Spring football is back in session, and the Longhorns had their first practice on Tuesday.
This spring will be vital for the program, as there are position battles all over the field on both sides of the ball that are starting now, and it gives Steve Sarkisian a chance to continue to solidify his culture as the Texas head coach.
This past season did not meet the standards that Sarkisian had in mind, nor the lofty expectations that the Longhorn faithful always have. It was filled with mental lapses, blown leads, and from what has been commented on after the fact; a toxic environment created by players no longer with the program.
Even with all the struggles, fans have plenty of reasons to be optimistic heading into 2022. Sarkisian and his staff were able to bring in the No. 5 recruiting class in the country along with bringing in a top 10 transfer class.
There is a growing expectation that these new faces will have an immediate impact, especially players like five-star linemen Kelvin Banks and Devon Campbell who will be joining the team in fall, and transfers Quinn Ewers and Isaiah Neyor.
With the Big 12 as up for grabs as it has been in the past decade or so, Texas may have a chance to bounce back from last year and compete for a conference title.
Sarkisian addressed the media after the first spring practice, and here are some of his more interesting comments.