Texas is different. It’s different in so many ways under current head coach Steve Sarkisian. The offensive guru has clearly changed the culture. More than that, he’s built and developed a complete team.
Save for a few holdouts, Big 12 media outside of Austin can see the difference. It’s not the same culture. It’s not the same talent waster. And if you can’t see it, you’ve got your head in a hole.
The 2023 roster is stacked with players of varying recruiting pedigree that developed into the Big 12’s best. Jaylan Ford went from three-star linebacker and the second-lowest rated player in his class to the undisputed best linebacker in the Big 12. Xavier Worthy, Ja’Tavion Sanders and Kelvin Banks took their elite status and delivered on their recruiting ratings.
Players of every level of talent are being developed in Austin. It’s leading to a more predictable on field product. Let’s look at a few certainties you can count on with the 2023 squad.