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Top 5 Coaches to Likely Replace Charlie Strong at Texas

By Michael Collins

Nov 19, 2016; Lawrence, KS, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Charlie Strong before the game against Kansas at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Rohman-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Lawrence, KS, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Charlie Strong before the game against Kansas at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Rohman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 3, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Tom Herman runs onto the field before a game against the Oklahoma Sooners at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Tom Herman runs onto the field before a game against the Oklahoma Sooners at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 2: Tom Herman

Most Recent Position: Head Coach, Houston, 2015-Present
Overall Coaching Record: 22-3
National Titles: None

Tom Herman is the coach many see stepping in at Texas, and the one the most rumors are flying about right now. The only reason he’s not number one on this list is we simply don’t see it happening.

Related Story: Texas Boosters Reportedly Pushing Hard for Tom Herman

Why He’d Be a Good Choice:

Obviously Herman has a ton of upside. He’s a quality coach, he has a great rapport with players and their families, and he’s a masterful recruiter. He’s also a coach of impeccable character, something overlooked in many coaching searches.

The way he’s brought the Houston program to national prominence in just two short seasons is nothing short of miraculous, and every program with a vacancy in the nation is gunning for him as their head coach whether they admit it or not.

Why He’d Be a Poor Choice:

It’s hard to point to any downside to hiring Tom Herman other than his lack of experience. While his body of work with Houston is impressive, it’s also short – and done against much lesser competition than he would face in the Big 12.

Herman has stated he’s very happy at Houston and athletic director Hunter Yurachek has publicly stated he’s willing to do whatever is necessary to keep Herman happy and coaching at Houston. It would really take an unbeatable offer from Texas to pull him away from his current post.

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