Bull-Hornz

No rest for the wicked! Bottom ups!

Hahaha...dude are you in Hawaii? (Friendly ribbing) ;-)

Agreed. If the rumors are true that he doesn't want to move, he took a critical step by asking USF to pony up his coaching pool budget. And that is major and already has up'd my respect for Strong.

The lore of DJ continues to grow...DJ knows so .much that he was the first to actually break this news yesterday. Wonder if Strong slipped in and had a meeting with his group yesterday

That good enough for ya Trip Thx @JimUSFSig for the BMM tweet.

Hahaha...sry Trip. Shall I knock on wood, say three hail Mary's and toss rice over my shoulder. Please feel free to change the title but just about every major outlet is reporting a hire now.

D*mn...looks like my speculation might be right! If so Strong has already done what a coach at the next level should do; energize our program including those with the money. Big time moves baby! Looks like Strong wants to become the father of USF football.

F'n awesome. Maybe I pick up sticks and move back home brother. You got a boat yet? Our boys are about the same age now. About time to show the ways of the of the Bay. Tight Lines!

Agreed!

So where are you putting us?

Is that a Texas license plate J?

Agree. As it stands now we are rebuilding our reputation and this is a critical component in the current playoff system. But...if next year is as successful as we believe it could be, we would start the polls near top 10 the following year which would reduce our dependence on SOS and rep. This would also test Strong, as key players on O would graduate but it appears we have talent in the cupboards.

Great minds!

Its pretty clear to me that all USF can do is make the product look and attract as much attention as possible to make the jump to a power conference. I can't suggest a better hire that USF could make to accomplish this. Strong has to deliver but this hire blows up everyones screens, locally and nationally. This puts USF on every possible P5 expansion list, and the Gators and Noles coaches bums just tightened up. I could be sipping get he Kool-aid, but this might be the biggest move out of all CFB hires from a PR perspective including CWT going to Oregon.

My thoughts about the upside of Charlie Strong.

I have seen many positive comments and some detractors regarding a Charlie Strong hire and wanted to break this out from the hiring Charlie thread. If you feel this is a good, bad, meh hire, post why. Let's get ready to rumble!!

If this is true, it could be viewed as bolstering rumors regarding Strong wanting this to be his final destination. Pure speculation on my part, but if I am USF, I know the current CFB environment and how close we are in making the jump. I would push for going all in on this hire as it might be the best chance we get to fortify our case of deserving to be in a power conference.

I think there is much to be excited about. For example: - He is at least an equally capable recruiter as CWT. There is no doubt players are excited about this. DJ has spoken! Expect very little drop off in recruiting and I would predict a bump. - Here is easily the most accomplished HC USF has ever hired. If the trajectory of HC hires is any indication of USF's future, it's looking bright. - He turned around and had great seasons at Louisville as HC, that's a fact. Moreover he knows what it takes to win a National Championship and his Gators D was top in the country that year. - This is a major splash hire which will excite recruits and the fan base. Sports is all about name brand and Charlie Strong helps solidify USF as the next big school which should make the jump. We will pick up more bandwagon fans bc of this and more gator fans as well. Just off the top of the dome. I imagine others here can add to this list. Exciting day to be a BULL!!

Wow 5 yrs...interesting. He was right about Cinci's HC

Is this true or speculation? Sry hard to tell sarcasm...not all know about the pink font.

Rebuttal: "His record over the last several years increases the risks associated with his being a successful HC at USF. We prefer to offer a short term contract and revisit the viabilty of his long term prospects as our HC based on his performance in the near-term future." I have wasted enough time today. Gonna get some work done.

Now JK is just messing with us...bc I have good sense of humor and in some way more clicks will be correlated to more interest in USF FB, I will not paste the article in http://www.tampabay.com/sports/college/strong-departs-tampa-with-no-usf-deal-says-hell-be-back/2305851

Slightly off topic but since we are waiting on news and most bulls fans with any sense and players are locked on this thread... Big shot out to the graduating class of 2016!! Thx guys for all that you have done. Apply your dedication to chasing greatness, training hard, and perseverance to the next phases of your careers. Go HAM in all aspects of life!

@Jeff Odom please explain yourself or face the wraith of the TBP!!