Chat starts around noon-1 pm yesterday:
- JD came in late from Memphis last night
- Wild morning & will be a crazy reporting day
- Sources confirmed that Herman informed UH that he’s stepping down to take UT position
- Sources also reported that at 5 am, Herman informed LSU that he was leaning towards UT and LSU decided to go with Orgeron
- What’s next for Houston?
- Sources say to watch Dana Holgorsen. Wouldn’t label as top candidate, but could be a strong candidate
- Phillip Montgomery could be considered
- Small faction that will try to convince RK to go after Art Briles
- Jim Leavitt a good possibility - ties to Khator from USF days
- Lincoln Riley been mentioned
- Mike Leach a name thrown around
- Have not heard about Meacham - sounds like he may replace Morris at SMU if he leaves
- Outlier: Dino Babers
- Told that PJ Fleck is probably not a good fit for UH
- CTO and CMA have both expressed interest in the job
- Very fluid situation as far as names, but sources that he trusts have mentioned these names
- Why would Holgorsen leave WV? Making less than Herman this year and has never felt the right fit there.
- Houston is a much better job than it was a decade ago. Facilities are up to date and job is attractive
- Finally have coaches that want to come to Houston - not a Tony Levine situation
- Orlando would be a fantastic hire - stability, continuity
- Texas needs a DC desparately; if he doesn’t get job here, he’ll end up in Austin
- Applewhite is the coach in limbo more than any other staffer; doesn’t see spot at LSU for him and can’t go to Austin.
- Don’t know the logistics of Kyle Allen’s situation. Won’t speculate.
- Not sure if Les Miles an option; thinks he’s a better fit at Baylor. Has said that he’ll hire an offensive minded coordinator. Have not heard his name really associated with UH.
- Sonny Dykes is a name that he’s heard
- Have not really heard anything about Charlie Strong
- JD isn’t going with Herman to Austin