Tom Herman Weekly Press Conference Updates (November 20)

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Follow along here for updates from Tom Herman's Weekly Press Conference.

 

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Herman opens by saying that he is excited about this week. Says with the short week that "this is like a Tuesday."

 

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Herman-"I am excited about our seniors and everything they have been through"

 

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"There is still a ton left to play for, and the guys know that."

 

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Herman says he wants the guys to leave their legacies. Says it is important to head into the off season with momentum. 

 

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"To have that tangible result of winning one that on paper we really shouldn't, is important"-Herman on getting on a bowl game

 

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"Current wins and losses do not matter that much to recruits. You are selling your vision and cultures"

 

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On Poona Ford-"A lot of gratitude from me to Poona. You will not find a harder practicing guy on our football team."

 

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More on Poona-"He finished 3rd on our team in captain voting. He goes so freaking hard all the time. He has two speeds: off and full. All the scouts have told me he will be drafted."

 

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On the extra practices-"The first week or so will be developmental. We will have a lot of coaches on the road recruiting. A lot of individual and fundamental work. Phase two is game prep, and phrase 3 is like a normal game week.

 

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Herman is discussing a potentially new redshirt policy that would allow players to play in 4 games and still redshirt. Says players such as Andrew Beck, Montrell Estell and Kobe Boyce and would be playing this year if that policy was in place. 

 

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"It is rare and it is a weapon"-On Michael Dickson's impact on games

 

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"We have to get stronger on offense."

 

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Herman says Tech will be a very motivated team with the Red Raiders sitting at 5 wins and needing a win for bowl eligibility.

 

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Injury Update: Vahe has a second degree MCL sprain and is out this week. PJ Locke is questionable, but is not likely to play Saturday. Herman says the decision on if Beck wants to return for a 5th year is up to him.

 

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Herman comments on how there has been 2 defensive pass interference in the Longhorns favor when they are on offense out of 419 passes.

 

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"If we play our best on all 3 sides of the football, it's good enough to win. We also know it is going to be a highly motivated football team coming in"-Herman on Tech 

 

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On Chris Warren-"He is happy. He just wants to win. He is excited when he can help his team win."

 

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On the defensive success Texas has had-"There is experience there and a lot of potential. Todd Orlando is as good of a defensive coordinator as there is in the country."