Saturday, January 4, 2014

Will Charlie Strong give the Longhorns a much needed change?

Ok, my friends...I still think Mack Brown was thrown under the bus, and I still love this man. However, I am hating what this game is becoming. Anyone ever see The Last Boy Scout? If you have, you know what I'm saying. If you haven't...watch it. It was pseudo-announced today that Louisville coach, Charlie Strong will take the helm, now that the "Mack Brown era" was ground to a halt.The whole situation regarding Coach Brown leaves a bad taste in my mouth, but it is what it is, and we have to accept it.
Enter Charlie Strong. An Atlantic Athletic Conference coach who will now become the face of The University of Texas. Taking the helm of a football program such as Texas (thank you, Mack Brown), is no easy task. The University of Texas has not only the most money for their respective programs in the nation, but is also one of the most recognized college football teams anywhere. I truly believe people forget those facts. Charlie Strong is walking into Mordor. Now, as a member of the Atlantic Athletic Conference, Strong was impressive, and he did it without the money or recruiting Texas has...and I find that fact not only comforting, but also hopeful.
Strong definitely has the credentials. In his four years at Louisville:
2010: 7-5 overall, 3-4 in conference play, tied for 5th. 2011: 7-6 overall, 5-2 in conference play, tied for 1st. 2012: 11-2 overall, 5-2 in conference play, tied for 1st. 2013:12-1 overall, 7-1 in conferena play, tied for second. He is also 3-2 in bowl games, and has coached defensively for Florida, Ole Miss, and Notre Dame.
As per Sports Illustrated, Strong will have a five year contract worth $5 million annually. Charlie Strong is also a notable recruiter, something The University of Texas and Mack Brown built a reputation around.Time will tell if Strong can capitalize on what Mack Brown made of Texas. Statistically, it looks as though he can. However, I feel as though the "gentleman's game" is going the way of Mack Brown, and for that, I worry about the future of college football.

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