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Houston expects WR D'Eriq King to be available for Texas Tech game

Houston expects WR D’Eriq King to be available for Texas Tech game

As Houston prepares for a game that could quickly become a shootout of sorts with Texas Tech, the Cougars could have one more wide receiver good to go this weekend. D’Eriq King is expected to make his season debut for the Cougars this week after missing the past two games coming off an offseason knee injury.

Houston head coach Major Applewhiteannounced on the radio he feels his young wide…

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Houston, we have a recruiting problem

Houston, we have a recruiting problem

After Tom Herman’s departure from the program, six players from the 2017 class have de-committed | The Daily Cougar Undoubtedly, the Houston Cougars are in the midst of a recruiting crisis two weeks before signing day. A total of 10 high school prospects have de-committed from UH, and the Cougars’ recruiting class rank has plummeted. On Nov. 28, a few days after Herman left the team, the Cougars’…

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Applewhite rounds out staff with three hires

Applewhite rounds out staff with three hires

Under defensive coordinator Mark D’Onofrio, Temple University went from last to top 20 in total defense in the NCAA. | Courtesy UH Athletics For the third time since 2011 the Cougars football team has gone through a head coaching change after Tom Herman and eight others left to work at the University of Texas. Over the break head coach Major Applewhite rounded out his staff with three hires: Mark…

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Change remains constant for Cougars

Change remains constant for Cougars

Major Applewhite looks to replace the school’s all-time leader in winning percentage in his first season as head caoch | File Photo/The Cougar Social: Six seniors saw four head coaching changes during their time as Cougars. Story: When it comes to college sports change is the only constant as rosters turn over every four years and coaches rarely stay in one place long enough to build a legacy.…

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Brian Johnson named football offensive coordinator

Brian Johnson named football offensive coordinator

Brian Johnson, former Mississippi State quarterbacks coach who helped develop Dak Prescott, named as Cougars’ offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach | Courtesy of UH Athletics The Cougars’ new head coach Major Applewhite has named Brian Johnson as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Johnson, a native of Baytown, was the quarterback’s coach at Mississippi State from 2014-2016. For…

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CFT Previews: Las Vegas Bowl Presented by Geico

WHO: Houston (9-3) vs. San Diego State (10-3) WHAT: The 25th Las Vegas Bowl WHEN: 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC WHERE: Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada THE SKINNY:The Las Vegas Bowl may be the scene for one of the top bowl games in the month of December considering some of the talent to be put on display. Mountain West Conference champion San Diego State rides into their second Las Vegas Bowl on the…

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Rattle and Hum Sports Podcast – Bryan and Barnett Show

Podcast host Bryan Houston and Erica Lynn Barnett, Owner of Sidelines & Pearls. Public Relations.Traveling Sports Journalist/Vlogger+ a Boutique & Bakery Co-Owner. talk about the coaching carousel in…

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Major Applewhite is getting billboard treatment in Houston

Major Applewhite is getting billboard treatment in Houston

Following the recent decision to hire Major Applewhite to be the head coach of the Houston Cougars, the University of Houston is going around town putting up dazzling new billboards to spread the news (and maybe sell some season ticket packages).

Houston shared an image of one of the billboards featuring Applewhite’s stern-looking look of determination via Twitter. Four billboards will be placed…

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