By: Chris Lehan
I have been putting off writing this for a week or so because I didn't know what to say. Six weeks ago, I was on top of the world, every fan was on top of the world. The whole program was on top of the world, Charlie Strong, was too on top of the world. Coming off an OT win vs Notre Dame with a freshman starting QB, Chuck looked like he had the job for life, until he didn't. A late night trip to the west coast against Cal ended up in a seven point loss. People could mark it up to a screwy ref call but I do not. Chuck should have won that game. Two straight Ls to the Oklahoma have him on the hot seat. Like really hot. There were talks he'd be fired after the OK State game, the only reason I think he wasn't was that their is no capable interim on the roster. He has also demoted his defensive coordinator, Vance Bedford, to assistant defensive backs coach. This brings his count for total assistants to eight. Charlie Strong has had eight assistants in three seasons. This is just flat out unacceptable.
The fact of the matter is that Chuck as not done a good job as Charlie Strong, head football coach of the Texas Longhorns. In contrast, he has done an excellent job as Charlie Strong, the recruiter. Texas had the number seven recruiting class this off season. That is ahead of Clemson. They had the number ten class the year before. He has been getting better every year. He has connections with Florida areas due to his time as an assistant at the University of Florida. Chuck has the state of Texas and areas of Florida at his disposal. He should be getting his classes ranked this high. He simply cannot get it done on the field. He is an awesome, awesome recruiter.
It really is a shame but facts are facts. Charlie Strong has been bad as head football coach of the Texas Longhorns, fact. BUT, does he deserve to be fired? He has his guys in there for the most part, he should be winning, right?
Charlie Strong was set up terribly by Mack Brown. Mack was a mess once his time was coming to a close. He was not doing well developing his guys. They had the number two class in 2011, got nothing out of it, 8-5 record. So, you can argue Strong has been set up poorly and he needs to get his guys in there after laying the ground work on what is a "sleeping giant". His guys are only sophomores, some say that's he reason for his failure.
It really is a shame but facts are facts. Charlie Strong has been bad as head football coach of the Texas Longhorns, fact. BUT, does he deserve to be fired? He has his guys in there for the most part, he should be winning, right?
Charlie Strong was set up terribly by Mack Brown. Mack was a mess once his time was coming to a close. He was not doing well developing his guys. They had the number two class in 2011, got nothing out of it, 8-5 record. So, you can argue Strong has been set up poorly and he needs to get his guys in there after laying the ground work on what is a "sleeping giant". His guys are only sophomores, some say that's he reason for his failure.
Charlie Strong should be fired if you can bring in Tom Herman of Houston. He is the obvious choice as a potential replacement. Give him ten years for $90M. Just give him all the money. The recent new about the Big 12 not expanding pretty much means Herman will be leaving Houston. Dan Mullen of Mississippi State is another guy who could take the job. He propelled State to the top three ranking just a few years ago and could be the guy. I am huge fan of his and would be very happy if he took the job. Les Miles is an interesting one. He got fired at LSU mid season, not a good look. I'd be underwhelmed with the hiring of him. I'd rather Charlie Strong remain as head coach than Miles. Lane Kiffen would be a cool one but that won't happen. But I would get behind it. Kiffen is starting to sound better and better the more I think about it. Think about how wack it would be to get Lane Kiffen back as a head coach.
Charlie Strong needs to be fired at the end of the season. Three years into his five year deal may seem cruel but it's the cold hard truth. Dan Mullen or Tom Herman need to be the next guy. Even Lane Kiffen would do in my opinion. If not Tom Herman, Kiffen or Mullen. If not them three then let's ride Chuck.
Charlie Strong needs to be fired at the end of the season. Three years into his five year deal may seem cruel but it's the cold hard truth. Dan Mullen or Tom Herman need to be the next guy. Even Lane Kiffen would do in my opinion. If not Tom Herman, Kiffen or Mullen. If not them three then let's ride Chuck.