Texas football coach Tom Herman continues to move at his own pace during a methodical search to find a new offensive coordinator and defensive coordinator.
It has been 10 days since Herman officially removed Tim Beck and Todd Orlando from their respective coordinator positions, and it does not appear the coach is in a rush to find replacements. The candidates who have been discussed are LSU’s Joe Brady, USC’s Graham Harrell, and former Rutgers coach Chris Ash. Ash was interviewed in Austin on Thursday, while Herman spoke to Harrell this past week. Neither has received an official contract offer. However, we know they are on Herman’s short list.
Meanwhile, FootballScoop.com reported Beck is a coaching candidate at Lamar.
Herman has been moving in silence. There are at least four offensive coordinators and defensive coordinators, respectively, Herman is interested in, but those names have been hard to come by. There has been a lot of speculation about Herman’s next moves, but the coach has been keeping a lot of people guessing.
That is by design.
Herman is so determined to keep information about his coaching searching under wraps, he recently tightened his inner circle. He is doing everything within his power to avoid the leaking of information because Herman believes that is the best method to interview and hire candidates to improve the football program, according to my sources.
Here is what I was learned this week.
One of the reasons Herman is fighting to make sure his candidate list is not leaked to the media is because he does not want to give opposing schools an opportunity to retain their current coaches.
For instance, after Herman’s interest in Brady became public, LSU coach Ed Oregon immediately declared there was a plan in place to keep his passing game coordinator. Meanwhile, Harrell was reportedly offered a new contract after Herman’s interest in the offensive coordinator became public. Needless to say, those are a few reasons why there has not been a lot of information out of Moncrief recently.
In addition, if information is leaked out, assistant coaches often feel outside pressure to remain with the team. When coaches do not want an assistant to leave, they will use a variety of tactics to get them to stay, especially for a lateral position and responsibility. From what I can tell, Herman is trying to avoid that scenario.
Meanwhile, my sources indicated Herman does not want opposing schools to use a candidate list against Texas in recruiting. Herman has tightened the screws because once a name becomes public, the concern withing the building is opposing schools can use misinformation about a candidate to negatively recruit against Texas.
My sources inside the building said Herman has been forced to address misinformation about his coaching search multiple times since making changes to his coaching staff. Nevertheless, I was told after Herman discredits those false reports, he and the staff are selling players on the opportunity to play for Texas.
In addition, Herman is attempting to build relationships with candidates before making a final decision. From what I have been able to gather, it is important to Herman for him to have chemistry with his future coordinators. Herman is not going to pull the trigger on a new hire until the chemistry is apparent, which ranges between coaching philosophies and simple day-to-day communication.
That is why there is no timetable on Herman’s decision.
I was told Herman’s is content to wait until after signing day to begin hiring coordinators. In my opinion, Herman could easily offer contracts to the coaches he has identified as top candidates at any moment. However, there is a chance Herman will wait another week to secure this year’s class before making his hires.
Typically, we hear about the top candidates, the backup plans, and know when every interview is taking place. It appears Herman prefers for everything to happen behind closed doors. Herman’s interview process does not result in sexy headlines, but his rationale makes sense.
Basically, every Longhorn observer is being forced to exercise patience.
Of course, that is easier said than done.
I will keep you posted.
It has been 10 days since Herman officially removed Tim Beck and Todd Orlando from their respective coordinator positions, and it does not appear the coach is in a rush to find replacements. The candidates who have been discussed are LSU’s Joe Brady, USC’s Graham Harrell, and former Rutgers coach Chris Ash. Ash was interviewed in Austin on Thursday, while Herman spoke to Harrell this past week. Neither has received an official contract offer. However, we know they are on Herman’s short list.
Meanwhile, FootballScoop.com reported Beck is a coaching candidate at Lamar.
Herman has been moving in silence. There are at least four offensive coordinators and defensive coordinators, respectively, Herman is interested in, but those names have been hard to come by. There has been a lot of speculation about Herman’s next moves, but the coach has been keeping a lot of people guessing.
That is by design.
Herman is so determined to keep information about his coaching searching under wraps, he recently tightened his inner circle. He is doing everything within his power to avoid the leaking of information because Herman believes that is the best method to interview and hire candidates to improve the football program, according to my sources.
Here is what I was learned this week.
One of the reasons Herman is fighting to make sure his candidate list is not leaked to the media is because he does not want to give opposing schools an opportunity to retain their current coaches.
For instance, after Herman’s interest in Brady became public, LSU coach Ed Oregon immediately declared there was a plan in place to keep his passing game coordinator. Meanwhile, Harrell was reportedly offered a new contract after Herman’s interest in the offensive coordinator became public. Needless to say, those are a few reasons why there has not been a lot of information out of Moncrief recently.
In addition, if information is leaked out, assistant coaches often feel outside pressure to remain with the team. When coaches do not want an assistant to leave, they will use a variety of tactics to get them to stay, especially for a lateral position and responsibility. From what I can tell, Herman is trying to avoid that scenario.
Meanwhile, my sources indicated Herman does not want opposing schools to use a candidate list against Texas in recruiting. Herman has tightened the screws because once a name becomes public, the concern withing the building is opposing schools can use misinformation about a candidate to negatively recruit against Texas.
My sources inside the building said Herman has been forced to address misinformation about his coaching search multiple times since making changes to his coaching staff. Nevertheless, I was told after Herman discredits those false reports, he and the staff are selling players on the opportunity to play for Texas.
In addition, Herman is attempting to build relationships with candidates before making a final decision. From what I have been able to gather, it is important to Herman for him to have chemistry with his future coordinators. Herman is not going to pull the trigger on a new hire until the chemistry is apparent, which ranges between coaching philosophies and simple day-to-day communication.
That is why there is no timetable on Herman’s decision.
I was told Herman’s is content to wait until after signing day to begin hiring coordinators. In my opinion, Herman could easily offer contracts to the coaches he has identified as top candidates at any moment. However, there is a chance Herman will wait another week to secure this year’s class before making his hires.
Typically, we hear about the top candidates, the backup plans, and know when every interview is taking place. It appears Herman prefers for everything to happen behind closed doors. Herman’s interview process does not result in sexy headlines, but his rationale makes sense.
Basically, every Longhorn observer is being forced to exercise patience.
Of course, that is easier said than done.
I will keep you posted.
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