Spring practice is scheduled to begin for the first time under Steve Sarkisian on Tuesday. Texas will practice 14 times before the spring game will take place on April 24.
Excitement is once again within the Longhorns program, with expectations rising now that Sarkisian is running the show. Practices will wiggle out position battles taking place, while incoming freshman can show their worth. Coaches will be able to evaluate players better compared to the normal offseason workouts that had been taking place.
Of course, there will be plenty of storylines to follow over the next month. Much of the focus will be on how Sarkisian’s offense looks, especially after the lackluster performances last season. However, the defense provides interesting questions as well.
Here are three storyline to watch for going into spring ball.