AUSTIN, Texas -- For a brief moment on Saturday night, Charlie Strong seemed to finally say what he really thinks.
Fueled by elation and pride after Texas’ 35-34 upset win over Baylor, Strong talked openly about “what we’ve been battling here” in recent weeks and his irritation about the persistent hot-seat speculation. He talked about “the noise” and about how much he hates that his players constantly hear it. Even called it an embarrassment to everyone.
It was a pleasant surprise to hear this for a change: a more defiant Charlie Strong. He’s tried to stay polite during another challenging, up-and-down season at Texas.