A new era in Texas football began Sunday when the Longhorns announced the hiring of Charlie Strong from Louisville. Texas athletic director Steve Patterson praised Strong in a statement released Sunday afternoon as "a man of great integrity, with a wonderful family, who is well respected inside and outside the game." "Our committee and former lettermen helped create an extensive selection criteria and after visiting with Charlie, it was clear he met them all," Patterson said. "He led championship defenses as an assistant, a resurgence at the University of Louisville with double-digit game winning seasons, and twice been selected conference coach of the year." Strong, 53, replaces Mack Brown after 16 seasons. "To follow a future Hall of Fame coach like Mack Brown, who built a program that had great success and a reputation of doing it with class and integrity, is extra special," Strong said in the statement. "The National Championship, BCS Bowl wins and all he accomplished in 16 years built on the Longhorn legacy and makes it such an exciting place to be." Source: Continue Reading
He's about 180 degrees different than Mack Brown. He won't kiss babies. He won't shake hands with the UT fans. He won't hang out with the boosters. From what I hear, he doesn't even have an agent. He does his own deals. What he will do is open up the HS pipeline of talent in Florida. Heard this morning that UT has only one Florida player on its roster.