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Tom Herman smack talks SMU at Houston rotary club

Tom Herman is a good football coach but an even better promoter when it comes to talking to the media. He's a veritable Vince McMahon behind the mic.

On May 12, while at the Rotary Club in Houston, Herman took what could only be seen as some verbal jabs at in-state conference rival SMU. According to Houston Chronicle's Joseph Durarte, Herman said SMU is OK with being mediocre and like playing in a bowl game so ancient it hasn't existed in 20 years.

"In order to pay the price, you've got to be willing to invest.