Sources: Texans to hire Penn State’s Bill O’Brien

ESPN: Penn State’s Bill O’Brien has reached an agreement to become the new coach of the Houston Texans, according to league sources…

Despite a bowl ban and relaxed transfer rules that allowed players to leave Penn State without delay, the Nittany Lions went 15-9 under O’Brien, including 10-6 in the Big Ten. He was the conference coach of the year in 2012.

Before becoming Penn State’s coach, O’Brien, 44, was an offensive assistant with the New England Patriots from 2007 to 2011, and took over the role of offensive coordinator before moving on… (more)

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