Texas Longhorns head football coach Charlie Strong and the program reportedly could part ways after the 2015 season, according to Jason Cole of Bleacher Report.
"There is increasing talk within the agent community and college administration community that the University of Texas may be looking to part ways with head coach Charlie Strong," said Cole, via Bleacher Report. "In addition to that Strong may be tired of working in Texas already after only two seasons there."
There have been reports that Strong and Cincinnati head coach Tommy Tuberville are interested in the Miami Hurricanes head-coaching job, but for many that move looks like a lateral move at best for the Longhorns head coach. University of Texas interim athletic director Mike Perrin has no doubts about Strong's future at Texas, according to Chuck Carlton of the Dallas Morning News.
"He's staying here," said Perrin, via Austin's 104.9 FM the Horn. "I have no doubt about that. No doubt in my mind whatsoever. You can count on it. You can go to the bank with it." While the University's athletic director may believe Strong is staying for the long haul, the Longhorns coach may want to make a change after two season in Texas.
"Now at this point, Strong, according to sources I have talked to, would have interest in the University of Miami and the University of South Carolina job," said Cole, via Bleacher Report. "But the big issue here is if Texas enters the race for a new head coach, they'll be looking for a new head coach, the University of Southern California will be looking for a new head coach, the Miami Dolphins, and possibly the Indianapolis Colts could be looking for a new head coach. That complicates everything in the search for head coaches around the country."
Texas is 3-4 in conference play this season and is 4-6 overall on the year. While the Longhorns have had some bright spots this season, including handing Oklahoma their only loss of the season, it is not what Longhorns fans are looking for. Texas is one of the strongest programs in the history of college football, and with programs like Oklahoma, TCU, Oklahoma State, and Baylor continuing to edge out Texas in the Big 12, many feel that it could be time for a change. It's unclear if Strong will return next season as the head coach of the Longhorns, but the Miami and South Carolina coaching positions could be tempting for any coach on the collegiate level.
