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Louisville head coach Charlie Strong was always a favorite in Gainesville. Whether it was his players or fellow assistant coaches that raved about him, Strong always had multiple people in his corner during his tenure as Florida’s defensive coordinator. The players respected his honesty and openness, and his success at Louisville hasn’t been a surprise to the Florida seniors that played under him.
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