It's Done - Strong will be announced [unconfirmed]

if strong is the guy, tennessee getting where they need to be won't happen overnight.

but, he will make steady progress each year until they do get there, which is what dooley was supposed to do

Dooley failing as quickly as possible is about as well as good as it was ever going to get for him.
 
I wanted Gruden too. Strong didn't initially move my needle, but I did some quick research.

He took over at Lousiville after a 4-8 season and a disaster from the previous coach. He went 7-6 in each of his first two seasons and then 10-2 this season. It might be in the Big East, but he still showed he can rebuild a program.

He is a former defensive coordinator, which i like. If he is named the coach, I am all in (and will be whoever is named).

I will be surprised if we agreed to $3.75 million. Seems high.

I couldn't agree more about the first couple of points. Initially I didn't love it, but considering what's out there I think he's a solid choice. Here's to hoping this isn't a bunch of bs... again.
 
I like Strong. I would put him after Gruden and Patterson. That said, I can't see us paying him close to 4 million, and I don't think we should.
 
Great hire if true.People who sre saying they arent impressed at what he's done as Louis dont follow footbsll much. He took over a horrible mess with zero talent. Its pretty amazing that he has thsm in a bcs bowl in yr 3.

Yes especially considering the demanding schedule he faced. I don't see how he did it!
 
I call BS until Hart says he has made a hire. Another guy with a "guy" that knows. lol

If it is strong, he will get 3 years to make a difference or will be thrown to the curb and ruin his career.
 
I think Strong is a very solid choice, IF it's him--but keep in mind: We don't necessarily get to choose who we want--if we did, we'd have gruden or stoops. Coaches have to want the job--and coaches aren't going to make a lateral move, generally. That's why no fisher.
 
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My guy at UT says it's a done deal, will be announced Wednesday. Expects it to be around $3.75 mil a year.

I personally don't agree with this hire. Not impressed with what he's done at Louisville in a weak Big East. Others will disagree, say he's a great recruiter. I'm not sold.

But I do know it's a step up from Dooley.

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My guy at UT says it's a done deal, will be announced Wednesday. Expects it to be around $3.75 mil a year.

I personally don't agree with this hire. Not impressed with what he's done at Louisville in a weak Big East. Others will disagree, say he's a great recruiter. I'm not sold.

But I do know it's a step up from Dooley.

Well darn, he jus reported this a.m. that he hasnt talked 2 us or auburn.. sum1 is lying here.. hmmmmmmmmm
 

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