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Report: Some at Houston want former Baylor coach Art Briles to replace Tom Herman

There is a "small faction" within the University of Houston that will ask university president Renu Khator to consider bringing back Art Briles, according to a report from the Houston Chronicle's Joseph Duarte. Houston head coach Tom Herman agreed to replace Charlie Strong and become the head coach of Texas on Saturday.

There is also a small faction that will ask Houston president Renu Khator to consider bringing back Art Briles, sources say

— Joseph Duarte (@Joseph_Duarte) November 26, 2016

Briles was the Houston head coach from 2003-2007, leading the Cougars to a 34-28 record in those five seasons.