Kevin Sumlin, new head coach of the Houston Cougars football team, is introduced to the crowd by University of Houston Director of Athletics Dave Maggard...

...97 of the TCU Horned Frogs charges forward during the 2007 Texas Bowl game against the Houston Cougars at Reliant Stadium on December 28, 2007 in Houston, Texas. TCU defeated Houston 20-13

...defensive back Simeon Castille (2) - defensive back Marcus Carter (20) go up for the ball against Houston Cougars L.J. Castile on the last play of the game at Bryant Denny Stadium.The Tide...

...6, 2007; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide fan cheers his team on during the gameagainst Houston Cougars at Bryant Denny Stadium.The Tide defeat the Cougars 30-24. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Marvin...

ANN ARBOR, MI - SEPTEMBER 6: The Houston Cougars mascot cheers on the Cougar fans during a game against the Michigan Wolverines on September 6...

...Houston, TX, USA; Tulsa Golden Hurricane quarterback (12) Paul Smith sits in the pocket against the Houston Cougars at Robertson Stadium in Houston, Texas. Houston won 27 to 10

Houston Cougars Quarterback (4) Kevin Kolb throws the ball in the first quarter against the Miami Hurricanes at...

...the East Carolina Pirates looks on during the game against the Houston Pirates at the Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, North Carolina. The Cougars defeated the Pirates 34-31. Mandatory Credit: Scott Halleran /Getty images...