Does Florida now turn to Charlie Strong?
by ericdedwar on Dec 8, 2010 3:05 PM EST
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PrintUrban Meyer is retiring, again. But probably we can count on him not being a Gator next season. Why? 24/7 job...time with kids...blah blah blah. Normally I wouldn't give a rat's ass about how Meyer is planning to spend his summer vacation -- leaving the world with the lasting memory of him getting drubbed by FSU in his final regular season game is enough for me. But obviously this is different.
We can tell ourselves all day long that Strong to Miami would have been a bad idea and a tough call to make. And maybe we'd be right. But this is much different. If the prodigal son gets called home to lead the Gators there is no amount of loyalty in the world that will keep him in Louisville. You simply don't turn down the UF job no matter where you are. Lane Kiffin would jump ship in a second -- OK, bad example -- but I'd bet that Saban himself would have a hard time saying no to that job (he'd have to turn them down for pride's sake, I think, but he'd be thinking about it). CSS? No question if they want him he's gone. So the only question is - do they want him?
USA today thinks they might:
Possible replacements that will get early mention could include Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen, the offensive coordinator for UF's national titles under Meyer before leaving this past year and former UF defensive coordinator Charlie Strong. Strong was named the Big East co-coach of the year in his first season at Louisville. He was also on both national title staffs.
Worst case scenario is that he's not their top choice, but their top choice (Saban or whoever) turns them down and they come dragging in for sloppy seconds and he still leaves. Best thing that guy can say right now is "I'm building a program here. I'm going to be here to finish what I started. Maybe there is a day when I have accomplished my goals here that I tackle a new challenge, but that day is not today."
I have a feeling we won't be hearing that speech. The good news is, Urban Meyer is on the market, maybe we can get him.
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Bama >>>>> UF
You were joking with that one, right?
I agree about Strong though, if offered he’d take it.
But I fully expect UF to go after a seasoned coach: Chip Kelly, Chris Peterson, even Bobby P could get a look
I disagree actually.
Talent’s twice as good in Florida. Fans are twice as crazy in Alabama. I’d go to Gainesville.
by Joseph N'Sima on Dec 8, 2010 4:16 PM EST up reply actions
girls are twice as hot at UF making recruiting twice as easy.
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by ericdedwar on Dec 8, 2010 4:28 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I've only seen a few hot girls at UF.
I’m not talking about fans, I mean students. I know quite a few UF students and most of them are not good looking girls and I’ve spend a good amount of time around the campus in the past.
"Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable."
"But How will I know limits from lies, if I never try."
by geoffissiffoeg on Dec 8, 2010 11:46 PM EST up reply actions
I agree
Nick would never leave Alabama for Florida
UL Football Fan/UK Basketball Fan ~ Okinawa, Japan
by The White Mandingo on Dec 9, 2010 12:08 AM EST up reply actions
Crap
This has me officially scared
by Chris Redman is my hero on Dec 8, 2010 3:41 PM EST reply actions
I completely disagree that we have anything to worry about
HCCS is a wonderful guy, recruiter and coach. But is no way has he built up enough coaching capital to be seriously considered a replacement for Meyer. One shared BE Coach of the Year Award does not make a super coach.
A place like UF can afford give a big name coach 3 million or more a year to start off with, and they (UF) will be looking to bring in someone that can keep them in National Title contention with just has name.
All delusions aside, Charlie is not that guy. Petrino, Kelly, Peterson, etc. are guys like that, easy to sell to the president of the university and the board of trustees. UF is not going to hire a coach they think they are getting at a bargain like we did with HCCS.
Until we hear different, don’t let you panties bunch up.
Dude, I hope you are right.
But something tells me we’re going to be in the market. Fortunately my gamblers instincts are like 80% wrong, so if I’m certain he’s a goner, then maybe he’ll stay.
