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In my opinion, Strong would be a better fit in Florida somewhere. I can't believe Texas chose Strong over Franklin. I'm just not a big believer in Strong for some reason. If I were Penn State, I would offer Franklin ASAP. They should be thrilled if Texas offers Strong
I like both coaches, but to me Strong has proven himself more to this point than Franklin has.
Strong has proven more by winning by winning games against Louisville's schedule that Franklin has by winning against Vanderbilt's schedule?Quote:
Originally Posted by smootness
I am a huge believer in Franklin. Franklin is a no brainer to me.
I know Franklin has improved Vandy, but they benefit greatly from being in the weaker division of the SEC. I think I saw that Vandy has only beaten a few teams that finished with winning records. I think Mullen's better.
Yep. Not to mention the SEC East, particularly Tennessee, has been weaker during his tenure that it has been during other Vandy coaches' tenures. Also, they haven't played anyone OOC. Oh, and his common western division opponent has been mighty TSUN.
Strong has better wins than Franklin at this point.
I also remember years ago the national media said schools in the south wouldn't hire Strong because he was married to a white woman. Of course they played the race card.
Strong has a far better talent pool to work with also. If you give Franklin the same talent pool, I have no doubt that Franklin would be better. By the way, saw this on SB nation too.
from coaching search ticker: Texas: Bobby Burton of 247 Sports reports that Charlie Strong will be the next head coach at Texas. Chip Brown of OrangeBloods.com also reports that Strong has indicated he will accept the job. Jeremy Fowler of CBS Sports reports Strong has not told his staff. Bruce Feldman says Texas has not made a decision
you heard it here first..... Petrino to Louisville part 2!!
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/col...head-coach.ece
and from our friend Pat Forde....
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/col...idate-left.ece
Reports are coming out that Louisville has already contacted Cutcliffe.
Cut aint leaving duke .Quote:
Originally Posted by bluelightstar
Reports 5 years. 5 million per
Pure sarcasm, want to see TSUN implode...if Mullen leaves we hire Cut with O as the DC 'Crootin Coordinator Meister Berger.Quote:
Originally Posted by preachermatt83
wow! HALF PRICE!Quote:
Originally Posted by bully99
10-4Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawgowar
And the OGRE may join Strong in Texas.
First, why does he have a better talent pool? Kentucky is a better recruiting base than Tennessee? The Big East (or AAC or whatever) is more attractive than the SEC?Quote:
Originally Posted by chainedup_Dawg
I don't get why people try to make James Franklin out to be the best coach in the country. He is a very good coach, he has done a great job at Vanderbilt. But Strong has been awesome at Louisville, too. What makes Franklin clearly better?
The funny thing is, Strong had to be at least their fifth choice down. Saban, Shaw, Mora, Briles all said no, not to mention they had guys like Gruden and Harbaugh on their wish list. For some reason I love to hate Texas and it is because of their arrogance and perceived self worth, and the Bears think they are like Texas!! I think Charlie Strong is a good coach/recruiter just not sure how successful he will be at premier school in a top conference and schedule.