Posted on 09/25/2014 12:20:21 PM PDT by Scoutmaster
The number of drug tests administered to University of Texas football players has skyrocketed under first-year coach Charlie Strong, according to university data obtained by the American-Statesman through an open records request.
According to university records, an average of 104 tests were administered annually to football players from 2010 to 2013, the last four years under former coach Mack Brown. A total of 188 tests were administered the first eight months this year under Strong. At an annualized rate, that’s more than double the previous four years.
More than doubled? Yeah. Annualized, Strong's program is administering 282 drug tests per year. Strong's also kicked nine players off the team.
It will be interesting to see where this program goes in the next three to four years.
Mack Brown really let things slide towards the end of his tenure there.
Way to go, Coach Strong! Keep up the great work!
It may suck in the short term but once parents understand this coach is looking out for their children recruiting will be much easier
“this coach is looking out for their children”
Lol, 350 pound “children”?
All the best high school players in Texas are now going to Texas A&M because it is in the SEC and Kevin Sumlin is getting players into the NFL.
Texas had the opportunity to join the PAC-12 but decided against it. Big mistake.
He teaches responsibility. He kicks the “Thug-life” crown off the team. He doesn’t want druggies on the team. Best of all - he is black.
The libs must really hate Charlie Strong!!
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