Herman joining the AAC to be poached by a Texas team in the big 12 part 2? (Herman come back?). In all seriousness, this might be a slam dunk hire for FAU.
His wife and he burned way too many bridges on the way out to ever really be considered again at Houston. He’d have to get a divorce and mature a lot before they’d ever consider him again.
It's not that bad of a gig. They are joining the AAC (which he's familiar with). He gets access to Florida recruits, gets to live in a really nice place, doesn't have to beat blue blood programs, and FAU success can lead to other coaching jobs.
Man, I hope so. He's a good coach, just kind of an immature weirdo. Oddly enough, he was actually improving his people skills when he got fired from Texas, so maybe FAU will be getting a better version of the dude. I also think he's well suited to a G5 gig. There should be less pressure and his roster will likely better suit his style of coaching (spread the ball around, make things easy on the QB). He kicked ass at UH.
FAU may have an easier shot a the CFP than UCF starting 2024 depending on how the new AAC is viewed and may end up being the second Florida team to make the CFP.
Fau is trying, but usf does still have more money and is further along. fAU is taking shots with coaches while usf is doing something. Deion would be interesting, but I think chadwell is the better choice. Deion will leave in like 2-3 years or absolutely tank the program. Chadwell might leave, but you could also get 4-6 years out of him and he has a better track record at this level.
Remember that time you guys thought you ruined our chance at a championship game by coming back from 28-0, only to lose on 2 amazing catches in the 4th quarter? That was awesome
Herman needs to embrace that his playcalling is what made him what he is today and quit outsourcing it to over the hill playcallers. Either do it yourself or hire someone who matches your style. This was his #2 mistake at Texas.
Yeah, I wasn’t gonna feel the sting of rejection til I saw him struttin’ around with another G5. I guess AD Ingram is either gonna look real stupid or like a genius in a year or two.
Makes a lot of sense for Herman honestly. If Herman is aiming for another bigtime P5 job taking a mid-tier P5 job can only hurt him if he falters, his existing resume at that level already speaks for itself.
Wow. Great hire. I suspect Herman is going to make it back to the top half of P5...he was so close to breaking through at Texas and has no doubt been humbled.
I remember when people were beside themselves that LSU hired Coach O instead of Herman. Coach O won a championship and got fired. Herman also got fired, but no championship.
This is a great hire! Dude got memed on hard for his work at Texas, but he was spectacular at UH and I really think he'd be able to replicate that success at FAU
He's pretty arrogant and rubs people the wrong way. But I also appreciated how he and his wife stood up for Courtney Smith when a lot of people were still covering for Zach Smith.
All I know (or think I know) about Tom Herman: a. He was associated with Ohio State, Houston, Texas, and then disappeared 2. He coached the Houston team that had Ed Oliver and whipped the Noles ass in the Chick-fil-A Bowl, leading to a long ass quiet drive home (our QB was Sean Mcqwire so…) D. His wife was smoking hot.
I live and work in Kalamazoo, MI. Total trust me bro but I talked to a guy today that works for WMU and he told me don’t be shocked if they get Deion. He said that WMU has talked to him directly. Now, I have absolutely zero way of confirming any of what he said. But I want credit here if it happens
As a Buckeye, I’ll always appreciate what he did at Ohio State. I especially enjoyed hearing the stories from the semi-final game against Bama when the Tide coaching staff admitted that going into halftime they knew they were fucked because they realized Tom had their number. With that being said, aside from obvious monetary gains, it hasn’t appeared that since leaving Houston, that his career has been going in a positive trajectory. Here’s hoping that he can right his ship at this stop and get back to some big boy football
Lane Kiffin -> Willie Taggart -> Tom Herman. I don’t know what it means but it’s interesting
Big name coaches good or bad want to live in Boca for a few years while they try and redeem their career
It means we are a Meme school.
I got a lot of thoughts on Tom Hermann, but he’s won two NY6 Bowls and the other two have combined to lose one.
Tom Herman is a good coach though. If he didn’t have an attitude problem, he would probably be at a P5.
Don’t forget Carl Pelini
Shudders at Willie Taggart memories
It means that FAU has proven that coaches can win there, which lets you attract some bigger names despite being a G5
Herman joining the AAC to be poached by a Texas team in the big 12 part 2? (Herman come back?). In all seriousness, this might be a slam dunk hire for FAU.