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Thoughts
While I am not overly worried about HCCS leaving this year, I do believe this paves the way for him to be the next replacement for Florida in 3-4 years whenever the next coach either craps out or tries to go to the NFL. Whatever, lets ride the wave while he is here.
Regarding recruiting…I think we just hit the jackpot. I think a lot of the UM defectors might have ended up at UF. Now that they are both looking for coaches I sure hope HCCS has these kids on speed dial. I have a feeling we are going to get some really great news out of the state of Florida in the coming weeks.
that's the kind of "Glass Half Full" attitude I love to see.
In the immortal words of Donald Sutherland’s “Oddball” character in Kelley’s Heros: “Crazy! I mean like so many positive waves maybe we can’t lose! You’re on!”
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Bobby Pinnochio
He has been at Arkansas three years now I think. Isn’t that about when he gets a serious case of wunderlust? I hope he doesn’t leave. I get tired of keeping track of which team I have to pull against.
Dan Mullen is probably ahead of Coach Strong on Florida's list
He beat Florida in the swamp twice in the past 3 seasons, he’s offensive minded (and Florida’s offense sucks) and Starkville, MS sucks.
Just like there’s no way Coach Strong would turn this down, there’s no way Dan Mullen will turn this down if offered.
Saban?
It won’t shock me to see Saban or Dooley offered the job. UF will most likely look for a big time name—also Bobby Petrino is stilla big time name. I think HCCS will be low on the list since he has only one year of head coaching experience. However, if he was offered the job. I doubt he would take it. He loves Louisville and the way we have accepted him and his wife and family—we don’t see “colors” here in Louisville and some schools really did. Also, the Denver Bronco’s head coach has gotten fired (or I think he was fired already) and he will be a consideration if he looks at it. His ties with Tim Tebow are strong! Another name to pop up could be Coach Mark richt of Georgia-I doubt he stays there for another year even after Dr. Adams telling him he could. I encourage all other UL fans to call his office and ASK him 2 stay! I did that and the secretary was very encouraging. I think most of us get “nervous” every time we think he will take another job-in this case I don’t see it happening! Go CARDS!
Kathy
by travisleslie1 on Dec 8, 2010 4:29 PM EST up reply actions
My money is on Mullen
It’s Florida’s obvious choice. While I am sure Charlie Strong would take the job if handed to him (and I don’t think I could blame him), I don’t see it as the right time for him to go. There are other coaches with the experience and the record to fill the Florida shoes ahead of CS. He’ll be there in a couple of years, but thankfully, I believe he is ours for a while longer.
Maybe Gruden knew something?
Maybe he turned down Miami because he knew what was on the horizon? I have a hard time believeing that UF didn’t see this coming considering the guy wanted to retire last year. I also think that’s why Charlie isn’t even a candidate this go round, maybe to replace this hire tho. They could have had him last year when meyer was already asking where’s the exit.
by bradlm on Dec 8, 2010 4:28 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Marvin Lewis?
He will unemployed soon. kidding but really I agree that Mullen will be #1, I would think after Mullen a big name like Gruden would be next. Strong will probably be choice number 3 at best. Maybe they go after Gary Patterson or Chris Peterson before Strong, in the same vein they got Meyer.
No
Let’s be honest
Charlie is not the best head coach in the country. They could get whoever they want.
Bilal Powell for Heisman!
totally agree.
But his name is getting bandied about so it’s not unreasonable to think that he’s in the mix on some level.
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I honestly think this is another result of the "Petrino effect".
We are so gun shy about losing our football coach that any rumor causes palpitations. Coach Strong is a good but not yet great head coach. In another 3-4 years if we go back to a BCS bowl, then I will be worried.
I heard...
that a plane from took off from Fayetteville and landed somewhere in the vicinity of Gainesville… if that isn’t proof then I don’t know what is. Also, I have a friend that works at the University of Florida as someone in a spot that would know stuff like this that says he saw Bobby Petrino at the Chick-fil-A on campus. The contract is pretty much signed.
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