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The University of Texas will introduce Tom Herman as the Longhorns new head coach on Sunday with a 5:00 p.m. conference. In attendance alongside the media masses will be former Texas head coach Mack Brown, who bolstered the football program throughout the 2000s and capped an undefeated 2005 season with a National Championship victory over the USC Trojans.
Hearing that Tom Herman invited Mack Brown to his press conference today. Mack will be there in support of his former GA.
— Pete Thamel (@SIPeteThamel) November 27, 2016
Herman had this to say in a statement following the school’s announcement that he was hired as the 30th head coach in Texas history.
"The opportunity to come back to Texas is a dream come true for me and my family, and I can't thank President Fenves and Mike Perrin enough for providing me with this incredible opportunity. Longhorn football has been – and always will be – a national power, winning and playing for national championships with great pride and passion, supported by an unbelievable fan base."
The press conference can be seen live on Longhorn Network at 5:00 p.m. CT or streamed online at TexasSports.com.
You can find everything you need to know about the ‘Horns new head coach and his success at a multitude of stops here, including his time as the Ohio State’s offensive coordinator during its 2014 National Championship season and compiling a 22-4 record as the Houston Cougars head coach.