Inside the Rebirth of Texas Football

[LongfellowDrew]

AUSTIN, Texas — They didn't even know how to meet. Worse, they didn't really care.

Slouched in chairs in a team meeting room last December—days removed from what has become the deflating, accepted routine of another losing season—there was an odd sense of comfort on the Texas football team. They were stretched over their cowhide leather seats, feet propped up, making zero eye contact, flipping through phones when change walked through the door.

This, everyone, is the ugly truth of what has happened to the Texas Longhorns.

"I stood up and looked around the room," head coach Tom Herman says of his first team meeting at Texas, "and thought, 'What the hell is this?'"

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2728242-inside-the-rebirth-of-texas-football

 

[Bwilk55]

AUSTIN, Texas — They didn't even know how to meet. Worse, they didn't really care.

Slouched in chairs in a team meeting room last December—days removed from what has become the deflating, accepted routine of another losing season—there was an odd sense of comfort on the Texas football team. They were stretched over their cowhide leather seats, feet propped up, making zero eye contact, flipping through phones when change walked through the door.

This, everyone, is the ugly truth of what has happened to the Texas Longhorns.

"I stood up and looked around the room," head coach Tom Herman says of his first team meeting at Texas, "and thought, 'What the hell is this?'"

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2728242-inside-the-rebirth-of-texas-football

This is a really great read. Everyone should check it out.

 

[LongfellowDrew]

This is a really great read. Everyone should check it out.

Everyday I read stories and it gets me excited about this hire but I'm still cautious at the same time. I have my expectations but it's not just W's I'm looking for.

 

[oldhorn2]

damn Longfellow....sorry I can only give you one like for that.

 

[LonghornMM]

Outstanding article. Can't wait to see the results on the field from what all Tom Herman has done and will continue to do. The guy is a winner, and Texas will win under him!

 

[UTGrad87]

I hope it's rebirth and not after birth! I'm not believing any hype any longer. I need to see results on the field.

 

[Bwilk55]

I hope it's rebirth and not after birth! I'm not believing any hype any longer. I need to see results on the field.

That is reasonable. Strong's hired had a lot of hype surrounding it and a lot of hope for a successful season. The environment around Herman seems to have a different feel though. I am cautiously optimistic.

 

[oldhorn2]

is the game going to be on FS1?

 

[UT88Hookem]

That's an outstanding article ! It would appear that Herman has won over his players with his ability to lead by example. I think this teams upcoming season results will change alot of the "naysayers" here.

 

[crazypatriotguy]

Great read.

 

[LonghornMM]

is the game going to be on FS1?

Yes, the Maryland/Texas game is on FS1 at 11AM.

 

[Silent Banjo]

I have a mystical sense that Texas will capture a title within the next three years. Herman will shoulder aside Saban and Meyer as THEE coach.

 

[Pumpedup55]

I have a mystical sense that Texas will capture a title within the next three years. Herman will shoulder aside Saban and Meyer as THEE coach.

It will take a lot more than one title and 3 seasons to do that

 

[LongfellowDrew]

I have a mystical sense that Texas will capture a title within the next three years. Herman will shoulder aside Saban and Meyer as THEE coach.

The kool aid is strong in this one! LOL it's cool to see optimism but let's get a winning season first.

 

[Crimson_Warrior]

Pretty sure Herman can get you guys to 9-3 or 10-2. You would not have to be a super-talented coach to achieve that at a school like yours, which has a lot of advantages.

I think the real question is, can he get you guys a natty. Takes talent and even some luck to do that. Hope not, but we'll see I guess.

 

[LongfellowDrew]

 

[EWNHorn]

Now I want to go run through a wall!!!!!

 

[GuaranteedFresh!]

Dang 77 is a big boy and got thrashed by Poona. Came in too high for Poona brotha!

 

[RoboCocks21]

Is 77 Vahe?

 

[Pumpedup55]

Is 77 Vahe?

No. Pretty sure he's 90

 

[UTGrad87]

It's after birth, not rebirth. Our players are not good. Got manhandled by Maryland.

 

[RoboCocks21]

Abort it

 

[HighStickHarry]

I have a mystical sense that Texas will capture a title within the next three years. Herman will shoulder aside Saban and Meyer as THEE coach.