice.
 
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tnktm said:
If we are going mediocre would rather have Fisher. At least he's beaten Florida twice.
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