What’s the secret behind first-year head coach Tom Herman’s success at Houston? Hugging. Real, palpable, hugs.
In a Monday presser Herman spoke about the types of hugs he gives his players and the kind of love that goes around the Cougars program. When Herman hugs, it’s not a Vince Vaughn “ass-out” hug (via Houston Chronicle’s Joseph Duarte):
. @UHCougarFB @CoachTomHerman soundbyte of the year | “Love you bro, love you dog, that ain’t it.” pic.twitter.com/Lm1Rd5Z21w
— Joseph Duarte (@Joseph_Duarte) November 17, 2015
Listening to Herman, it’s easy to see how a team could adapt to his style and start a season 10-0.