When the Texas Longhorns came calling before the 2017 season for Tom Herman, the school was hoping that he could rekindle some of their magic they had lost since the days of Mack Brown and before him the legendary Darrell K. Royal.
After going 22-4 in two seasons where Herman led teams were perfect at home (14-0), against AP ranked teams (6-0) and against power five conference teams (5-0). It was feeling a bit like Texas made the right hire in terms of putting the Longhorns back on the map in the college football landscape.
While the Longhorns have made some strides, it feels like they are just on the brink of getting to where they want to be. Their recruiting classes have been some of the best in the nation so this year is likely going to be a season that really puts the pressure on Herman to get his guys to win the conference and fight for a National Title.
Even though there have been some growing pains, with the Alamo Bowl victory, Tom Herman became the first head coach of Texas to win his first three bowl games since 1942. He has a ways to go to match the likes of Royal or Brown but Herman is on the right road.
Texas Coaches in First Three Bowls:
Tom Herman (3-0)
Dana Bible (2-0-1)
Blair Cherry (2-1)
Fred Akers (1-2)
John Mackovic (1-2)
Mack Brown (1-2)
Darrell K. Royal (0-2-1)