University of Texas' Head Coach search

[Texian]

True,but everyone else they've been reported approaching has said "No thanks" either through the media or by renewing with their current school, including Fisher and saban.

My point? They aren't going to get their first, second, or third choice now,though they will claim they are once the hire is made.

They may, apparently they still have someone(s) they want to talk to and are patiently waiting. Who is left that they would be patiently waiting for? Fisher and Malzhan. If they had given Texas a definite NO THANKS #2 would've already been hired. My gut says it's Fisher and that he's interested and that's why Texas is playing the waiting game.

 

[Stemp]

They may, apparently they still have someone(s) they want to talk to and are patiently waiting. Who is left that they would be patiently waiting for? Fisher and Malzhan. If they had given Texas a definite NO THANKS #2 would've already been hired. My gut says it's Fisher and that he's interested and that's why Texas is playing the waiting game.

Problem is that PSU and Miami jobs are open. And if they wait and those top guys decide to stay, they may lose choice 5 or 6 and be left with worse options.

I still find it highly unlikely that Fisher or Saban would sign a new deal with the intent of leaving right after.

It will be interesting to watch regardless. As will the meltdown if Texas waits and ends up not getting their splash guy and the other guys they want sign on elsewhere.

 

[Stemp]

Thought I'd share some info that was sent my way via a UT website.

1. I communicated with two people tonight that believe that Texas has decided on who the next coach will be.

2. A source with Louisville ties informs that Charlie Strong believes he's getting the job. Obviously, if we had that confirmed we would report it and we're working non-stop to confirm everything that we can.

FYI...info jibes with Louisville 247 site as well (they think Strong is gone). Looks like multiple sites are hearing the same thing

 

[htownfan32]

I don't think Strong would be Texas' first choice but he's certainly not a bad one.

I wish the other university in Texas good luck. There's nothing holding us together (sports-wise, academics is a different story) anymore. The only thing we compete for together is recruits.

Also, I dislike Tech in sports more than UT, so as long as Tech gets beat we're all happy, right?

 

[Kaiser Toro]

Golden to Penn St, Strong to Miami. Strong owns Miami.

 

[Texian]

Chip Brown ‏@ChipBrownOB 14m

Louisville coach Charlie Strong will replace Mack Brown as the head coach at Texas, according to a high-ranking UT source

Bruce Feldman ‏@BFeldmanCBS 8m

Was just told by a source that #Texas has not made any decision on its head coach. The group is still meeting.

Brian Davis ‏@BDavisAAS 35s

High-ranking UT source says Louisville's Charlie Strong has been offered #Texas job and appears ready to accept. @statesman

 

[Stemp]

So much for waiting for Fisher or Saban.

 

[Texian]

@SIPeteThamel: High ranking Texas official said Texas and Charlie Strong have agreed. Five years, $5 mill per. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/co...lie-strong-agrees-texas-longhorns-head-coach/ …

 

[Dutchrudder]

So much for waiting for Fisher or Saban.

Strong to be OC?

 

[Texian]

Texas will hire Louisville coach Charlie Strong, reports Bobby Burton of Horns247.

Texas athletic director Steve Patterson appeared to target Strong after whiffing on Nick Saban. Patterson was also known to have interviewed Vanderbilt's James Franklin, but it appears that the Commodores' coach finished runner-up.

Yahoo Sports columnist Pat Forde wrote in a column Friday that Strong was "the absolute worst fit for the job" because "he wants to be left alone. That wouldn't fly at Longhorn Network University. If he's hired, you're free to wonder whether the people involved with the search asked the right questions and got the right answers."
Source: Bobby Burton on Twitt

 

[AcresHomesTexan]

Texas will hire Louisville coach Charlie Strong, reports Bobby Burton of Horns247.

Texas athletic director Steve Patterson appeared to target Strong after whiffing on Nick Saban. Patterson was also known to have interviewed Vanderbilt's James Franklin, but it appears that the Commodores' coach finished runner-up.

