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5 Shocking Takeaways from Tom Herman on State of Texas Football

By James Caldwell

Nov 12, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Tom Herman watches play against the Tulane Green Wave in the second half at TDECU Stadium. Houston won 30 to 18. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Tom Herman watches play against the Tulane Green Wave in the second half at TDECU Stadium. Houston won 30 to 18. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 3, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars defensive tackle Ed Oliver (10) attempts to make a tackle on Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Dede Westbrook (11) during the game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars defensive tackle Ed Oliver (10) attempts to make a tackle on Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Dede Westbrook (11) during the game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

(5) Herman Was Shocked by Lack of Defensive TDs

Tom Herman was presented with this shocking fact from last season: the Texas defense and special teams scored 0 TDs in 2016. Meanwhile, the Houston Cougars had several under Herman and Alabama seemed to rack one up every other defensive series.

“Wow,” was Herman’s shocked response when presented with Texas’ non-offensive TD stat. So, how does he get this year’s team to actually score on defense?

“Honestly, it’s a trusting in your training. And, the ability to go out and not think and just play. That puts you a step ahead, rather than a step behind. When you’ve been trained mentally over and over, and your body is in great, peak condition and you stick your foot in the ground and go execute your training, really good things happen.

“When you’re out there thinking, tip-toeing, feeling around, or evaluating – you’re going to be a step or two behind.”

Unfortunately, the latter seemed to be part of Texas Football’s identity last year. The players seemed to be reacting instead of proactively hunting the ball or reading the QB.

Coach Herman is looking to change the culture of Texas Football by getting the players to push through the wall, be physical, be ready to compete, get in shape, and be mentally prepared for championship-level football.

Next: The #1 Reason Why Texas Fired Strong & Hired Herman

We will be shocked if this advanced training does not pay off in 2017 because Coach Herman is not going to let anyone slide if they want to play football for Texas. We’ll get the first real glimpse at what this all means at the Texas Spring Game on April 15 in Austin.

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