2010

 
 

Charlie Strong

 

Charlie Strong

Florida

Nomination(s): 2009

For the second year in a row, Strong comes to Little Rock seeking the Broyles Award. And for the second year in a row, his credentials are impeccable. Strong's Gators wrapped up an undefeated regular season tops in total defense, scoring defense and pass defense. In fact, Florida's worst statistical area is rush defense, where the Gators 'only' rank eighth in the nation.

Strong has coached for 25 years, getting his start as a graduate assistant at Florida after wrapping up a playing career at Central Arkansas. Since then, the Batesville, Arkansas native has coached defenses all over the country, including at Ole Miss, Notre Dame and South Carolina. He was a Broyles Award finalist in 2000 at South Carolina and is only the second 3 time finalist in the history of the Broyles Award.

 

Other 2009 Nominees

Kirby Smart*
Crimson Tide football has become synonymous with good defense, and Alabama fans owe a lot of that to defensive coordinator Kirby Smart. Smart, a former All-SEC defensive back at Georgia, comes by his defensive credentials… More »
Bryan Harsin
Harsin has made a name for himself as one of the top young offensive coordinators in college football, and has done so all within the confines of his home town. A former Boise State quarterback… More »
Dick Bumpas
Dick Bumpas is no stranger to the Broyles Award, nor is he a stranger to the state of Arkansas. And he's certainly no stranger when it comes to fielding nationally-elite defenses. Bumpas, a former Razorbacks… More »
Jeff Quinn
Quinn's 2009 season at Cincinnati shows that loyalty and experience can be a winning combination. A 26 year veteran of the college game, Quinn has spent 21 of those seasons working with Bearcats Coach Brian… More »
 
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