Yahoo Sports columnist Pat Forde wrote in a column Friday that Strong was "the absolute worst fit for the job" because "he wants to be left alone. That wouldn't fly at Longhorn Network University. If he's hired, you're free to wonder whether the people involved with the search asked the right questions and got the right answers."
Source: Bobby Burton on Twitt

interesting because Franklin has reputation as a networker (like Mack) and strong reputation is something other than that.

 

[bah007]

Best coach available is more important than best press representative. Strong fulfills that over Franklin. You lose some in the recruiting area but Texas needs an X and O guy more right now.

 

[Texian]

interesting because Franklin has reputation as a networker (like Mack) and strong reputation is something other than that.

Mack was the gold standard anytime there was a microphone in front of his face. Never a better ambassador or fund raiser. IMHO I don't think it matters who they hire I'm not sure anyone can meet those standards. There will be complainers and haters regardless.

OK I'm done here for the night. Did my part in keeping board members as informed as I could about all things UT Coach, Bortles and Underclassmen.

 

[Uncle Rico]

Superb hire. Strong is supremely underrated by many. That pro offense with 4 star recruits will be nasty. Texas will be relevant again quite soon.

 

[steelbtexan]

Superb hire. Strong is supremely underrated by many. That pro offense with 4 star recruits will be nasty. Texas will be relevant again quite soon.

I hope you're right. Atleast with Strong the offense should be much improved. Hopefully recruiting will rebound. I heard that Strong is a great recruiter.

I was a Briles guy. He has inroads with all of the HS coaches.

 

[Uncle Rico]

I hope you're right. Atleast with Strong the offense should be much improved. Hopefully recruiting will rebound. I heard that Strong is a great recruiter.

I was a Briles guy. He has inroads with all of the HS coaches.

Don't get me started, Briles IS Texas football. He has spent a good amount of time building up Baylor, and I feel strongly that with another lesson learned and one more year of experience that program will vie for the championship next year. Hard to walk away from that.

Watch that Texas QB Ash moving forward, Strong could turn him into a star if the kid has enough IQ to handle the system.

 

[TexansSeminole]

Superb hire. Strong is supremely underrated by many. That pro offense with 4 star recruits will be nasty. Texas will be relevant again quite soon.

I hope you're right. Atleast with Strong the offense should be much improved. Hopefully recruiting will rebound. I heard that Strong is a great recruiter.

I was a Briles guy. He has inroads with all of the HS coaches.

Offense? Strong is a defensive guy, so I don't know why the offense would be what would benefit from the hire. He's an excellent defensive coach though and he is a great recruiter with strong ties in South Florida. He is one of the most effective recruiters in the South Florida area, which is great for Texas. I think Strong should have been retained at Florida, only promoted to HC, Florida really messed that situation up IMO.

 

[Texecutioner]

Watch that Texas QB Ash moving forward, Strong could turn him into a star if the kid has enough IQ to handle the system.

Yeah, he was so good that A below average Case McCoy took his job from him like three separate times and ended up keeping it. Ash was never even supposed to be a starter at Texas in the first place. Ash won't be setting anything on fire.Lol!

 

[Texn4life]

Strong isn't an offensive guy and I doubt he's had much to do with Teddy's development there. He is a great recruiter though so if the deal does go through he will make some noise.

 

[steelbtexan]

Offense? Strong is a defensive guy, so I don't know why the offense would be what would benefit from the hire. He's an excellent defensive coach though and he is a great recruiter with strong ties in South Florida. He is one of the most effective recruiters in the South Florida area, which is great for Texas. I think Strong should have been retained at Florida, only promoted to HC, Florida really messed that situation up IMO.

Yep,

But Strong's teams have had prolific offenses and OK defenses. Anything would be better than the current state of the Horns offense.

Goal #1 for Strong should be to find a top notch QB.

 

[Dan B.]

 

[WolverineFan]

That is great!

 

[keyser]

I'm curious how Texas fans are taking the news of Strong? My impression was that people were looking for a "big name" coach (I had heard stuff about only wanting to consider those who coached a national champion, etc., even though I don't think that was realistic). Are people happy/OK/upset? I see Uncle Rico is very happy, but I'm not sure what the overall view is.

