Charlie Strong is UT's new coach???

[fun2come]

I was told but never looked into it, that the Football program not only pays for itself, but also funds the other UT sports, especially the Women's As.

As long as no tax payer money is used, I am good, AND it brings in a lot of money into the city and hopefully for our local providers with Incalls (as hotel rates shoot up)
That's gotta be good, no?

[nuglet]

At last ck 2013 -2014, gov funding (ie: taxpayers) are funding at least 13%..

For example, in 1984-85 the state of Texas contributed 47 percent of the university’s budget. Today that share is only 13 percent. - See more at: http://giving.utexas.edu/why-give/wh...4maB0X.dpufFor example, in 1984-85 the state of Texas contributed 47 percent of the university’s budget. Today that share is only 13 percent. - See more at: http://giving.utexas.edu/why-give/wh....Aj4maB0X.dpuf

[David.Douchehurst]

Ah'm jus' a waitin' ta see whut happens when he gits pulled over by APD one night fer "coachin' while black".

[fun2come]

Well, we need to make him aware of the WilCo line .... Stay SOUTH of it fer sure

[Skip_8]

Originally Posted by nuglet

Remember when school was for "learning"? I'm so tired of all football. I'm not sure I see any purpose to it at all.. I know the teams rake in $$$$$$$, but to what point? As for UT, the money paid to those coaches could be well used for academia.. and should be. Let the bashing/argueing begin.. LOL

School is for learning not partying and chasing women.

You know that w/o these kids and coaches along w/ our love of Football, the money would not come in.

Anyways, Football does fund other non-producing sports with their hands out.

[sunspots]

Patterson deliberately sent a message to the old boy network..

[nativetexan2708]

Originally Posted by sixxbach

They all need to go. Applewhite is already gone and I would imagine Robinson is already packing. I say get rid of even the strength coach. Time to start a new.

I just hope the fans, admins, have patience and Strong isn't treated like Ty Willingham when he was at Notre Dame.

sixx

I agree with Sixx. Time to clean house! Strength coach Bennie Wylie is gone. Announced it yesterday I think. He was a great guy and a phenomenal strength coach. That being said, Strong is bringing in Moorer from Louisville. That guy is a beast! Personal trainer for Emmitt Smith and an impressive resume to go with it. The DC from Louisville will come to Texas if he doesn't get the head job at Louisville, which he's lobbying for heavily. Louisville linebackers coach is rumored to be packing his bags for Austin too.

I really hope he can get a quality OC to come in. Applewhite is done. The QB position is a toss up. Ash isn't the answer. I hope Swoopes can turn into a quality QB, but you never know. The true freshman coming in is supposed to be a stud, but he's a true freshman.

I have no doubt that this hire was Patterson's way of letting the McCombs and Hicks's of the world know that he's in charge. McCombs has directly said he doesn't like the hire. I think Strong is a good fit and I am personally glad that we didn't get a half politician half coach this time. From what I know of Strong, he's a football guy, plain and simple. Now if we can send Garrido and Barnes on their way, we can get back to being a powerhouse in all 3 sports!

[Squarenot]

I think Charlie Strong is an excellent hire as Head Coach for the University of Texas football program. I did not think he would leave his 3.7 million/year gig at Louisville to come to a very uncertain and highly demanding atmosphere at Texas, but I am glad that he accepted the position.
The boosters (McCombs & Co) are starting to look like buffoons. Patterson seemed to have navigated this well.
With regard to the other major sports, I think UT baseball continues to be in good hands with Auggie Garrido - head coach, and Skip Johnson - the pitching coach. It would be nice to have a bit more pop in the bat, but pitching should be great this next season. Better than last year and UT was rated eighth, I think. UT lost a lot of one-run games last season and had other problems to boot.
With regard to basketball, I dunno. I've met Barnes (Garrido and Johnson too) and he talks a good game. Is he right for Texas - dunno.

[sixxbach]

Originally Posted by nativetexan2708

Now if we can send Garrido and Barnes on their way, we can get back to being a powerhouse in all 3 sports!

I totally agree here. We should throw the women's bball coach in there while we are it. She hasn't produced much of anything since leaving Duke.

