AUSTIN, Texas — Forgive Tom Herman his superstitions.
Asked on Monday about the success of the Texas Longhorns in avoiding positive COVID-19 cases since the on-boarding process for football began back in June, Herman was reluctant to address the issue.
“I hate to even talk about it because I don’t want to jinx it,” Herman said. “We could certainly be next — I don’t think anybody has a secret formula. I think our guys are really bought in. I think they understand the diligence that’s necessary.”
In recent weeks, Herman mentioned that the players have been so diligent in reporting any potential symptoms that Texas has held them out of practice as a precaution until the medical staff could rule out coronavirus.