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10 potential jobs Tom Herman could leave Houston for

By Nathaniel Reeves

Sep 15, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Tom Herman answers questions during a post game interview after defeating the Cincinnati Bearcats at Nippert Stadium. Houston won 40-16. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 15, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Tom Herman answers questions during a post game interview after defeating the Cincinnati Bearcats at Nippert Stadium. Houston won 40-16. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 3, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies head coach Kevin Sumlin on the sidelines against the UCLA Bruins during a game at Kyle Field. Texas A&M won in overtime 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies head coach Kevin Sumlin on the sidelines against the UCLA Bruins during a game at Kyle Field. Texas A&M won in overtime 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Texas A&M Aggies

Yes, Texas A&M is currently one of the most hyped teams in the nation with a 3-0 start and No. 10 overall ranking. However, we’ve seen the Aggies fall off in October and beyond before, and Kevin Sumlin’s job shouldn’t be considered safe if hiring Herman is a remote possibility.

Sumlin himself enjoyed a successful four-year tenure at Houston, including a 12-1 season in 2011 before moving to College Station. Behind Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M went 11-2 in Sumlin’s first season, the highest win total for the Aggies since 1998.

After a 9-4 season in Sumlin’s second year, things have gone a bit downhill. It’s becoming apparent that Sumlin’s success was a product of Manziel and Mike Evans, as the Aggies have turned in a pair of disappointing 8-5 campaigns since.

Texas A&M was ranked in the top 10 near the beginning of both seasons, so 2016 shouldn’t be considered a success. Another 8-5 season coupled with multiple highly touted quarterbacks choosing to transfer could be enough to dismiss Sumlin.

Should that happen, Texas A&M will certainly look to Houston again, and has enough money to attract Herman. While Herman could wait for a true blue blood program to open up, there’s a real chance Texas A&M could be the best job available this offseason, which might be enough for him to move.

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