Two high-ranking Texas sources told HornsDigest.com on condition of anonymity they expect Charlie Strong to be fired as coach of the Longhorns, but they didn't expect any such announcement until after the TCU game next Friday - following a shocking 24-21 overtime loss at Kansas Saturday that dropped Strong to 16-20 in three seasons.
One high-ranking Texas source told HornsDigest.com Saturday night, "I do not see how he (Strong) can survive. But who knows?" Another high-ranking UT source said, "It's over."
The decision and any announcement will ultimately be made by Texas president Greg Fenves and athletic director Mike Perrin. Fenves couldn't immediately be reached for comment, and Perrin wouldn't comment outside the locker room after the game.
One source close to the situation said he didn't expect Fenves to announce the decision on Strong until after Texas' regular-season finale against TCU next Friday.
"We owe that respect to the student-athletes," the source said.
Strong has two years and $10.9 million remaining on a five-year guaranteed contract. Overall, it would cost Texas roughly $18.6 million to buy out the contracts of Strong and his assistant coaches.
One high-ranking Texas source told HornsDigest.com Saturday night, "I do not see how he (Strong) can survive. But who knows?" Another high-ranking UT source said, "It's over."
The decision and any announcement will ultimately be made by Texas president Greg Fenves and athletic director Mike Perrin. Fenves couldn't immediately be reached for comment, and Perrin wouldn't comment outside the locker room after the game.
One source close to the situation said he didn't expect Fenves to announce the decision on Strong until after Texas' regular-season finale against TCU next Friday.
"We owe that respect to the student-athletes," the source said.
Strong has two years and $10.9 million remaining on a five-year guaranteed contract. Overall, it would cost Texas roughly $18.6 million to buy out the contracts of Strong and his assistant coaches.
