The Hire Charlie Strong Thread

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#154
eazyTD said:
So you do think Gruden will say yes?

And who would Hart have above Strong on his list, iyo?
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I was told they're prepared to Make Gru the highest payed college coach.
If he wants to coach why would he say no.

I still hear the Horny Toad is #2 on the list. Nobody else does though. What is clear is Hart doesn't want Strong.
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#155
#155
I'd rather have Strong than Patterson honestly. I think he's more cut out for SEC style and he would recruit better. But I could see an argument being made for Patterson too.

Who is #3 on the list? It better not be Kirby ****ing Smart
 
#156
#156
orangeslice13 said:
I was told they're prepared to Make Gru the highest payed college coach.
If he wants to coach why would he say no.

I still hear the Horny Toad is #2 on the list. Nobody else does though. What is clear is Hart doesn't want Strong.
Tifwiw
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Slice bringing it tonight. :hi:
 
#157
#157
eazyTD said:
I'd rather have Strong than Patterson honestly. I think he's more cut out for SEC style and he would recruit better. But I could see an argument being made for Patterson too.

Who is #3 on the list? It better not be Kirby ****ing Smart
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Gets complex after 1 and 2
 
#158
#158
orangeslice13 said:
I was told they're prepared to Make Gru the highest payed college coach.
If he wants to coach why would he say no.

I still hear the Horny Toad is #2 on the list. Nobody else does though. What is clear is Hart doesn't want Strong.
Tifwiw
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He doesn't want strong? If he hires anybody not named Gruden and doesn't even attempt to lure Strong away, well that'll worry me a little.
 
#165
#165
I like Strong as a possible #2 or #3 option, but after looking at Louisville's schedule, I am a bit concerned that the level of competition in the Big East is way down, compared to the SEC. I know it's somewhat relative, because Louisville is not an SEC caliber team, but barely getting by teams that have only one or two wins, is not a lot to hang our hopes on. L'ville should be spanking those teams.

Conversely, you have prospects like Patterson and Tressel, who have a long-standing track record of success, and against tough opponents. I like Strong more for his recruiting prowess and defensive mind, but I think the jury may still be out as far as his HC credentials is concerned.
 
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#167
VOLorNuttin said:
I like Strong as a possible #2 or #3 option, but after looking at Louisville's schedule, I am a bit concerned that the level of competition in the Big East is way down, compared to the SEC. I know it's somewhat relative, because Louisville is not an SEC caliber team, but barely getting by teams that have only one or two wins, is not a lot to hang our hopes on. L'ville should be spanking those teams.

Conversely, you have prospects like Patterson and Tressel, who have a long-standing track record of success, and against tough opponents. I like Strong more for his recruiting prowess and defensive mind, but I think the jury may still be out as far as his HC credentials is concerned.
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The key to Strong is look where UofL was when he got there. 4 win season, a talent less roster for the most part, players had quit on Crapthorpe. Now look at UofL 3 years later, vast improvements. Bowl game with a lot of freshman. Undefeated this year. The players would run through a wall for the guy. He might just barely be winning, but he's not losing is what I care about. Patterson isn't leaving anytime soon, Tressel is a bad idea.

You said recruiting and defense is what you like about Strong? That's what it takes to win in the SEC. Btw UofLs offense is pretty dang good, guess who brought in those guys? The guys he is pulling now, in the big east is pretty great recruiting. Now imagine him at UT in the SEC, his recruiting would be 4 times better. I really dont see the downside to hiring him. Oh and he probably stay here a long time. High character guy too. I just think if we pass on him, in 5 years we will regret it. But that's just my thoughts. Lol
 
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And there's Charlie Strong. The hottest coach in the country. At Louisville.

It should be scary, but Louisville athletics director Tom Jurich doesn't look scared. He doesn't sound scared, either. This I know, because I asked him. I found Jurich before the game and asked him why Strong wouldn't leave Louisville after this season.

"One," Jurich said, "he has a great contract."

True enough. I'd heard Strong is one of the 10 highest-paid coaches in the country. I asked Jurich if that was true.

"It is," Jurich said. "And we'll make him No. 1 if we have to."

This is where I did something I never do. I asked Jurich to repeat what he just said, knowing full well he could change his answer. But the answer I heard -- We'll make him No. 1 if we have to -- didn't make sense. So, um, what did you say, Tom?

"I said we'll make him [number] one if we have to."
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Louisville's great season will make SEC teams target coach Charlie Strong - NCAA Football - CBSSports.com News, Scores, Stats, Schedule and BCS Rankings
 
#170
#170
Strong is looking better all the time. Just imagine what he could do with UT's talent!

Hope Hart sees it... and asks the same question.
 
#172
#172
VOLorNuttin said:
The big thing about Strong is just how well he has managed to recruit to Louisville...who was just as deep in the doldrums as we have been, or worse. They could go 11-1 or 12-0. That's saying something. I liked Strong as a possible candidate the first time around. Even more sold on him after this season.

I think Gruden would be the Grand Slam (especially if he could convince his brother Jay to join him as OC and assistant HC), as it would instantly put the program back in the spotlight, nationally. Strong would be Homerun with one RBI, hire, IMO.
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Is Dooley a strike out or more of a Hit by pitch and the getting picked off on 1st base?
 
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