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Dwinstitles said:
a 3-4? do not want *** he sounded good too
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3-4 is not a bad defense...Folden and Dorito just ruined our perception of it

Regardless, Herman isn't the DC...he calls the offensive plays

I'm sure he would bring in a DC and let them run their own scheme
 
Herman would probably bring Orlando ...

Our roster is already built for the 3-4 hybrid ...
 
RBhurricane87 said:
I am convinced that this is our guy

The dude is a **** Mensa Intl. member

I plan on watching the UH game tonight at 9pm...they'll be 6-0 and possibly ranked after they get the W

Tom Herman is a rising star of a head coach, but right now he's worried about Houston's carpet - SBNation.com

UH’s Tom Herman says he’s focused on a championship, not coaching vacancies - Sports Update

Tom Herman kicked boosters out of first-class, gave spots to linemen - CBSSports.com
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Not coming here.
Not sure why folks keep bringing up his name.
 
MedleyCane said:
RBhurricane87 said:
I am convinced that this is our guy

The dude is a **** Mensa Intl. member

I plan on watching the UH game tonight at 9pm...they'll be 6-0 and possibly ranked after they get the W

Tom Herman is a rising star of a head coach, but right now he's worried about Houston's carpet - SBNation.com

UH’s Tom Herman says he’s focused on a championship, not coaching vacancies - Sports Update

Tom Herman kicked boosters out of first-class, gave spots to linemen - CBSSports.com
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Not coming here.
Not sure why folks keep bringing up his name.
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Because he makes less than $1.4MM per year in salary ... So, he's affordable. And Houston is paying him the most they have ever paid a coach.

He coaches at a Group of 5 school ... So, coaching at a Power School is a step up.

He's recruited the state of Florida ... Meaning, he would come with established relationships.

He's fresh off of a national title win and coach of the year award.

He's coaching in an ""urban area" in a pro sports town ... So, Miami's culture wouldn't be a huge transition for him.

And, evidently, the guy is a fan of The U, 30 for 30. And he's using that model for Houston.

So, I get the interest, and I can see the fit.

But, as I'm on record posting, I don't think he is an "automatic yes" for Miami. Houston is ranked, and Herman might like the idea of making them the beast of the Group of 5 ... Especially, if Houston pays him even more money to stay.

Add to that, Southern Cal now has an opening ... It's pretty easy to see him preferring that gig, if they come calling.
 
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unfortunately there are 2 maybe even 3 jobs open right now that would pay him than we would. Wouldn't even be surprised if a few more big jobs opened up before the season.

Our administrations cheap bull**** will keep us away from the top available candidates. FML
 
Joshchevy said:
The Shannon and Coker hires were exactly the opposite of gambling. Golden was the one gamble.

I have watched several UH games, and followed them (and Herman) closely. A few points:

1. Ideal situation for Herman: Houston was the perfect fit for TH. Greg Ward, Kenneth Farrow & Demarcus Ayers are the ideal players at their position for his Power Spread O. His quick success is as much about his coaching acumen as it is about having his type of players right away.

2. Herman understands the importance of local recruiting. TH made it his top priority to lock down local recruiting, and has accomplished that by snagging several local high profile recruits (including 5* DTs). While one has already decommitted, I think it shows his understanding of and ability to go after local recruits.

3. Herman calls a great game. TH is a phenomenal playcaller. There offense is incredible to watch. In a common metaphor that is used right now in sports, TH seems like he is playing chess while his opponent is playing checkers. Note: It could be that Greg Ward, Jr would make any coach look like a genius with his ability to run. He is the best athlete on the field playing QB & completing 70+% of his passes.

4. Herman's Defense is a fast and aggressive 3-4. Herman poached the DC from Utah State, Todd Orlando, to run the defense that he wanted. Todd Orlando has produced some really good defenses.

Overall: TH is a brilliant offensive mind that already has shown in a very short period of time that he understands what it takes to be successful as a HC (ie emphasize local recruiting, hire top level coordinators, & excellent in-game coaching)

Just watch UH play tonight and decide for yourself.

Here is a great Q&A with TH that was done this Summer that will you more insight into who he is & how he thinks: The Statesman Interview: Tom Herman | News OK
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Great post and even better interview. He sounds the part. Fisch seems like an **shole
 
i've been touting Herman since last year when i hoped we would have fired grohlden and offered Herman. Unfortunately, Houston beat us to the punch. But if we can get him, get him. I'd be ecstatic with Butch too.

Aside from these may I offer another name?

mentioned by someone on another board. i liked his teams last two years.

Matt Wells, HC of Utah State

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Herman is # 1 for me
Butch is 64
Butch has baggage
Butch not coming here
Our AD does not have guts to pull off
We will land 2nd tier guy
 
MIATL said:
MedleyCane said:
RBhurricane87 said:
I am convinced that this is our guy

The dude is a **** Mensa Intl. member

I plan on watching the UH game tonight at 9pm...they'll be 6-0 and possibly ranked after they get the W

Tom Herman is a rising star of a head coach, but right now he's worried about Houston's carpet - SBNation.com

UH’s Tom Herman says he’s focused on a championship, not coaching vacancies - Sports Update

Tom Herman kicked boosters out of first-class, gave spots to linemen - CBSSports.com
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Not coming here.
Not sure why folks keep bringing up his name.
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Because he makes less than $1.4MM per year in salary ... So, he's affordable. And Houston is paying him the most they have ever paid a coach.

He coaches at a Group of 5 school ... So, coaching at a Power School is a step up.

He's recruited the state of Florida ... Meaning, he would come with established relationships.

He's fresh off of a national title win and coach of the year award.

He's coaching in an ""urban area" in a pro sports town ... So, Miami's culture wouldn't be a huge transition for him.

And, evidently, the guy is a fan of The U, 30 for 30. And he's using that model for Houston.

So, I get the interest, and I can see the fit.

But, as I'm on record posting, I don't think he is an "automatic yes" for Miami. Houston is ranked, and Herman might like the idea of making them the beast of the Group of 5 ... Especially, if Houston pays him even more money to stay.

Add to that, Southern Cal now has an opening ... It's pretty easy to see him preferring that gig, if they come calling.
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Good stuff.
You offer some very good points.
But I would argue that, right now, Houston is more committed to having an excellent football program than UM.
And it's not through words, but action.
That school has put themselves in a good position to get good coaches because 2 of their last 3 have moved on
to very good programs.
Which is probably a big reason why Herman sought, and landed, that job.
I don't know if UM is the job he has in mind to catapult from Houston.
 
The Big 12 could expand with Houston this making them a big 5 conference and take away that Miami draw.
 
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Everything I've read about prospective Big 12 expansion says they're taking a school from the East. They get no benefit from adding another Texas school.
 
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