🏈 Charlie Strong turns down Tennessee

[PhillyGirl]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/20...ouisville-charlie-strong-extension/index.html

"Charlie Strong is staying at Louisville, according to a Louisville source. Strong received a contract offer from Tennessee on Wednesday, but declined it after pondering the decision for a few hours."

Lol, a few hours was all it took. I think it's a good move though. He has really built up the program at Louisville in the past 2-3 years, and they look to be a good team for several more years.

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[rammerjammer]

Not near the pressure either. I know that all Div I coaches want to win and be a MNC, but there is a lot to be said about being a millionaire and being able to with stand a couple of 6-6 seasons.

 

[ElephantStomp]

They're having some bad luck with getting a HC. It's not the premiere job that their fan base would lead you to believe

 

[XXL TideFan]

The Fatimus Phillus Cosmic football equalization Karma thang is making me so giddy that I am about to wet my pants. I love their misfortune. Buncha secret witness lying bastiges.

 

[PhillyGirl]

The Vols are just wracked with issues this year. Not complaining :halo:

 

[Bamabww]

The Vile fans at work won't even look me in the eye anymore.

 

[doemasters]

maybe Phil will come back :elephant:

 

[XXL TideFan]

 

[planomateo]

The fans are lighting up twitter with comments about having too many non-Tennessee people at the helm - Hart and Cheek.

 

[BigAl]

Never thought id live to see the day when somebody would turn down a job at tennersee for a job at louisville.

 

[UAgrad93]

Fat Phil is now rumored to be coming back to Knoxville. Seems that one of the boosters has struck a deal with Phil and he is anxious to come home. Terms of his contract haven't been disclosed as of yet, but it is believed that the booster is the majority shareholder of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts!!!

 

[TerryP]

Never thought id live to see the day when somebody would turn down a job at tennersee for a job at louisville.

It's a financially unstable/broke athletic department.

This doesn't shock me, at all. Not. A. Bit.

Out of the four coaching searches in the SEC I'm not shocked be any of the news.

Arkansas was in the best spot. So far they have the best hire.

Auburn is in the midst of a lot. They needed someone willing to work "with the system."

UT is struggling.

UK is, well, UK.

 

[RollTideRandy]

Mike Gundy, who is a man by the way...and 40, is the latest to turn down the UT job. Rumor has it I'll be turning down an offer to become UT's coach later today.

 

[TerryP]

Mike Gundy, who is a man by the way...and 40, is the latest to turn down the UT job. Rumor has it I'll be turning down an offer to become UT's coach later today.

Why take a step down from your "on the couch" coaching position for Alabama? :tennis:

 

[Irish#1]

Never thought id live to see the day when somebody would turn down a job at tennersee for a job at louisville.

Me neither. IMO it's still one of the upper jobs in college football. Something must be going on that we're not privy to and I wonder if any of it has to do with Kiffen's short stay and his shenanigans?

 

[TerryP]

Me neither. IMO it's still one of the upper jobs in college football. Something must be going on that we're not privy to and I wonder if any of it has to do with Kiffen's short stay and his shenanigans?

It's primarily due to the AD who hired Kiffin.

 

[bamafan4ever]

Update: Jack Del Rio just said he is not interested in the job at UT OR Alabama should it become available. That is all. :jackoff2:

 

[TerryP]

Fat Phil is now rumored to be coming back to Knoxville. Seems that one of the boosters has struck a deal with Phil and he is anxious to come home. Terms of his contract haven't been disclosed as of yet, but it is believed that the booster is the majority shareholder of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts!!!

You know what makes that hilarious?

The last scheduled payment to Fulmer under the conditions of his buyout were to be this month.

 

[Irish#1]

It's primarily due to the AD who hired Kiffin.

A little gun shy perhaps?

 

[planomateo]

Ironic they can't get someone to Volunteer....