HOUSTON (AP) — In recent years, Houston has been a stepping stone, a quick stop for up-and-coming coaches on their way to jobs seen as bigger and better.
Art Briles was at Houston before leaving for Baylor. Kevin Sumlin started with the Cougars before moving on to Texas A&M, and last month Tom Herman left for Texas after just two seasons with the Cougars.
On Monday, Houston introduced Major Applewhite as its latest hire and the 38-year-old first-time head coach insisted he's different than those who simply used the job as a springboard.