Eyes of Texas Are On Charlie Strong \m/

[J.B. TexasEx]

University of Texas football coach Charlie Strong punched a button in a conference room connected to his new office. The blinds rose and perhaps the most recognizable face in the state of Texas stood staring into the bowl of the 100,000-seat Darrell K. Royal Stadium.

Strong smiled, and then chuckled.

“It is a long way from Batesville, Arkansas,†Strong said, referring to his small hometown.

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[BudreauReye]

You know, it really did not matter much to me when Texas hired Coach Strong.  But the more I read about him, I just become more and more convinced that he is the right person at the right time for the Longhorns.  Maybe it turns out to be a good things that he had to persevere through not being considered for jobs that he was obviously qualified for.  Seems to me that it has given him some time to further hone what seems to be an exemplary character.  Also, it seems to me that also gave him a little more time to hone his coaching skills with some pretty good coaches.  All that being said, at this point in time, I cannot see how I could be any happier with any other coach than I am with Coach Strong.  Seems to me that, within himself, he feels that he has a lot to prove here.  I like that.

 

[J.B. TexasEx]

You know, it really did not matter much to me when Texas hired Coach Strong.  But the more I read about him, I just become more and more convinced that he is the right person at the right time for the Longhorns.  Maybe it turns out to be a good things that he had to persevere through not being considered for jobs that he was obviously qualified for.  Seems to me that it has given him some time to further hone what seems to be an exemplary character.  Also, it seems to me that also gave him a little more time to hone his coaching skills with some pretty good coaches.  All that being said, at this point in time, I cannot see how I could be any happier with any other coach than I am with Coach Strong.  Seems to me that, within himself, he feels that he has a lot to prove here.  I like that.

I find it interesting that he turned down Tennessee in 2013.

Of course, that's a much tougher job than UT because TN doesn't have the home-grown, in-state talent base. It does give you insight into where UT stands within the CFB coaching fraternity.  We're a "destination job" and a coach's dream.  \m/

 

[BudreauReye]

I find it interesting that he turned down Tennessee in 2013.

Of course, that's a much tougher job than UT because TN doesn't have the home-grown, in-state talent base. It does give you insight into where UT stands with the CFB coaching fraternity.  We're a "destination job" and a coach's dream.  \m/

It is interesting that he turned down Tennessee.  I am no expert in how a coach should make such choices, but it seems that Tennessee has some endemic problems, not only do they not have the talent base, but they do not have the financial resources that Texas has either.  And, too boot, their alumni think that they are among the elite in college football and that they are (always, it seems) just around the corner from asserting that reality on the rest of the college football world ... kind of reminds me of the Aggies, but I digress.  I am basing my opinion on having lived in Bristol and Athens Tennessee for a while when I was younger.  Seems to me that that combination makes for a tinderbox waiting to blow up for any coach there.  And yes, J.B., after a few down years, it is a good thing to see Texas re-affirmed as a destination job for coaches.  Of course "WE" knew that!  But, it is great to be affirmed! 

 

[bcherry168]

You know, it really did not matter much to me when Texas hired Coach Strong.  But the more I read about him, I just become more and more convinced that he is the right person at the right time for the Longhorns.  Maybe it turns out to be a good things that he had to persevere through not being considered for jobs that he was obviously qualified for.  Seems to me that it has given him some time to further hone what seems to be an exemplary character.  Also, it seems to me that also gave him a little more time to hone his coaching skills with some pretty good coaches.  All that being said, at this point in time, I cannot see how I could be any happier with any other coach than I am with Coach Strong.  Seems to me that, within himself, he feels that he has a lot to prove here.  I like that.

I could not agree with you more.

 

[BudreauReye]

I could not agree with you more.

Well ... at least you could try!