Florida Coordinator Charlie Strong Is Louisville's New Head Coach

It's Official: Charlie Strong Is Louisville's Next Head Coach

The AP verifies what we expected:

School spokesman Kenny Klein says the school is planning a press conference Wednesday afternoon to introduce Strong as its new head coach.

Louisville athletic director Tom Jurich flew to Gainesville, Fla., on Wednesday to meet with Strong and bring him back to Louisville, where the hire will be presented to the Athletic Association’s board of directors for approval. A board meeting is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. EST.

Louisville's Board To Meet Tomorrow, Likely To Confirm Strong As Head Coach

The Louisville Courier-Journal is reporting that the Louisville Athletic Association’s Board of Directors will meet Wednesday at 3:30 p.m., with a subsequent 4:00 p.m. press conference likely to confirm current University of Florida defensive coordinator Charlie Strong as their new head coach.

Strong has been a stalwart of the Gators’ staff at Florida for seven years, and has been the coordinator for two national title-winning defenses at the school. If Louisville wanted a dramatic switch from the Steve Kragthorpe era, they’re getting it in an experienced recruiter and a defensive mind with major success on the national stage.

Charlie Strong To Louisville? Florida DC & School Talking, Apparently

According to the Courier-Journal, Florida Defensive Coordinator Charlie Strong and Louisville AD Tom Jurich were apparently in discussions Sunday.  With the head coaching job at Louisville currently open, those discussions may have had something to do with Strong's interest in filling it.  Strong did not discuss the contents of those meetings, or if said meetings even took place, but did comment on his possible interest in the position.

"You want to be interested, but I just haven't had a chance to think about it. I was worried about this game and this game only."

Strong replied that he was only aware of UofL's interest from "seeing what's been put out on TV, that's all."

Many believe that the deal is just being hammered out, though it won't get done Sunday night.  Keep an eye on Louisville blog Card Chronicle to see any new developments and analysis.