Third biggest hire in school history since Schelly (RIP) and Lane.
His wife and he burned way too many bridges on the way out to ever really be considered again at Houston. He’d have to get a divorce and mature a lot before they’d ever consider him again.
Vomit. He treated a lot of the campus staff like shit too.
O god please no.
Ok cool, hoot ‘em?
Was definitely one of the funnier moments being a Texas fan. Pole Assassin obviously is a different tier.
OK, Cool, Hoot'Em. 👌
Whoa, that isn’t nearly as big a job as I thought he’d land (no offense to FAU, it’s just that he has been rumored for so many other openings).
None taken, but with the 12-team playoff announced today, it might be the easier role to get in it at a AAC school than at a P5.
I wonder if it’s more of a personal preference. Dude could be back at it at a much bigger job imo
It's not that bad of a gig. They are joining the AAC (which he's familiar with). He gets access to Florida recruits, gets to live in a really nice place, doesn't have to beat blue blood programs, and FAU success can lead to other coaching jobs.
We were apparently talking to him.
Lmao wait what, that’s a great hire
Man, I hope so. He's a good coach, just kind of an immature weirdo. Oddly enough, he was actually improving his people skills when he got fired from Texas, so maybe FAU will be getting a better version of the dude. I also think he's well suited to a G5 gig. There should be less pressure and his roster will likely better suit his style of coaching (spread the ball around, make things easy on the QB). He kicked ass at UH.
Will FAU be the next Florida G5 with a dominant run in the AAC?
USF just can’t catch a break lmao
FAU may have an easier shot a the CFP than UCF starting 2024 depending on how the new AAC is viewed and may end up being the second Florida team to make the CFP.
Yes.
Is FAU joining the AAC?
Fau is trying, but usf does still have more money and is further along. fAU is taking shots with coaches while usf is doing something. Deion would be interesting, but I think chadwell is the better choice. Deion will leave in like 2-3 years or absolutely tank the program. Chadwell might leave, but you could also get 4-6 years out of him and he has a better track record at this level.
Will FAU beat Florida in the near future? One can only hope
Good point, Golden Knight.
Find someone that loves you as much as FAU loves hiring retread coaches.
Buddy, I need to introduce you to the NHL.
FAU has gotten some good hires recently.
Oh god I need some rest I thought you used an entirely different word from retread
Tom aint a retread
What are your flairs?
Jeff Fisher won’t like your take
We have a type it seems
We are truly Meme U. Let's GOOOOOOOOOO!
Oh that’s really bad for us
Everything always is.
You're really being put through the meat grinder. Pun intended.
As it should be Cattle. See you next year.
Remember that time you guys thought you ruined our chance at a championship game by coming back from 28-0, only to lose on 2 amazing catches in the 4th quarter? That was awesome
Tim Beck is at NC State as OC.
Herman needs to embrace that his playcalling is what made him what he is today and quit outsourcing it to over the hill playcallers. Either do it yourself or hire someone who matches your style. This was his #2 mistake at Texas.
Herman has never had a losing season as a head coach, and has a Peach Bowl win (w/Houston) and a Sugar Bowl win (w/Texas). Nice pickup for FAU.
Herman is a menace in bowl games. He’s basically Batman with preptime
Never lost to Kansas either
Not gonna lie, honestly a little surprised Herman didn't get a bigger job but a BIG hire for FAU
That's an excellent hire, statement of intent moving into the AAC.
FINALLY!!! Mensa idiot and pee chart analyst get another gig!
Damn, AAC is going to be fun next year.
I’m a little envious, not gonna lie. Especially since Herman was reportedly in the mix for UAB
Yeah, I wasn’t gonna feel the sting of rejection til I saw him struttin’ around with another G5. I guess AD Ingram is either gonna look real stupid or like a genius in a year or two.
Fantastic hire for FAU. Dude can coach. Wasn’t even bad at Texas.
Makes a lot of sense for Herman honestly. If Herman is aiming for another bigtime P5 job taking a mid-tier P5 job can only hurt him if he falters, his existing resume at that level already speaks for itself.