Although I'm a fan of a different team, I think Strong is a really good choice, even if he doesn't quite have the established "name" that other coaches might. The only name I'd heard out there that I thought was both realistic and maybe a better choice was Briles.

 

[Blake]

I'm curious how Texas fans are taking the news of Strong? My impression was that people were looking for a "big name" coach (I had heard stuff about only wanting to consider those who coached a national champion, etc., even though I don't think that was realistic). Are people happy/OK/upset? I see Uncle Rico is very happy, but I'm not sure what the overall view is.

Although I'm a fan of a different team, I think Strong is a really good choice, even if he doesn't quite have the established "name" that other coaches might. The only name I'd heard out there that I thought was both realistic and maybe a better choice was Briles.

I can only speak for myself obviously, but the notion that Texas fans were looking for a big name or National Title winner is wrong. As a fan I was simply looking for a coach who knows his x's and o's and can evaluate talent while working Texas and Florida.

As for Strong, I am happy with the choice and look forward to seeing him work.

 

[Tailgate]

I'm curious how Texas fans are taking the news of Strong? My impression was that people were looking for a "big name" coach (I had heard stuff about only wanting to consider those who coached a national champion, etc., even though I don't think that was realistic). Are people happy/OK/upset? I see Uncle Rico is very happy, but I'm not sure what the overall view is.

Although I'm a fan of a different team, I think Strong is a really good choice, even if he doesn't quite have the established "name" that other coaches might. The only name I'd heard out there that I thought was both realistic and maybe a better choice was Briles.

The Saban/Harbaugh crap was a product of social media and message boards. Oh, and agents sure took the opportunity of a spot like Texas being open didnt they? Just doing their job.

Timing is sometimes everything and the timing was perfect for Strong to come to Texas. Great hire. Should get all the top D recruits from the state soon.

OC is a big hire and ability to recruit QBs and develop will be key.

 

[Dutchrudder]

The Saban/Harbaugh crap was a product of social media and message boards. Oh, and agents sure took the opportunity of a spot like Texas being open didnt they? Just doing their job.

Timing is sometimes everything and the timing was perfect for Strong to come to Texas. Great hire. Should get all the top D recruits from the state soon.

OC is a big hire and ability to recruit QBs and develop will be key.

So Saban was never offered to be the HC at Texas?

 

[bah007]

There were a ton of Texas fans who wanted to make a big splash with a big name. And there are some who are not happy with the hire. But for the most part those are the t shirt fans (of which Texas does have a lot). Most people that I know who follow the program are very happy. Strong brings a lot to the table.

For my part, Strong was my fifth choice. But I am very happy with the decision.

My list was:
Bill O'Brien - now with the Texans
Jim Mora - was offered the job but decided to stay at UCLA
Art Briles - was offered the job but decided to stay at Baylor
Gary Andersen - was never contacted, but I wasn't expecting that he would be
Charlie Strong

Very rarely do you ever get one of the top guys on your list. I think that is especially true at a place like Texas, because the higher profile the job is, the higher profile candidates you will be looking at. I'm just glad they hired a strong football coach instead of making some silly move based on pr.

 

[Stemp]

So Saban was never offered to be the HC at Texas?

Saban had a deal but Mack and powers scuttled it by dragging out he process.

Strong is a decent hire but we'll see how he manages the jump. It's really going to depend on the staff he hires as to the success.

 

[bah007]

Saban never agreed to come to Texas. His agent played Texas pure and simple.

The allegation that Saban was on his way but Mack ruined it by waiting a few extra days to step down is just one final jab being thrown by people that hate Mack Brown.

Saban was never coming.

 

[Dutchrudder]

Saban never agreed to come to Texas. His agent played Texas pure and simple.

The allegation that Saban was on his way but Mack ruined it by waiting a few extra days to step down is just one final jab being thrown by people that hate Mack Brown.

Saban was never coming.

I can agree with that, but was he ever offered the job? Sure seemed like it to me. You would think a competent AD would quell the rumors like that, especially considering how bad it made the organization look before Mack had officially been forced out. I have a hard time believing that he wasn't a candidate and the first choice of at least a few people in power at Texas. If he was never a candidate, then that was a colossal PR cluster****.

