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Four interesting statements from Steve Sarkisian at Monday’s media availability

Steve Sarkisian had a lot to say to the media on Monday.

Texas is free-falling at the moment, and have found themselves in the midst of a historic losing streak.

The program is in a very frustrating three-game losing streak that has seen double-digit leads evaporate, and rather than sitting at 7-1, they are watching inspirational movies to encourage themselves not to give up with a 4-4 record on the year.

The blame can be passed around to literally anyone, you could probably stand in the room with the team and blindly point at someone, and the person you are pointing has likely contributed to this dreadful season somehow.

Steve Sarkisian faced the media on Monday as he usually does, and although he still seems optimistic about the trajectory of the program, which he kind of has to, he also gave some very interesting and somewhat passive aggressive statements to the media.

The nation is ready to push the panic button already, but Sarkisian is displaying confidence that he and the team are just in a bad stretch that they will find their way out of.

Here are a few of his best quotes from Monday’s media session.

WATCH: Bijan Robinson scores first points of Steve Sarkisian era

Hudson Card connects with Bijan Robinson for the first touchdown of the Steve Sarkisian era.

Texas’ 2021 season is in full swing at home against Louisiana. The Ragin Cajuns opened the scoring with a field goal but the Longhorns have responded in a big way.

After a disappointing first possession, Texas was able to put together a solid drive toward the end of the first quarter. The ground game has been the key early on, with Bijan Robinson, Roschon Johnson, and Hudson Card all gaining yards.

To begin the Sarkisian era, of course, it was Robinson to get the first points. On a third-down inside the red zone, the running back shifted to the left side of the quarterback before running into the flat. No Louisana defender followed him out there, leading to a walk-in touchdown.

You can watch the full highlight below:

Card has thrown his first career touchdown after a shaky start. The offensive line needs to do a better job protecting the redshirt freshman quarterback if the offensive success is going to continue.

Texas is currently leading Louisiana 7-3 early in the second quarter. You can watch Sarkisian’s offense and the rest of the game on Fox.

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WATCH: Texas football is putting in work during fall camp

A glimpse of Texas’ effort throughout fall camp.

The season is just around the corner, and the Texas football team is looking to change the narrative around the program.

The Longhorns thought success would follow after the 2019 Sugar Bowl win over Georgia, but Texas quickly slid back to its mediocre habits and was unable to replicate the success.

There is a new sheriff in town calling the shots, as Steve Sarkisian is fresh off a championship with Alabama and is looking to bring that type of success to Austin.

He and his staff have been implementing the “All Gas No Brakes” mantra since the moment they stepped on the campus, and the team has been very receptive and seems to be working harder than ever.

Starting spots are up for grabs, and opportunities that could change the trajectory of careers are in the balance. Texas’ social media department recently released a hype video of the Sarkisian’s squad putting in work to get ready for the season.

The program and fan base are expecting a solid season from this team, and there will likely be no passes given, regardless of all the changing parts. Texas will be tested Week 1 against Louisiana, and that game will be indicative of the new era.

Five key non-starters for Texas football this season

Five key Texas football players that may not have a starting role this season, but will be relied on heavily.

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian inherited an extremely talented roster in Austin that has often been misused and underachieved by program standards.

On Sunday, the team practiced in the stadium after dark to give the newly turfed Campbell-Williams Field a test run. Media members were able to track the order in which players were getting reps.

Something that many people disregard is that reserve/depth players are critical to a teams success and oftentimes provide a needed spark or big play off the bench. Just look at Casey Thompson in the Alamo Bowl.

The Longhorns added plenty of young talent in their 2020 recruiting class, while also gaining the services of several talented transfers that just need an opportunity to shine. It’s resulted in numerous position battles on both sides of the ball, but there’s only so many starting roles available.

With the season starting in exactly 25 days, the starting roles for Texas will begin to be solidified over the next two weeks. Here is a look at five depth players who may not secure a starting role, but will still be key contributors for the Longhorns this year.