There are a lot of Strong apologists, but to still be fighting for him after the Kansas loss is remarkable. Even the condescending busybodies in the Statesman comments section have shrunk into their holes. If Strong is back next year (and it's entirely possible), Texas will lose 6 or 7 games even with the weak schedule. Was this year's schedule all that gruesome? No! A weak Big XII to go with a non-conference slate of 4-7 Notre Dame, UTEP, and 4-7 Cal.
And to correct the record, he didn't gut the program. He let go of half a dozen players most of whom were not starters. Last year's graduating class was ranked in the top 3 when it was signed. If there wasn't talent on the roster, Texas would not be able to stay on the field with Oklahoma or beat Baylor the last 2 years. Yet, at the same time they're losing to teams like Kansas. Losing games you should win on talent alone is a sign of a poorly coached team.
