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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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Oct 15, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin looks on during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin looks on during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 3: Lane Kiffin

Most Recent Position: Offensive Coordinator/QBs Coach, Alabama, 2014-Present
Overall Coaching Record: 35-21
National Titles: None

The name Lane Kiffin exerts groans from many fans when mentioned as a head coach candidate, but he’s a name you absolutely have to consider.

Why He’d Be a Good Choice:

It’s only a matter of time before Lane Kiffin gets another shot at as a head coach, and an opening like Texas is exactly the kind of candy he likes to chase after.

Kiffin is known as one of the brightest young coaching minds in the nation, and he’s helped Nick Saban to open up the offensive playbook at Alabama. He seems to have grown a lot under Saban’s tutelage, and could be ready to step out from his shadow next season.

Why He’d Be a Poor Choice:

There’s always a question of character surrounding Kiffin, and rumors seems to incessantly follow him around. While he’s been kept mostly under wraps while at Alabama, if he is handed his own program again he may return to some of his old bad habits.

The other question is loyalty. Does Kiffin only chase the money and would he remain loyal to the program when and if other offers were presented. He’s also not the most beloved figure in the nation, and hiring him could rub fans and alumni the wrong way.

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