Charlie Strong

#77
#77
Besides word is Strong is going to Arkansas at the end of the season...He's from there so its a nice fit.
 
#78
#78
I have a really bad feeling James Franklin will be a candidate. Could not stand to see him in orange.
 
#80
#80
Charlie Strong is the modern-day Pat Dye. If he gets a shot at an elite-program, then he'll produce elite-level results.

Petrino left Louisville in a numbers-bind. Kragthorpe left them in a talent-bind. Strong attracted quality coaches, recruited South Florida like he was an in-state coach, and immediately dominated recruiting in his home state. That is the foundation right there for his success, a success that would prove a winning formula for a program like Tennessee.
 
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#85
Charlie Strong is the modern-day Pat Dye. If he gets a shot at an elite-program, then he'll produce elite-level results.

Petrino left Louisville in a numbers-bind. Kragthorpe left them in a talent-bind. Strong attracted quality coaches, recruited South Florida like he was an in-state coach, and immediately dominated recruiting in his home state. That is the foundation right there for his success, a success that would prove a winning formula for a program like Tennessee.

If we cant land an elite. Yes i would offer him before kirby smart or any of those type of unproven coaches
 
#86
#86
Steve Spurrier....from East Tennessee, proved about all he needs to at South Carolina and in my mind, tied with Saban as the best in the SEC.
 
#87
#87
Strong isn't a sure thing, but he has a lot of potential. I'd be okay with this hire if the big-names turn us down first.
 
#94
#94
Strong is the anti-Dooley.

He's a great coach, but not a good recruiter. It's also unclear whether he's a good administrator.

My big worry with him is that he'd immediately turn things around in his first few years, but like Fulmer, the program might decay a bit after that.

Of course, this might not be the case; just saying that's the thing I'd be most worried about with Strong. His recruiting classes at Louisville have been dismal. Current class is ranked #71 on Rivals. To put that in perspective, Dooley was grabbing mid-70's classes at Louisiana Tech, and it should be much easier to recruit at Louisville than La Tech.
 
#96
#96
Im afraid its going to be Kirby Smart and were in for a long ride.

Ive seen nothing to suggest that Saban does not have dictatorial control over that program and that any coaches on that staff are complete unknowns.

See, Sal
 
#97
#97
Strong is the anti-Dooley.

He's a great coach, but not a good recruiter. It's also unclear whether he's a good administrator.

My big worry with him is that he'd immediately turn things around in his first few years, but like Fulmer, the program might decay a bit after that.

Of course, this might not be the case; just saying that's the thing I'd be most worried about with Strong. His recruiting classes at Louisville have been dismal. Current class is ranked #71 on Rivals. To put that in perspective, Dooley was grabbing mid-70's classes at Louisiana Tech, and it should be much easier to recruit at Louisville than La Tech.

I respectfully disagree about Charlie not being a good recruiter. He's got a solid pipeline to South Florida talent, and a great reputation with HS coaches.

I don't want Charlie anywhere near the SEC East. If Dooley is done at UT, Hart would be a fool not to have Strong on his short list.
 
#98
#98
Strong is a good coach and recruiter. Not sure why people are saying the d would be better,.UofLs d is bad. That being said, he doesn't like that this is a basketball city/state. Would leave for a football school.
 
#99
#99
Would this not be a legit hire? A qualified hire? Where is he most likely to end up? Arkansas, Auburn, or Tennessee?
 
No, I live in louisville and he is terrible. UofL has played no one this season and they think they deserve a shot at the NC. I dont think he is proven as a head coach. Saying that I think he will end up at Arkansas.
 
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