As long as he has zero involvement with recruiting, FAU will be fine. If not, their 2023 class will be gone by 2026.
He’s a great coach, if he can just fix his attitude and ego, he’d be an elite coach.
FAU will never lose another bowl game
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And all their players will get kisses
Lane’s first and third years were some of the most fun I’ve had watching football, they averaged like 40 points a game.
Great hire for FAU, excited for them.
Can we get another home and home please?
Wow. Great hire. I suspect Herman is going to make it back to the top half of P5...he was so close to breaking through at Texas and has no doubt been humbled.
He’s gonna keep the good and cut out a lot of the knucklehead shit. I bet he learned a lot.
Good hire, I honestly wanted CU to get him
I would not have minded that at all. Wonder who the Buffs manage to land
wow. break out the bubble gum!
Kind of surprised Cincinnati didn't take a shot on him.
He didn't want to have to come back to TDECU
How am I suppose to feel right now?
Good. Very good.
How you felt when Lane was here.
Tom has never had a losing season and has never lost a bowl game, I feel great about it
This means Cincinnati never offered right
Damn the AAC is about to be fun.
I remember when people were beside themselves that LSU hired Coach O instead of Herman. Coach O won a championship and got fired. Herman also got fired, but no championship.
Tom Herman the first weekend he is without Michelle in Miami
Herman is a good coach. He just thought he was untouchable as he was riding around in private jets and fucking Kendra Scott. That led to his demise.
Wait, like the designer Kendra Scott?
This times 1000. Spot on.
Let’s see if he grew up or not. If he did, he can be a really good coach.
Will he hire Zach Smith?
Coach Mensa is now a Florida Man
The Rise and Fall of Tom Herman in such a short period should be an ESPN 30 for 30 lol
Wow! FAU be getting them big name coaches!
Awesome hire for FAU, I genuinely thought Herman was going to be at Cincinnati
Fuck Tom Herman
Nice hire for FAU.
actually a great get for FAU
Wow, FAU wants to make a splash in the AAC. That's a great hire.
I’m shocked he couldn’t do better honestly. Good for him though.
FAU is going to be in the top G5 conference and is located in a great area for recruiting. It's actually a pretty good spot to rebound to.
Great hire for FAU
A Florida G5 team hires a fired Texas head coach to replace Willie Taggart. This reminds me of something somehow.
Haha, true, although their career at Texas were pretty different.
hope it goes better than when a Florida P5 team hired a Texas head-coach-in-waiting
He may not win right away, but FAU's pee is going to get much clearer.
We are Florida ATLANTIC after all.
Okay I'm surprised but he will do well there and then get another big job (no offense FAU this is a great get)
Bring back the pee chart!!!
Thank you Western Kentucky for beating us. You did us a huge solid.
By a 2-Point Conversion in OT too.
This is a great hire! Dude got memed on hard for his work at Texas, but he was spectacular at UH and I really think he'd be able to replicate that success at FAU
He seems to be better in the "plucky underdog" role than he does as the favorite.
Tom Herman isn’t even a bad coach.
Kind of thought Herman could have held out for a bigger job, but I guess he is kinda an ass.
He's pretty arrogant and rubs people the wrong way. But I also appreciated how he and his wife stood up for Courtney Smith when a lot of people were still covering for Zach Smith.
Sick I wonder if this saves us some money
Bring applewhite and then everyone gets monkeys and hookers. Win-win scenario fr
Herman going the Joey Freshwater route to redemption
Lol
I think he is subtweeting Pete Thamel for "breaking" the same news without crediting Brett
Herman in west palm beach seems like a risky idea. Hope the marriage counseling is going well.
Okay... 👍
hearing Michigan LB coach George Helow will be his DC
If he brings Major Applewhite to his staff...
QB Power is back on the menu boys!
God I miss the QB draw... or maybe just Sam
Glade he got a coaching job. Mostly because he is not a good announcer.
Hope he can win road games and games after November.
It's
Nice hire, Owls!
Honestly, great hire. Kind of figured he’d have a shot at the Cincy gig so very surprised.
Does FAU have the best coach in Florida?
Can’t be worse than Taggert
He's won 2 NY6 bowls. He loss less than 5 games at Houston.
