I didn’t realize, but Applewhite was the OC when Alabama played Houston in Tuscaloosa in 2007. That was the game where the Coogs almost came from behind and won at the end. He was also the OC at Rice the year before when the Coogs barely beat Rice 31-30. Lastly, he was the QB during the “temp stands” game at Robertson.
Houston’s Major Applewhite: Nick Saban most influential coach I’ve worked with
“Working a year with Nick Saban. I just think he’s in the major leagues and a lot of people are playing farm-A ball,” Applewhite told reporters. “He is ahead of the game. Just his organization, that hand he has in everything, the way he distributes roles and gives everybody a sense of purpose and a sense of motivation when they walk in the office.”