The Miami Hurricanes are reportedly interested in Texas Longhorns head coach Charlie Strong for the team's head coaching vacancy, and former Longhorns QB Chris Simms believes that a move by Strong to South Beach could be a "perfect" fit for both sides. Simms, who started at Texas back in the early 2000s, said as much during a recent radio appearance on CBS Miami.
“I think it would be a great fit,” Simms said on Hochman, Crowder and Krantz. “I really do. Listen, I love Texas but the way they treated Charlie Strong, I wouldn’t be mad if he just stuck up his middle finger to all the Texas people and said to hell with you, I’m going to the U and go dominate South Florida and become a national power."
Reports out of Austin have been mixed. Strong recently laughed when asked if such a move was possible, but sources around the program have indicated that he'd be willing to listen if the Canes come calling. To Simms, landing Strong would be a boon for a program current at one of the lowest points in its storied history.
“Charlie Strong recruited me when he was at Florida under Steve Spurrier," Simms said, "I love him. I think he’s an extremely direct, honest man, hard nosed football coach. I think he would actually be perfect for the University of Miami. I wish Texas would be patient with him and give him a chance.”
Strong is 10-12 over just under two seasons with the Longhorns. Before that, he was 36-15 in four seasons at Louisville with a 3-1 record in bowl games which includes a victory in the 2013 Sugar Bowl.
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