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Analysts calling Texas' handling of Charlie Strong a 'mockery'; more reaction to Longhorn coach's apparent firing

Texas will fire head coach Charlie Strong in the wake of the team's 24-21 loss to Kansas. However, Strong is still scheduled to appear at his weekly press conference Monday and coach against TCU on Friday.

Here is what analysts around the country are saying about the firing — and Texas' handling of the situation.

Statement from AD Mike Perrin ensuring a very awkward next few days beginning with Charlie Strong's Monday press conference. pic.twitter.com/9ximreBjq0

— Chuck Carlton (@ChuckCarltonDMN) November 21, 2016

If UT officials had made an announcement on Strong the day after he lost to Kansas, no one would have blamed them.