University of Houston Board of Regent Chairman Tillman Fertitta center, speaks as U of H President Renu Khator left, and Major Applewhite right, look on during a press conference announcing Applewhite as the next University of Houston football head coach at TDECU Stadium Dec. 12, 2016, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: James Nielsen, Staff / © 2016  Houston Chronicle