Dana Holgorsen Archives

First Look: New Assistant Coach Doug Belk

2 weeks ago Ryan Monceaux2019 Football Team, Dana Holgorsen, Doug Belk

Doug Belk comes to UH from WVU where he worked as cornerbacks coach under Dana Holgorsen for two seasons. Before that, Belk received his masters degree in sports management at Alabama while serving as a GA for 3 years. While Bama gave him his degree, it was Nick Saban that gave him his education in coaching and recruiting. … Read More

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Dana Holgorsen Brings Competence & Gravitas to UH (Free)

2 weeks ago1 day ago Ryan Monceaux2019 Football Team, Art Briles, Bryce Beall, Case Keenum, Charles Sims, Courtney Lark, D'Eriq King, Dana Holgorsen, Keith Corbin, Kelvin Sampson, Major Applewhite, Marquez Stevenson, Patrick Carr, Patrick Edwards, Tyron Carrier

“Competence is such an exotic bird in these woods that I appreciate it whenever I see it.” Cougar football has had competent leadership for just two of the last 7 years. We’ve certainly been missing it for the last two seasons but now, with the hiring of Dana Holgerson, UH can expect sustained competence in both football and basketball… Read More

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Dana Holgorsen Introduced: Photo Gallery

2 weeks ago2 weeks ago Mario PuenteDana Holgorsen

Dana Holgorsen was introduced at halftime of the UH/Tulsa basketball game and, a day later, at a press conference formalizing the deal. All Photos By Mario Puente What did you think of this gallery? Special: $30 OFF THE 1ST YEAR Subscribe to GoCoogs Insider to get access to premium, year-round HOUSTON COUGARS coverage. And now you… Read More

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News & Notes: MBB, WBB, And Football (Free)

2 weeks ago2 weeks ago Ryan MonceauxDana Holgorsen, Joe Wickline, Kelvin Sampson, Tyron, Tyron Carrier

#19 Houston wraps up a 7-game home stand on Sunday vs. Memphis but has a tough test tonight: Tulsa. Coach Kelvin Sampson says Tulsa is often overlooked and could win the conference. Tulsa is quietly 10-3 this year with a win over #16 Kansas State. They’ve won five-straight but haven’t played in 11 days. Getting out to a fast… Read More

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Dana Holgorsen’s Contract Battle At WVU

2 weeks ago Ryan MonceauxDana Holgorsen

Now that UH has fired Major Applewhite, all eyes have turned squarely to Morgantown, WV. The UH administration has done nothing to quiet the rumors that Dana Holgorsen is the #1 target. On that basis, GoCoogs.com decided to look at the why: why would Dana leave WVU? Below, we look at Dana’s current contract, a proposed extension that is… Read More

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A Few Thoughts On Pete Thamel’s UH Hit Piece

2 weeks ago2 weeks ago Ryan Monceaux2018 Football Team, 2019 Football Team, Chris Pezman, Dana Holgorsen, Major Applewhite, Renu Khator, Tilman Fertitta

Yahoo’s Pete Thamel wrote a scathing piece on the UH/Major Applewhite situation. Thamel used a single, anonymous Big 12 source (read: Tom Herman) to trash UH and to state that the school would never get into the Big 12 based on the treatment of Major Applewhite. Part of that could be a legitimate topic from many sources but not… Read More

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Case & The Coogs Beat Tech With Epic Comeback

4 months ago2 weeks ago Ryan Monceaux2009 Football Team, Bryce Beall, Case Keenum, Charles Sims, Dana Holgorsen, James Cleveland, Jordan Mannisto, Kevin Sumlin, Marcus McGraw, Tyron Carrier

The Texas Tech game in 2009 was a major event for the Houston Cougars and the city. It was the first time in 18 years that UH had been ranked, coming a week after UH’s improbable win over #5 Oklahoma State in Stillwater. Tailgating began on Friday afternoon with RVs showing up and fans meeting up for drinks, to… Read More

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OT: Funny How Things Work Out – The Noel Mazzone Saga

4 months ago4 months ago Ryan MonceauxCase Keenum, Dana Holgorsen, Kevin Sumlin, Khalil Tate, Kliff Kingsbury, Noel Mazzone

Funny How Things Work Out When Kevin Sumlin was introduced at Houston in December 2007, his first move was to hire Noel Mazzone as his OC. Mazzone couldn’t get out of his contract with the New York Jets so Sumlin went to his 2nd choice, the pass game coordinator at Texas Tech, Dana Holgorsen. Dana brought recently CFL-retired Kliff… Read More

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UH’s 10 Best & Worst Games: 2008-2017

11 months ago10 months ago Ryan MonceauxArt Briles, Brandon Wilson, Case Keenum, Dana Holgorsen, Featured, Greg Ward, Homecoming, Kevin Sumlin, Tom Herman, Tony Levine, Travis Bush

It’s been 10 years since Art Briles left Houston for Baylor. The Cougars have cycled through four head coaches in that decade: Kevin Sumlin, Tony Levine, Tom Herman, and Major Applewhite. I started thinking about the highs and lows of this era – so here are my 10 best and worst games in that decade: 10 Amazing Wins 11/15/08 – UH… Read More

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Ranking All 8 UH Offensive Coordinators Since 2008

12 months ago11 months ago Ryan MonceauxBrian Johnson, Dana Holgorsen, Doug Meacham, Featured, Kendal Briles, Major Applewhite, Mike Nesbitt, Travis Bush

Kendal Briles just became the 9th OC in 11 years for the University of Houston, meaning the last decade has seen 8 different offensive coordinators (Travis Bush, somehow, was OC twice). I decided to rank the UH offensive coordinators since Kevin Sumlin’s debut 10 years ago: 8. Travis Bush (2014 Disaster) At UH: 2014 QBs Developed: 0 (QBs Ruined: John… Read More