Charlie Strong

[LebanonVolunteer]

Id offer him 2.5 million a year on a 5 year deal if he wants the job. That is about it. His resume is just not what you look for in a high dollar hire at a school like UT. JMO

 

[Jax_Vol]

Hear! Hear!

 

[GKSS 61]

It would be hard to be against this guy. I like Strong.

 

[SMU Vol]

Can we stop comparing Strong to Sumlin just because they're both black?

 

[hohenfelsvol]

He us a decent runner up.

 

[BleedorangeinGA]

I see you like the Cubs...

I do.. Being a Cubs fan is more difficult than being a Vols fan. I was born into both, had no choice but to love them. My Grandfather worked for the Cubs until I was 17 and my Dad went to UT as I did. When I was small I would watch the Cubs with my Grandfather and Vols with Dad.

I'm a bandwagon Broncos fan just like to watch Peyton and see him win another SB.

 

[DEFENDTHISHOUSE]

lol

 

[VFLCodyGBO]

Strong = Brian Kelley in his early coaching days......

 

[Gramps]

No no please just say no to Strong.

 

[RockyTop411]

I do.. Being a Cubs fan is more difficult than being a Vols fan. I was born into both, had no choice but to love them. My Grandfather worked for the Cubs until I was 17 and my Dad went to UT as I did. When I was small I would watch the Cubs with my Grandfather and Vols with Dad.

I'm a bandwagon Broncos fan just like to watch Peyton and see him win another SB.

Atleast you're one to admit it.

 

[GAVol]

Can we stop comparing Strong to Sumlin just because they're both black?

I agree. Strong is basically Kirby Smart with a couple of years of HC experience.

 

[DEFENDTHISHOUSE]

No no please just say no to Strong.

This.:good!:

 

[BleedorangeinGA]

Can we stop comparing Strong to Sumlin just because they're both black?

Seriously? Man, don’t bring that crap in here. Being as polite as I can be but there is no room for it.

 

[UT's#1Fan]

Honest question. ... has there ever been a black ncaa head football coach maintain sustained success in the SEC or even all of college football for that matter?

Personally I think he might be our best option. But it doesn't appear that history is in our side for Strong being a long term solution.

 

[GAVol]

Honest question. ... has there ever been a black ncaa head football coach maintain sustained success in the SEC or even all of college football for that matter?

Personally I think he might be our best option. But it doesn't appear that history is in our side for Strong being a long term solution.

How many have even gotten the chance?

P.S. Eddie Robinson says hi.

 

[UTBasketball2]

Yes to Strong!!!

 

[DEFENDTHISHOUSE]

I agree. Strong is basically Kirby Smart with a couple of years of HC experience.

Exactly. As we discussed last night, Strong needs a few more years experience for a job like this.

 

[BleedorangeinGA]

Honest question. ... has there ever been a black ncaa head football coach maintain sustained success in the SEC or even all of college football for that matter?

Personally I think he might be our best option. But it doesn't appear that history is in our side for Strong being a long term solution.

It's a good point and to answer your question I don't think so. At least none that I can recall or find. Black/White I just want the best coach.

 

[GAVol]

Exactly. As we discussed last night, Strong needs a few more years experience for a job like this.

Why? Richt and Muschamp had never been head coaches?

 

[PennVol]

Y'all are kidding yourselves if you think this would be an impressive hire.

 

[UT's#1Fan]

How many have even gotten the chance?

P.S. Eddie Robinson says hi.

Does that really matter? Point is the ones that have had the opportunity, for the most part, have not faired so well.

 

[SMU Vol]

Seriously? Man, don’t bring that crap in here. Being as polite as I can be but there is no room for it.

Wasn't meant to be derogatory. I think Charlie Strong would be a solid hire, but I don't automatically compare/associate him with Sumlin because they're both black. For starters, Sumlin is an offensive guy, Strong is a defensive guy.

 

[Doyle Hargraves]

Y'all are kidding yourselves if you think this would be an impressive hire.

A very slight step up from Dooley imo.

 

[BleedorangeinGA]

Y'all are kidding yourselves if you think this would be an impressive hire.

Define Impressive?

 

[DD4ME]

Strong's done what he was supposed to a Louisville. He's a good recruiter. By all accounts he's a players coach that still commands respect. Of the up and comer group he's got the most appeal imo.