The Hire Charlie Strong Thread

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BadJerry20 said:
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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I agree with you on ALL accounts! Hate to see Charlie go but unlike a lot of Cards fans I know Louisville is NOT a destination stop when it comes to football. So UT would be a great stop for him. He has a TON of character which is another reason why he doesn't belong at Louisville. But unlike Dooley he is a proven winner.:thumbsup:
 
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VolCard said:
I agree with you on ALL accounts! Hate to see Charlie go but unlike a lot of Cards fans I know Louisville is NOT a destination stop when it comes to football. So UT would be a great stop for him. He has a TON of character which is another reason why he doesn't belong at Louisville. But unlike Dooley he is a proven winner.:thumbsup:
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VolCard said:
I agree with you on ALL accounts! Hate to see Charlie go but unlike a lot of Cards fans I know Louisville is NOT a destination stop when it comes to football. So UT would be a great stop for him. He has a TON of character which is another reason why he doesn't belong at Louisville. But unlike Dooley he is a proven winner.:thumbsup:
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Welcome to VolNation, do you live in Louisville?
 
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Notre Dame is a perfect example of why I would love to have Charlie Strong. Brian Kelly did to Cincy what Strong has done a Louisville. Kelly took over ND and a few years later - BCS team. Same thing Strong but I think Strong will have the talent and bring the talent from the get go.

The most realistic and the most rewarding hire IMO
 
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VolCard said:
I agree with you on ALL accounts! Hate to see Charlie go but unlike a lot of Cards fans I know Louisville is NOT a destination stop when it comes to football. So UT would be a great stop for him. He has a TON of character which is another reason why he doesn't belong at Louisville. But unlike Dooley he is a proven winner.:thumbsup:
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VolsByNature said:
Notre Dame is a perfect example of why I would love to have Charlie Strong. Brian Kelly did to Cincy what Strong has done a Louisville. Kelly took over ND and a few years later - BCS team. Same thing Strong but I think Strong will have the talent and bring the talent from the get go.

The most realistic and the most rewarding hire IMO
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Kelly did have an extensive head coaching career before ND and Cincy so he had a record to back up his success. You don't have the same with Strong. Not saying Strong couldn't be a good coach, but somewhat hard to compare the two.
 
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nikesportsfan said:
Kelly did have an extensive head coaching career before ND and Cincy so he had a record to back up his success. You don't have the same with Strong. Not saying Strong couldn't be a good coach, but somewhat hard to compare the two.
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Not comparing experience. If that's the case then Strong could be a better HC than Kelly in the long run, which I believe is true anyways
 
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BadJerry20 said:
Welcome to VolNation, do you live in Louisville?
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Yes.Born and raised (born and raised a Cards fan AND Kentucky hater also :))

My wife is a HUGE UT fan and I just went along with it. Really became a huge fan when I experienced my first game in Neyland last year. Headed to Nashville for the Vandy game in a few weeks. Im looking forward to it despite how the season is going.:good!:
 
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volatil said:
Do you think Strong would come after his interview with Rome? Made some bold statements.
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Petrino said he wasn't going to leave Louisville just weeks before he took off to Atlanta. Don't believe everything a coach says.
 
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VolCard said:
Yes.Born and raised (born and raised a Cards fan AND Kentucky hater also :))

My wife is a HUGE UT fan and I just went along with it. Really became a huge fan when I experienced my first game in Neyland last year. Headed to Nashville for the Vandy game in a few weeks. Im looking forward to it despite how the season is going.:good!:
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I've been here for about 6 years, I live in the highlands area. Love this part of town. I will say since I've lived here I've started pulling for the cards some, and my hatred for UK has grown. Glad your wife showed you the light. Lol jk
 
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BadJerry20 said:
I've been here for about 6 years, I live in the highlands area. Love this part of town. I will say since I've lived here I've started pulling for the cards some, and my hatred for UK has grown. Glad your wife showed you the light. Lol jk
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Your hatred will grow more the longer you have to live with them and see how they really are. What is sad is a lot of Louisville fans are starting to act just like them in their pompus attitudes. When my family went to the Montana game last year we just loved the pregame festivities and no schools band can hold a finger to The Pride of the Southland Band:thumbsup:
 
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VolCard said:
Your hatred will grow more the longer you have to live with them and see how they really are. What is sad is a lot of Louisville fans are starting to act just like them in their pompus attitudes. When my family went to the Montana game last year we just loved the pregame festivities and no schools band can hold a finger to The Pride of the Southland Band:thumbsup:
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I didn't hate UK till I moved here, some of their fans are just impossible to talk to. All fan bases have people a few people like that, UK has few that are not like that. Lol The band is great, I wish our football team was still great. Sorry man but I really think Strong is the man to get us back. Most UT fans are Gruden crazy right now, but I think Strong really is the best option. Bridgewater can follow if he likes. Lol That kids a stud.
 
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orangeslice13 said:
Ask yourself why looie went to the press saying they will match any offer.
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I doubt they'd be willing to pay 3.5-4mill to keep him as a HC in the Big East. That would be like us saying we'll pay NFL money to bring Gruden here. I don't see use paying more than 5.5-6mill for Gruden, even though that is crazy money for College. We'd still have to try and pay for the type of staff he'd want.

So, Strong's $$$ offer isn't all there is to an offer. The job is on a higher level and the $$$ he'd have for a staff, and ability to recruit top talent across the board, would be higher.

Strong would be my #2 option. Tressel would be a close #3. In fact, of all the coaches on our wish list, there isn't one who has the (college level) credentials he has.

That NCAA Show Cause is merely like getting a great deal at a scratch and dent sale or clearance. I've bought things like that, which would otherwise be out of my price range. So, we could get a coach with a record that is on par with Stoops for probably half of what Stoops makes.
 
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VOLorNuttin said:
I doubt they'd be willing to pay 3.5-4mill to keep him as a HC in the Big East. That would be like us saying we'll pay NFL money to bring Gruden here. I don't see use paying more than 5.5-6mill for Gruden, even though that is crazy money for College.
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That is NFL money.
 
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