Tom Herman Press Conference Set for Friday
12/17/2014 12:00:00 AM | Cougar Pride
HOUSTON - Named the 2014 Frank Broyles Award winner as the nation's top assistant coach last week and Houston head coach on Tuesday, Tom Herman will be officially introduced as Houston Football's 13th head coach in an introductory press conference Friday at 12 p.m. inside the TDECU Stadium Club.
Houston Athletics is inviting all Houston Football Season Ticket members and Cougar Pride members to welcome Herman and his family to the city of Houston. Season ticket members from the 2014 season and those who place $50 deposits for 2015 season tickets at UHCougars.com/2015 will be eligible to attend the event. The Houston Athletics Ticket Sales Team will also be on site for fans to place their 2015 deposits at the time of the press conference.
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Friday's event will feature remarks from University of Houston Chancellor Dr. Renu Khator, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Mack Rhoades, University of Houston Board of Regents Chairman Tilman J. Fertitta and Herman along with a question-and-answer session with the media.
Parking for the event will be located in lot 12A at the Corner of Wheeler Ave. and Scott St. Those attending Friday's event are reminded that commencement ceremonies will be in progress Friday at Hofheinz Pavilion and should plan ahead for potential traffic congestions and limited parking.
Houston fans can also watch the press conference live, free of charge, on UHCougars.com All-Access. Live updates from the press conference can be found on Houston's Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts throughout the day.
In addition to Friday's press conference, Herman will also join Scott Van Pelt and Ryen Russillo show on ESPN Radio at 1:30 p.m. CT along with Matt Thomas on SportsTalk 790 AM at 12:45 p.m., ESPN Central Texas (Waco) 1660 AM at 3 p.m. and ESPN 97.5 FM in Houston at 5 p.m. Stay tuned to the @UHCougarFB twitter account for more updates on Herman's appearances.
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2015 SEASON TICKET DEPOSITS
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