 

[bah007]

I can agree with that, but was he ever offered the job? Sure seemed like it to me. You would think a competent AD would quell the rumors like that, especially considering how bad it made the organization look before Mack had officially been forced out. I have a hard time believing that he wasn't a candidate and the first choice of at least a few people in power at Texas. If he was never a candidate, then that was a colossal PR cluster****.

I'm sure they offered it to him. If you're Texas you at least make that phone call.

But all that happened was that his agent used Texas' interest to score Saban a raise. The idea that Saban was packed and ready to go but was somehow sabotaged by Mack Brown is false and an outright lie.

 

[Blake]

I'm sure they offered it to him. If you're Texas you at least make that phone call.

But all that happened was that his agent used Texas' interest to score Saban a raise. The idea that Saban was packed and ready to go but was somehow sabotaged by Mack Brown is false and an outright lie.

I dont think you can confidently say they offered anything to him. Making the call? Sure. Wanting to talk with him? Sure. But saying that they offered him the keys to the car is just unfounded.

 

[Dutchrudder]

I dont think you can confidently say they offered anything to him. Making the call? Sure. Wanting to talk with him? Sure. But saying that they offered him the keys to the car is just unfounded.

Maybe they didn't draw up the paperwork, but having discussions about "What would it take for you to be the next coach of the Univeristy of Texas?" with anyone is a verbal offer to a degree. Even if Saban or whoever wasn't ever gonna leave their current job, they at least had to entertain the idea.

 

[michaelm]

I'm curious at the lack of any news or announcement regarding the possible hiring of Strong.
The report came out Friday saying Strong agreed to accept the position, then everything got really quiet.

Maybe the NCAA asked them not to make an announcement that might take attention from the National Championship game?

 

[Dutchrudder]

I'm curious at the lack of any news or announcement regarding the possible hiring of Strong.
The report came out Friday saying Strong agreed to accept the position, then everything got really quiet.

Maybe the NCAA asked them not to make an announcement that might take attention from the National Championship game?

It's official, and his first press conference is today at 11am here: http://www.texassports.com/showcase/?Live=138

 

[michaelm]

It's official, and his first press conference is today at 11am here: http://www.texassports.com/showcase/?Live=138

Ok, I guess I missed it.

 

[Blake]

Maybe they didn't draw up the paperwork, but having discussions about "What would it take for you to be the next coach of the Univeristy of Texas?" with anyone is a verbal offer to a degree. Even if Saban or whoever wasn't ever gonna leave their current job, they at least had to entertain the idea.

Thats the thing. You cant say with any confidence that they called and said "what would it take you to come here?" I was simply agreeing that they may have had conversations about the job.

 

[Playoffs]

It's official, and his first press conference is today at 11am here: http://www.texassports.com/showcase/?Live=138

Man, Patterson dwarfs Strong.

"It's time to put Texas back on the national stage"

Gave all respect to DKR and Mac Brown.

"Devoted to making Austin the state capitol of football again"

"When you have the opportunity to go to the best, you have to put your name in"

IMO not a great speaker, but there's a fire burning in him and a passion that bubbles over.

 

[michaelm]

Wow, Charlie Strong is a horrible public speaker. Both his prepared speech and his answers in the Q&A were just awkward.
Sounded like a freaking train wreck.
God, I sure hope he coaches more intelligently than he speaks.

 

[michaelm]

Wow, Charlie Strong is a horrible public speaker. Both his prepared speech and his answers in the Q&A were just awkward.
Sounded like a freaking train wreck.
God, I sure hope he coaches more intelligently than he speaks.

Ok, I was able to watch the last few minutes of the presser on TV and Charlie came across better than he did on the radio. He definitely seemed to have gotten more comfortable at the end and didn't seem to be pressing as much as he did at the beginning.
I think he caught his stride when he was able to start talking about football and football players.
Totally different animal than Mac Brown. He definitely seems to have more fire and passion for the game.

