Tom Herman's Weekly Press Conference Updates

[Jameson McCausland]

Tom Herman will meet with the media at Noon to discuss Saturday's win against Baylor and the upcoming game against TCU.

Follow along here for live updates.

 

[Jameson McCausland]

During the Big 12 teleconference call, Herman confirmed that Sam Ehlinger practiced yesterday and should not be limited at all this week. When asked if Sam is the starter, he says "I'm not ready to say anything in regards to who is going to start"

 

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"We were extremely balanced in all 3 phases of the game. I am proud of the offense and the run game"

 

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Injury Update: Sam Ehlinger and Zach Shackelford practiced yesterday. Toneil Carter did not practice, but will evaluated again today. PJ Locke doubtful for Saturday with a sprained ankle.

 

[Jameson McCausland]

On the freshman RB's: "(Toneil and Daniel) seized the opportunity. Both played with good vision and broke tackles"

 

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Herman says he would like to have one quarterback be the guy who finishes the season, but he knows that with the way the season has gone that may not be realistic.

 

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On managing both quarterbacks: "Credit to both of them. Both quarterbacks just want to win". He credits Shane for his preparation when he was the backup. Says he has consistently told Buechele thank you and to be ready.

 

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"We don't have to name a starting quarterback. By Wednesday or Thursday we will probably know internally"

 

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On Drew Mehringer moving to the box: "It has gone well. The one thing that has been really good is the fact that there are two guys up there who have called plays"

 

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On the TCU defense: "5 of their 8 games they have held their opponents to 14 points or less. They are doing a great job in the red zone and on 3rd down."

 

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Herman says this is the best he has felt about his team all year.

 

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"My confidence is at an all time high, and I think our players are, too"

 

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"We eliminated every quarterback run from the Baylor gameplan"

 

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On Holton Hill: "He is playing at a very high level and we need him to. We need him to continue to play that way"

 

[Jameson McCausland]

Injury update on Connor Williams: "He is close. Next week is optimistic, the following week is more realistic"

Huge news

 

[Jameson McCausland]

On Todd Orlando's road to Texas: "I knew what kept me up at night as an OC, and it was the multiplicity that some defenses showed. I looked at the best in the country, and I saw this guy at Utah State and I wanted him to come to Houston. His philosophies were a lock with mine and it was a no brainier higher.

 

[Jameson McCausland]

More on Orlando: "He does a great job of taking away your strength. He will make you play left-handed"

 

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"Sky is the limit for Cade Brewer. The only thing limiting him is size and strength. The want to is there."

 

[Huskie1]

I wasn't expecting Conner back at all this season. Wow!