Link: Charlie Strong removes Longhorn logo from helmets

[tidefan23]

Like he's not going to put them back on no matter what the players do (or don't do) in practice. Silly!

 

[Alasippi]

Charlie Strong is doing exactly what he should be doing at Texas. They've felt like all they needed to do was show up for a LONG time. He's giving them a dose of wake the heck up. He's seriously earning my respect. And let me tell you, at a place like Texas that can recruit some very good talent, the discipline he's instilling (which is exactly what they've been lacking) will have them back in the title hunt within 3-4 years. If I were a Longhorn fan, I'd be through-the-roof ecstatic with what he's been doing.

They've won a national title and played for one in the last ten years. They've only really had like one below average year under Mack Brown.
They gave us a tremendous effort even when they lost Colt McCoy in the BCS Game. No, that wasn't the difference, but it certainly didn't hurt us. Give us the credit for knocking him out, rather than them making excuses.
They haven't exactly "stunk" since 2009.
This, to me, is like a Ray Perkins move, tearing down the tower. It's not necessary, it tears down a tradition, and it really kinda sucks.
This is "I'm the man now", over common sense type philosophy.
Charlie's building a wall for himself that he wasn't expected to climb.
I can't believe he did this.
Why not just coach the team and be the best you can be?
Losing tradition is not the way to build a championship football team.
Name one guy who's ever done it, at any university.
It's not gonna happen.
Tradition rules, and the fans get extremely p.o'ed when it's taken away for no apparent reason.
Texas has been good and great long before Charlie Strong and he's not the savior of a dying program.
He better learn that in a hurry or he's going to be Charlie "Blip on the radar".
sip

 

[BamaHoHo]

Hook 'Em

Un Hook 'Em

 

[alabama mike1]

Kicking butt, taking names and cleaning house.

 

[JBama_in_PCOLA]

I'm afraid Charlie won't survive the season at Texas.

I'm thinking the same thing. "Don't mess with Texas" sometimes is true especially when it comes to football.

 

[PacadermaTideUs]

They've won a national title and played for one in the last ten years. They've only really had like one below average year under Mack Brown.
They gave us a tremendous effort even when they lost Colt McCoy in the BCS Game. No, that wasn't the difference, but it certainly didn't hurt us. Give us the credit for knocking him out, rather than them making excuses.
They haven't exactly "stunk" since 2009.
This, to me, is like a Ray Perkins move, tearing down the tower. It's not necessary, it tears down a tradition, and it really kinda sucks.
This is "I'm the man now", over common sense type philosophy.
Charlie's building a wall for himself that he wasn't expected to climb.
I can't believe he did this.
Why not just coach the team and be the best you can be?
Losing tradition is not the way to build a championship football team.
Name one guy who's ever done it, at any university.
It's not gonna happen.
Tradition rules, and the fans get extremely p.o'ed when it's taken away for no apparent reason.
Texas has been good and great long before Charlie Strong and he's not the savior of a dying program.
He better learn that in a hurry or he's going to be Charlie "Blip on the radar".
sip

They weren't chumps in '09. They weren't chumps with Mack. No one's saying that. But they have gotten a bit soft. They have gotten a bit entitled. "They're Longhorns, darnit!" As if that by itself means something. He hasn't removed the Longhorn logo from the helmet for the season, or even for a single game. He's removed it for fall camp. His message is the same as Herm's:

 

[lowend]

I wouldn't mind if they stayed gone. Their logo looks like a uterus.

 

[Displaced Bama Fan]

Just wish he wasn't at Texas; I kinda like him as a coach. Wish they had got Fulmer.

I thought he should have held out another year and let Florida fire Muschamp. I just think he's a better fit in the SEC.

 

[BamaPokerplayer]

I'm in a catch 22. I would love for strong to win, but I don't want Texas to.

 

[mittman]

I am for anything that removes any orange whether it is burnt, too bright or gaudy.

 

[Rolltide_PA]

cool, maybe he can take away their shoelaces and make them earn it back.....or have them put their hand up and ask permission to go to the can...and make sure they're not chewing gum during film study.

 

[hartleyb]

His Psychology 101 tactics are not going to give him what he wants.....

I guarantee you that Texas will be a tough out this year. CCS knows defense and with the talent pool that he have to work with, that defesne will be special.

 

[TideEngineer08]

That program had grown as soft as a baby's bottom over the past 5 years. Nobody was a afraid to "mess with Texas."

Things like this may not mean much in the grand scheme, but they send a message to the entitled people that have permeated that program. And that message is, that not even the smallest of things is to be taken for granted anymore.

I can't stand Texas, but Strong is doing what he needs to do, IMO.

 

[BAMAVILLE]

That program had grown as soft as a baby's bottom over the past 5 years. Nobody was a afraid to "mess with Texas."

Things like this may not mean much in the grand scheme, but they send a message to the entitled people that have permeated that program. And that message is, that not even the smallest of things is to be taken for granted anymore.

I can't stand Texas, but Strong is doing what he needs to do, IMO.

I agree, Strong is in the process of changing the mindset and the culture of the team. Which will do wonders for the program. Everyone knew very well the false mindset of Texas living off past glory while racking up mediocre season after season. I'm happy to see Strong having the guts to do what he needs to do to get away from the status quo.

 

[bamaga]

They've won a national title and played for one in the last ten years. They've only really had like one below average year under Mack Brown.
They gave us a tremendous effort even when they lost Colt McCoy in the BCS Game. No, that wasn't the difference, but it certainly didn't hurt us. Give us the credit for knocking him out, rather than them making excuses.
They haven't exactly "stunk" since 2009.
This, to me, is like a Ray Perkins move, tearing down the tower. It's not necessary, it tears down a tradition, and it really kinda sucks.
This is "I'm the man now", over common sense type philosophy.
Charlie's building a wall for himself that he wasn't expected to climb.
I can't believe he did this.
Why not just coach the team and be the best you can be?
Losing tradition is not the way to build a championship football team.
Name one guy who's ever done it, at any university.
It's not gonna happen.
Tradition rules, and the fans get extremely p.o'ed when it's taken away for no apparent reason.
Texas has been good and great long before Charlie Strong and he's not the savior of a dying program.
He better learn that in a hurry or he's going to be Charlie "Blip on the radar".
sip

I don't think that is what he is trying to do. I think he is instilling in his players that it is an honor and a privilege to represent the University of Texas. I think he is simply making a statement to the players, not messing with tradition. As others have said, there will be a logo on the helmet come their first game.

 

[glasscutter256]

I wonder if the players who haven't earned their horns yet will have their logo on their helmet during the game? Is it legal for helmets to be different? (helmets with logos and some without)

 

[lowend]

Even CNS keeps the logo roped off in the locker room at BDS. Remember, these football players, while legally adults, are groomed to play with emotion. That's why games are compared to "battle" and "war" and "fights." Why else to we go through all of the stuff before the game to get the team "psyched," "hyped," and "crunk." All of Strong's tactics are appealing to the baser instincts that they are taught to play with.

 

[tattooguy21]

I redirect that he's trying to instill hunger, pride, and a sense of class with his team with his rules and policies. Credit where credit is due

 

[TRU]

I do not like this. Strong is acting like a coach who is serious about havng a quality program. nI would rather have them stay as concieted, under performing whiners. Heck, they may even forget Colt.

 

[bobmack12champs]

Those helmets will look so much better now.

No...will look too much like Penn St!