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Tom Herman, one of the most sought after coaching candidates in the country, is close to remaining at Houston.
Herman has “agreed in principle” to a contract extension, the Houston Chronicle reported.
Herman broke the news at his news conference Monday.
“We are moving in the right direction,” Herman told reporters Monday.
.@CoachTomHerman says he has agreement in principle on new contract with @UHCougarFB. pic.twitter.com/qMs2DvaK2s
— Mark Berman (@MarkBerman_) November 30, 2015
Coach Tom Herman says he has ‘agreed in principle’ on contract with @UHCougarFB
— Joseph Duarte (@Joseph_Duarte) November 30, 2015
BREAKING: University of Houston reaches deal with Tom Herman. https://t.co/Ly4ul1xkpX #GoCoogs #hounews #housports
— Houston Chronicle (@HoustonChron) November 30, 2015
Herman has been mentioned as a candidate at several high profile jobs, including South Carolina and Georgia.
He led Houston to the American Athletic Conference West Division championship. The Cougars (11-1) are ranked No. 17 in the AP Top 25 Poll.
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