Coach Strong is wasting no time cleaning house on the 40 acres, as Assistant HC/DB coach, Duane Akina is no longer employed at The University of Texas.Akina was interviewed tonight on Fox, and although he tried to sound upbeat, you could not deny his sadness. This is a man who loves this game, loves this university, loves his players, and is passionate about his job. He put on a brave face, but anyone could see how devastated he is.
I understand that bringing in a new coach after 15 years is tough, and Strong has every right to put together a staff which will take the Longhorns in a different direction, I get it. But, when your team has relatively the same coaching staff for 16 years, we begin to think of these guys as family, and you hate to see one family member sad. I am sure he is not the only one upset, but Akina has always worn his heart on his sleeve.
We will miss you, Duane, especially your passion and love for the Texas Longhorns.
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