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Top 5 Coaches to Likely Replace Charlie Strong at Texas

By Michael Collins

Nov 19, 2016; Lawrence, KS, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Charlie Strong before the game against Kansas at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Rohman-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Lawrence, KS, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Charlie Strong before the game against Kansas at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Rohman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 10, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Les Miles and the LSU Tigers make their way to Tiger Stadium prior to kickoff against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Les Miles and the LSU Tigers make their way to Tiger Stadium prior to kickoff against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 5: Les Miles

Most Recent Position: Head Coach, LSU, 2005-2016
Overall Coaching Record: 141-55
National Titles: 2007 (LSU)

You have to mention Les Miles name because his name is going to come up in the conversation for every coaching vacancy this year, regardless of how unrealistic it may be.

Why He’d Be a Good Choice:

Miles has a track record of winning, and has a national title and multiple conference championships to his credit. He’s also a coach who players love and remain loyal to in the long haul.

One of the best recruiters in the game, he’s someone who could definitely keep much of the in-state talent coming to Austin and would be able to grapple with SEC coaches trying to sway recruits their way.

Why He’d Be a Poor Choice:

With a lot of great defenses to his credit, but a record of spotty offenses, Miles may not be the ideal coach to come to the Big 12, particularly to Texas. He’s shown that he has problems developing quarterbacks, and he has little innovation when it comes to offense – even when surrounded by talented staff.

This would almost seem like a PR hire if Texas were to grab Miles, who is probably headed to Purdue anyway.

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