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Houston coach Todd Whitting walks to the dugout in game one of their Big 12 conference baseball series against Texas Tech, Friday, April 5, 2024, at Rip Griffin Park.

The Houston Cougars are in the market for a new baseball coach after Todd Whitting was let go, and there are some interesting potential candidates out there.

Houston coach Todd Whitting walks to the dugout in game one of their Big 12 conference baseball series against Texas Tech, Friday, April 5, 2024, at Rip Griffin Park.

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The Houston Cougars are in the market for a new baseball coach after Todd Whitting was let go, and there are some interesting potential candidates out there.

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November 20, 2010; Hattiersburg, MS, USA; University of Houston Cougars quarterback David Piland loses the football as he is sacked by Southern Miss Golden Eagles defensive end Cordaro Law during the first half at M.M. Roberts Stadium. Houston recovered the fumble. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-Imagn Images

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Oct 4, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders running back Cameron Dickey (8) rushes against Houston Cougars defensive back Will James (15) in the second half at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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Oct 4, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars quarterback Conner Weigman (1) has the ball hiked to him against the Texas Tech Raiders in the first half at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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Oct 4, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders running back J'Koby Williams (20) is tackled by Houston Cougars defensive end Brandon Mack (4) in the second half at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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Mar 19, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Houston Cougars guard Emanuel Sharp (21) dribbles the ball during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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Dec 27, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Willie Fritz speak with an ESPN sports caster after the win over Louisiana State Tigers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

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Dec 27, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Willie Fritz hoists the champions trophy after the win over Louisiana State Tigers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

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Dec 27, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Willie Fritz reacts during the second half against the Louisiana State Tigers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

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Dec 31, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Tom Herman talks after a game against the Florida State Seminoles in the 2015 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at the Georgia Dome. Houston defeated Florida State 38-24. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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Houston coach Todd Whitting walks to the dugout in game one of their Big 12 conference baseball series against Texas Tech, Friday, April 5, 2024, at Rip Griffin Park.

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Dec 27, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars wide receiver Amare Thomas (0) reacts during the first half against the Louisiana State Tigers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

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Dec 27, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars quarterback Conner Weigman (1) looks to pass the ball during the first half against the Louisiana State Tigers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

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Dec 27, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars wide receiver Amare Thomas (0) runs the ball during the first half against the Louisiana State Tigers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

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Jan 2, 2012; Dallas, TX, USA; Houston Cougars quarterback Case Keenum (7) celebrates the victory over the Penn State Nittany Lions in the 2012 Ticket City Bowl at Cotton Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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Oct 4, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Behren Morton (2) celebrates a Raiders touchdown against the Houston Cougars in the second half at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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Dec 27, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars running back DJ Butler (25) runs the ball during the first half against the Louisiana State Tigers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

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