Earlier today, the University of Texas announced Tom Herman would no longer be the head coach of the Longhorns, and in what appeared to be in the same breath, Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian had been assumed the new hire.
Sarkisian, who has been linked to head coaching vacancies across the country, was recently given a raise of $3.5 million after he withdrew his name from consideration for the Auburn job.
The report, which originated from 247Sports’ Chip Brown, made it seem like a done deal. However, prominent college football analysts and reporters are beginning to hear otherwise.
David Pollack of ESPN tweeted that he is hearing both sides: that Sarkisian has been hired, and also that he hasn’t accepted the job.
I see and have heard that Sark is the guy at Texas and now I have heard that Sark turned the job down. 🤷🏽♂️
— David Pollack (@davidpollack47) January 2, 2021
Fox Sports commentator Tim Brando has also publicized what he’s hearing, and it corroborates Pollack’s claim that he could have turned the job down.
Hearing now Sark turned them down. You can bet Nick played a role in that decision. https://t.co/ZJwsfqd4sG
— Tim Brando (@TimBrando) January 2, 2021
There’s no official word on the status of Steve Sarkisian, but it has been made clear that Texas football is currently without a head coach, as Tom Herman has been terminated.
Roll Tide Wire will continue to post updates as more become available regarding Sarkisian and his future with the Crimson Tide.