University of Houston Athletics
Houston Picked a Close Second in West Division
7/15/2019 8:41:00 PM | Football
Cougars collect 162 points, stand only three points behind Memphis, in Preseason Poll
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The University of Houston Football team received 162 points in the American Athletic Conference Preseason Football Media Poll to rank a close second in the West Division.
Under the leadership of Head Coach Dana Holgorsen, the Cougars received 14 first-place votes by media voters and trailed preseason West Division favorite Memphis by only three points.
The Cougars also received four points from voters to win The American championship, joining UCF, Cincinnati and Memphis as the only teams to receive points in that category.
Tulane (108), SMU (87), Navy (70) and Tulsa (38) rounded out the rest of the West Division in the poll.
UCF was picked to win the East Division after collecting 19 first-place votes and 169 points. The Knights were also the league's preseason favorite with 12 points.
Cincinnati (157), USF (107), Temple (101), ECU (66) and UConn (30) completed the poll for the East Division.
The Preseason Poll was unveiled Tuesday morning prior to Commissioner Mike Aresco's opening address at The American Summer Kickoff & Football Media Days in Newport, R.I.
Holgorsen was joined by senior quarterback D'Eriq King, senior offensive lineman Josh Jones, senior defensive lineman Aymiel Fleming and senior punter Dane Roy.
PRESEASON POLL
American Championship
West Division
East Division
COVERAGE
The American Athletic Conference Digital Network continues its coverage from American Football Media Day on Tuesday.
Legendary sports broadcaster Verne Lundquist serves as the host of Tuesday's podium sessions, which features opening remarks from Commissioner Mike Aresco, three coaches' roundtable sessions and a student-athlete roundtable discussion.
Both American Digital Network shows will be streamed on the Houston Football Facebook page, American Athletic Conference Facebook and on Twitter from @American_Conf.
ESPN3 COVERAGE
ESPN will show live coverage of the Summer Kickoff and Media Days from Noon to 2 p.m. (CDT), Tuesday. Matt Schick and Rene Ingoglia will anchor the coverage, which will feature interviews with all 12 head coaches as well as Aresco.
BUY SEASON TICKETS
University of Houston Football season tickets are currently on sale. Fans can visit uhcougars.com/tickets at any time or call 713-462-6647 during regular business hours to purchase season tickets now.
As season ticket holders, fans receive numerous benefits throughout the season, including priority access to postseason tickets, single-game ticket pre-sales and discounts for home games, exclusive offers to the Red Zone, special discounts on selected food, beverages and merchandise at home games in TDECU Stadium and much more.
Fans who purchase 2019 season tickets also will receive tickets for the AdvoCare Texas Kickoff against Washington State on Sept. 13 in their packages.
Houston Football kicks off the 2019 season when it meets Oklahoma at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 1, in Norman, Okla. That game will be shown on ABC.
Under the leadership of Head Coach Dana Holgorsen, the Cougars received 14 first-place votes by media voters and trailed preseason West Division favorite Memphis by only three points.
The Cougars also received four points from voters to win The American championship, joining UCF, Cincinnati and Memphis as the only teams to receive points in that category.
Tulane (108), SMU (87), Navy (70) and Tulsa (38) rounded out the rest of the West Division in the poll.
UCF was picked to win the East Division after collecting 19 first-place votes and 169 points. The Knights were also the league's preseason favorite with 12 points.
Cincinnati (157), USF (107), Temple (101), ECU (66) and UConn (30) completed the poll for the East Division.
The Preseason Poll was unveiled Tuesday morning prior to Commissioner Mike Aresco's opening address at The American Summer Kickoff & Football Media Days in Newport, R.I.
Holgorsen was joined by senior quarterback D'Eriq King, senior offensive lineman Josh Jones, senior defensive lineman Aymiel Fleming and senior punter Dane Roy.
PRESEASON POLL
American Championship
| Rk. | Team | Points |
| 1. | UCF | 12 |
| 2. | Cincinnati | 8 |
| 3. | Memphis | 6 |
| 4. | Houston | 4 |
West Division
| Rk. | Team (1st-Place Votes) | Points |
| 1. | Memphis (15) | 165 |
| 2. | Houston (14) | 162 |
| 3. | Tulane | 108 |
| 4. | SMU (1) | 87 |
| 5. | Navy | 70 |
| 6. | Tulsa | 38 |
East Division
| Rk. | Team (1st-Place Votes) | Points |
| 1. | UCF (19) | 169 |
| 2. | Cincinnati (11) | 157 |
| 3. | USF | 107 |
| 4. | Temple | 101 |
| 5. | ECU | 66 |
| 6. | UConn | 30 |
COVERAGE
The American Athletic Conference Digital Network continues its coverage from American Football Media Day on Tuesday.
Legendary sports broadcaster Verne Lundquist serves as the host of Tuesday's podium sessions, which features opening remarks from Commissioner Mike Aresco, three coaches' roundtable sessions and a student-athlete roundtable discussion.
Both American Digital Network shows will be streamed on the Houston Football Facebook page, American Athletic Conference Facebook and on Twitter from @American_Conf.
ESPN3 COVERAGE
ESPN will show live coverage of the Summer Kickoff and Media Days from Noon to 2 p.m. (CDT), Tuesday. Matt Schick and Rene Ingoglia will anchor the coverage, which will feature interviews with all 12 head coaches as well as Aresco.
BUY SEASON TICKETS
University of Houston Football season tickets are currently on sale. Fans can visit uhcougars.com/tickets at any time or call 713-462-6647 during regular business hours to purchase season tickets now.
As season ticket holders, fans receive numerous benefits throughout the season, including priority access to postseason tickets, single-game ticket pre-sales and discounts for home games, exclusive offers to the Red Zone, special discounts on selected food, beverages and merchandise at home games in TDECU Stadium and much more.
Fans who purchase 2019 season tickets also will receive tickets for the AdvoCare Texas Kickoff against Washington State on Sept. 13 in their packages.
Houston Football kicks off the 2019 season when it meets Oklahoma at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 1, in Norman, Okla. That game will be shown on ABC.
– UHCougars.com –
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