U of H coach Tom Herman named Downtown Rodeo Parade marshal

HOUSTON – University of Houston head football coach Tom Herman is getting a new gig -- parade marshal for this year's Downtown Rodeo Parade.

The #HTownTakeover continues as Herman will lead the parade on Feb. 27, followed by local dignitaries, bands, floats and thousands of trail riders starting at 10 a.m. The ConocoPhillips Rodeo Run kicks off the event at 9:45 a.m.

Herman went 13-1 in his first year as head coach, winning the American Athletic Conference championship.

Just a few weeks ago the Cougars won the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl over Florida State University.