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3. Program Builder
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When Louisville was looking for a head coach four years ago, they were a program in decline. In the three years before Strong was hired, Lousiville went 15-21 with no bowl appearances, low-lighted by their 4-8 campaign in 2009. Since Strong took over, the Cardinals have been to four straight bowl games (winning three) while going 37-15, including 23-3 in the last two seasons as he’s posted back-to-back seasons with 10 wins or more. Texas isn’t a patient program and they have not enjoyed watching control of the Big 12 slip away from them, so having a quick-fixer like Strong will be a major boost for them.