Originally Posted by Squarenot

With regard to the other major sports, I think UT baseball continues to be in good hands with Auggie Garrido - head coach, and Skip Johnson - the pitching coach.
With regard to basketball, I dunno. I've met Barnes (Garrido and Johnson too) and he talks a good game. Is he right for Texas - dunno.

Garrido, is a legend, with that being said, like most coaches, they are not going to leave on their own accord. He had a great run following up his time at Cal State Fullerton. Yes, he has won two national titles, but the last one was in 2005. He is also in his 70's. I believe Patterson will give him this season and see what happens. Sadly, the smart money says Texas won't do well until Garrido and the current crew are given their walking papers.

Barnes, has need to go for the last three years or so. This guy has had 2 NBA all star players in Aldridge and Durant along with solid pros like TJ Ford, Royal Ivey, etc and has NOTHING to show for it, but early exits in the NCAA tourneys.. Yes, Texas gets decimated with players leaving for the NBA, but that is every powerhouse team, that excuse doesn't fly anymore. I think Chaka Smart would be great from VCI. He seems to have the energy needed to light a fire in the ass of this program.

Teams like Baylor are out coaching Texas. That needs to change.

sixx

[Squarenot]

Garrido, is a legend, with that being said, like most coaches, they are not going to leave on their own accord. He had a great run following up his time at Cal State Fullerton. Yes, he has won two national titles, but the last one was in 2005. He is also in his 70's. I believe Patterson will give him this season and see what happens. Sadly, the smart money says Texas won't do well until Garrido and the current crew are given their walking papers.



sixx[/QUOTE]

Garrido is the winningest coach in college baseball history, currently in his 45th season with a reported salary of $900K. He has won two national championships at University of Texas and three at other schools - for a total of five, and played for several others in the College Baseball World Series - most recently in 2009 in the finals against LSU. I believe that he still has gas in the tank and that Patterson should not get caught up with over-reacting and "cleaning out the coaches" - unless there is cause.

[nativetexan2708]

Originally Posted by Squarenot

Garrido, is a legend, with that being said, like most coaches, they are not going to leave on their own accord. He had a great run following up his time at Cal State Fullerton. Yes, he has won two national titles, but the last one was in 2005. He is also in his 70's. I believe Patterson will give him this season and see what happens. Sadly, the smart money says Texas won't do well until Garrido and the current crew are given their walking papers.



sixx

Garrido is the winningest coach in college baseball history, currently in his 45th season with a reported salary of $900K. He has won two national championships at University of Texas and three at other schools - for a total of five, and played for several others in the College Baseball World Series - most recently in 2009 in the finals against LSU. I believe that he still has gas in the tank and that Patterson should not get caught up with over-reacting and "cleaning out the coaches" - unless there is cause.[/QUOTE]



I played under Gus for 3 years, and my senior year was with Augie. The guy has a great baseball mind, no doubt. Without a doubt the most intelligent coach that I've ever played for. He knows baseball inside and out. Unfortunately, that doesn't guarantee wins. You have to be able to recruit. It used to be that if you were a stud coming out of high school and Texas wanted you, it was a no brainer. I had over a dozen offers and never considered anywhere else. That's not the case anymore. Texas failed to make the conference tournament last year. That is completely unacceptable here. The man will turn 75 next month. He is the greatest coach in college history and I don't believe anyone will ever pass him. But the game has passed him. I really hope that he decides to retire after this year regardless of how the season goes.

[saustin]

Originally Posted by sixxbach

I totally agree here. We should throw the women's bball coach in there while we are it. She hasn't produced much of anything since leaving Duke.

Gail Goestenkors, former Duke and UT ladies bball coach, resigned from UT after the 2012 season.

I do think coaches like Garrido and, perhaps, Brown get burned-out by the recruiting grind; especially when the no-brainer decision to attend UT becomes more competitive. New energy and youth can be a good thing. Ask the football fans at Texas A&M.

[SecretE]

Sadly the people who said Barnes and Garrido are going to have to be shown the door are correct. Garrido likely rides off into the sunset, not wanting to start over again, and Barnes is lucky to be head coach at any other D1 school, if he's canned.