So did Cincinnati offer herman and he said no? Did Cincinnati even reach out to him?
Ah the Kiffin career path in excruciatingly detailed progression.
FAU had to have been talking to him before firing Taggart right? This seemed like a quick turn around.
All I know (or think I know) about Tom Herman: a. He was associated with Ohio State, Houston, Texas, and then disappeared 2. He coached the Houston team that had Ed Oliver and whipped the Noles ass in the Chick-fil-A Bowl, leading to a long ass quiet drive home (our QB was Sean Mcqwire so…) D. His wife was smoking hot.
Tommy...Freshwater?
My how the mighty have fallen.
Dude is a good coach, hopefully he can find success there
OK, Cool Hoot Em. 🦉
Surprised he ended up at a party school being a Mensa member and all...
How does FAU end up with a better coach than us
So Cal and So Flo are silimar in most ways, so IDK.
Thank god. He was rumored for us but I'm very happy we didn't go that route
Would've hated that! The entire state of Ohio does not want him back.
Tom Herman is a good coach. Texas shouldn’t have fired him IMO
His win loss record and no P5 schools are willing to take a flier?
Amazing hire
this is a great hire for FAU. he is instantly one of the best coaches in the AAC
Ok cool, Hoot Em
Just don’t let him and his wife use your private jet if they’ve been drinking FAU.
We have an airport, but IDK we have any jets there.
Still don’t like him
Tom Herman to the AAC: Miss me?
I live and work in Kalamazoo, MI. Total trust me bro but I talked to a guy today that works for WMU and he told me don’t be shocked if they get Deion. He said that WMU has talked to him directly. Now, I have absolutely zero way of confirming any of what he said. But I want credit here if it happens
Huh that's a damn good hire now that I think about it why did texas fire him?
He was really disliked by everyone from the top down. If the portal was as active as it is back then, most of our team would have left.
He went out of his way to be an asshole to everyone around him.
Drinking problem, not-so-secret affair with Kendra Scott, and a wild plane ride in the booster’s private jet to name a few reasons.
Should’ve stayed at UH 🥱
You either go to Sabans school for troubled coaches or through FAU to get back into cfb
Why not both?
How the mighty have fallen
Get them pee charts ready boys!
At this point, FAU deserves to lose. I like FAU but after Taggart the best you can do is this asshole?
Damn, that’s a great hire.
I thought he would have a more high profile job tbh. How did Arizona State or Georgia Tech not want him? He’s way better than the coaches they hired.
Yeesh
I wonder if he interviewed with UC? I wouldn’t mind that hire
He turned UC down
Been a rough fall for Taggart since leaving Oregon huh?
I think this is a good hire. Herman can go the Kiffin rout and come out the better. Optimism is appropriate.
Heh. Glad we won't have to deal with him.
And a couple of UAB posters on BlazerTalk are having a meltdown over this hire.....lol
FAU MENSA.
Wowwwwwww look who's back!
I’m in danger
Yes you are meep meeps. Enjoy this year while you can.
Wait, Auburn got Freeze and Herman?
Fau School of coach rehabilitation
Hoot hoot motherfucker!
Sorry bout your luck FAU (see i am the descenting opinion here but notttt a fan)
Future Ole Miss head coach Tom Herman
Ok, cool. Owl em!
Downgrade in my opinion
From Willie? You obviously haven’t seen our team since Lane left.
If he wins more than five games in a season, he qualifies as an upgrade. Taggart went 5-4 (4-2) in 2020 but then went 5-7 twice.
I thought he might end up at Cincy
Good for him. I figured he’d get a coaching job somewhere.
Honestly wanted him to come back as OC, good for him though. I think he is a good coach that is kinda unfairly maligned.
As a Buckeye, I’ll always appreciate what he did at Ohio State. I especially enjoyed hearing the stories from the semi-final game against Bama when the Tide coaching staff admitted that going into halftime they knew they were fucked because they realized Tom had their number. With that being said, aside from obvious monetary gains, it hasn’t appeared that since leaving Houston, that his career has been going in a positive trajectory. Here’s hoping that he can right his ship at this stop and get back to some big boy football
I wish we would’ve hired him to come back and play call but this is a great hire for FAU