 

[WolverineFan]

Ok, I was able to watch the last few minutes of the presser on TV and Charlie came across better than he did on the radio. He definitely seemed to have gotten more comfortable at the end and didn't seem to be pressing as much as he did at the beginning.
I think he caught his stride when he was able to start talking about football and football players.
Totally different animal than Mac Brown. He definitely seems to have more fire and passion for the game.

He was notorious at Louisville for trying to get out of speaking to boosters, giving speeches, politics, etc. He's a great football mind but he seems to hate the behind the scenes head man stuff.

Not sure about the hire because, despite his vast football knowledge, if there is one college job out there that includes as much politicking as coaching it's the Texas job.

 

[Mr. White]

Wow, Charlie Strong is a horrible public speaker. Both his prepared speech and his answers in the Q&A were just awkward.
Sounded like a freaking train wreck.
God, I sure hope he coaches more intelligently than he speaks.

I noticed that as well and I have no problem with it whatsoever. I want a guy whose results speak for him, not a salesman like Mack was.

This guy is just what the doctor ordered.

 

[Mr. White]

Not sure about the hire because, despite his vast football knowledge, if there is one college job out there that includes as much politicking as coaching it's the Texas job.

From what I hear, Patterson's trying to change the culture over there. It used to be that the boosters used their influence to make the hiring decisions. That's why we ended up with guys like McWilliams and Mackovic in the past.

Patterson didn't even answer their calls before he made this hire.

 

[Dan B.]

From what I hear, Patterson's trying to change the culture over there. It used to be that the boosters used their influence to make the hiring decisions. That's why we ended up with guys like McWilliams and Mackovic in the past.

Patterson didn't even answer their calls before he made this hire.

Yup. Rumor is that's why the Strong hire was leaked. Texas offered and Strong accepted, but he wanted to tell his AD & team face to face so we agreed to wait until this week to announce. Jilted donors leaked the news early to sabotage Strong before he could leave on his terms.

 

[Stemp]

Yup. Rumor is that's why the Strong hire was leaked. Texas offered and Strong accepted, but he wanted to tell his AD & team face to face so we agreed to wait until this week to announce. Jilted donors leaked the news early to sabotage Strong before he could leave on his terms.

They leaked it because the donors and small fries like to show they are in the know in the program and can't help themselves.
Texas has more leaks in its program than a boat with a screen door bottom.

 

[Blake]

They leaked it because the donors and small fries like to show they are in the know in the program and can't help themselves.
Texas has more leaks in its program than a boat with a screen door bottom.

Just need some flex seal!!!

 

[Wolf]

Red mccombs felt like it was a kick to the face with hiring of Strong because boosters know a lot about football

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/prominent-texas-donor-mccombs-bashes-213500524--ncaaf.html

 

[Texecutioner]

Strong was not one of my top hopefuls to get hired, but I am not upset by any means by it. I will just wait and see what transpires and how the team plays with the talent and QB they have. So far Mr. Strong seems very straight forward and determined from his body language and his demeanor. I like that. I know very little about him from watching him coach and seeing his decision making on game day. I hear nice things though. Either way I am excited for the new era and the new blood at the leadership position. I hope that Strong is the guy to make this program the Cornerstone that it is supposed to be.

 

[Blake]

Was reading an article about the Strong hire and then glanced at the comments to see a huge aTm fan vs Texas fan debate.

Question. Why does aTm fan feel the need to comment on the article and put down Texas fan with silly things like calling them t-sips, tu or upside down hookem symbol? And "we" simply call the Aggies and their fans the Aggies. It comes off as childish, or immature, or jealous.

 

[Stemp]

Was reading an article about the Strong hire and then glanced at the comments to see a huge aTm fan vs Texas fan debate.

Question. Why does aTm fan feel the need to comment on the article and put down Texas fan with silly things like calling them t-sips, tu or upside down hookem symbol? And "we" simply call the Aggies and their fans the Aggies. It comes off as childish, or immature, or jealous.

Yeah right. Texas fans don't use derogatory terms for A&M or it's fans. Gimmee a break. Go visit a Texas recruiting message board or an article about A&M and you'll tons of example of childish and immature longhorn posts.

It's a rivalry. Both sides act childish and immature. You likely just gloss over the other side because you are used to it or just not exposed much to it.