Dan McCarney is a big Charlie Strong fan

Harry · January 4, 2014

Count Dan McCarney among the Strong's many peers who aren't surprised he's pushed Louisville into the national spotlight.

McCarney and Strong were assistant coaches at Florida under Urban Meyer. McCarney was defensive line coach for one of Meyer's national title wins, while Strong was UF's defensive coordinator during both of Meyer's national championship victories.

"If you follow the lead of Charlie Strong, you have a chance to be special," said McCarney, who currently is the head football coach at North Texas.

McCarney remembers introducing Strong as a speaker during a high school coaches clinic in Orlando. After praising Strong, McCarney wrapped up his comments with one simple request.

"It's about damn time he was a head football coach, too," McCarney recalled telling the crowd. He said his words were met with boisterous applause and cheering from the crowd.

Strong quickly proved he could handle the head coaching challenges at Louisville.

During three-plus seasons, Strong led the Cardinals to a 31-14 record, including 11 wins last season and the program's first BCS bowl win since 2006.

Read more: http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2013-10-16/sports/os-ucf-louisville-charlie-strong-1017-20131016_1_head-football-coach-title-game-urban-meyer

PlummMeanGreen · January 4, 2014

Count Dan McCarney among the Strong's many peers who aren't surprised he's pushed Louisville into the national spotlight.
McCarney and Strong were assistant coaches at Florida under Urban Meyer. McCarney was defensive line coach for one of Meyer's national title wins, while Strong was UF's defensive coordinator during both of Meyer's national championship victories.
"If you follow the lead of Charlie Strong, you have a chance to be special," said McCarney, who currently is the head football coach at North Texas.
McCarney remembers introducing Strong as a speaker during a high school coaches clinic in Orlando. After praising Strong, McCarney wrapped up his comments with one simple request.
"It's about damn time he was a head football coach, too," McCarney recalled telling the crowd. He said his words were met with boisterous applause and cheering from the crowd.
Strong quickly proved he could handle the head coaching challenges at Louisville.
During three-plus seasons, Strong led the Cardinals to a 31-14 record, including 11 wins last season and the program's first BCS bowl win since 2006.
Read more: http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2013-10-16/sports/os-ucf-louisville-charlie-strong-1017-20131016_1_head-football-coach-title-game-urban-meyer

A McCarney/Strong Friendship?

Many forward thinking minds on GMG.com would eventually come up with: A home and home series versus the UL Cardinals?

Of course, after UL A.D. officials would take a glimpse at our all time W/L series record against them they could also politely decline. http://www.mcubed.net/ncaaf/series/nt/louis.shtml

GMG!

Edited January 4, 2014 by PlummMeanGreen

buff64 · January 4, 2014

Looks like UNT will open against Strong's team next season.

filmerj · January 4, 2014

So is Strong officially Texas' coach now? I heard / read conflicting reports.

Edited January 4, 2014 by filmerj

NT03 · January 4, 2014

So is Strong officially Texas' coach now. I heard conflicting reports.

There is apparently a 9am meeting with Strong & the powers to be at UL. A close friend to Strong last night tweeted that Strong still hasn't decided & would decide this morning.

If y'all remember last year , Strong accepted Tennessee job only to back out a day later

I think he lands in Austin , but I don't think anything is official just yet

filmerj · January 4, 2014

It seems Texas went after anyone and everyone they could and nobody wanted that job.

NT03 · January 4, 2014

Vandy's James Franklin seems to be the backup plan in case something falls thru

Edited January 4, 2014 by NT03

filmerj · January 4, 2014

Orangebloods.com is citing high level sources saying the deal is done. I guess if this is their first backup plan. Not bad. Not a big name if your a t shirt fan. He obviously done a solid job at UL.

greenminer · January 4, 2014

McCarney sells everyone. He'll convince you Charlie Brown could be the next great kicking coach.

He's not gonna talk down on anyone. Ever.

NorthTexan95 · January 4, 2014

It seems Texas went after anyone and everyone they could and nobody wanted that job.

The timing of Mora's and Briles' declining seems to indicate they did so after they learned they weren't going to be hired.

TheWestie · January 5, 2014

McCarney sells everyone. He'll convince you Charlie Brown could be the next great kicking coach.

He's not gonna talk down on anyone. Ever.

Mac has obviously never met CougarKing then.....

NT03 · January 5, 2014

It's now official :

A source confirms to WDRB that Charlie Strong has told U of L AD Tom Jurich that he is leaving for the Texas football job.
— rickbozich (@rickbozich)
January 5, 2014

Baby Arm! · January 5, 2014

The timing of Mora's and Briles' declining seems to indicate they did so after they learned they weren't going to be hired.

As is the case with every coaching search, every year Coaches that were interested or who's agents were in talks with, find out they arent getting the gig and then announce they arent interested and are happy at their current job Youll see it every year

emmitt01 · January 5, 2014

As is the case with every coaching search, every year Coaches that were interested or who's agents were in talks with, find out they arent getting the gig and then announce they arent interested and are happy at their current job Youll see it every year

Except that in this case there were reports out of Austin that Mora WAS their short list...and then magically their interest cooled. Hmmm

Eagle1855 · January 5, 2014

As is the case with every coaching search, every year Coaches that were interested or who's agents were in talks with, find out they arent getting the gig and then announce they arent interested and are happy at their current job Youll see it every year

Exactly.

For what it's worth, Strong's been on the short list since September. It's a good hire, in my opinion. I look forward to watching him begin his UT career 0-1.