Charlie Strong, Miami’s new co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach, is in his first season at Miami and most recently served as the inside linebackers coach and assistant head coach for the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars.
Mario initially took flak about his staff hires being done slowly and methodically, but he opted for experience over expedience and hiring Strong brings a LOT of experience to the program.
"My approach is that it’s all about the players. What you want to do is build a relationship with them and just teach them about fundamentals, fundamentals of the game and fundamentals of life.