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Texas HC Steve Sarkisian is raising the level of urgency this year

Pressure could bring the best out of Steve Sarkisian and Texas players this season.

Expectations are higher on the Forty Acres this year. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian can feel the heat.

On Friday, Sarkisian ramped up the passion on the practice field. It’s apparent the guru of offensive play design understands the importance of this season to the success of his tenure.

Simply looking at photos captured during practice, you can see Sarkisian looks exhausted. What he faces this season is the daunting task of navigating a season with far-and-away the most complete team in the conference. And while we expect Texas will win, the pressure is still felt by the team heading into 2023.

To be clear, the latest third-year bar set by Tom Herman is eclipsing 7-5 and not making immature gestures at the Longhorn Network camera. Sarkisian should be able to clear that marker. That said, Herman isn’t the bar and it’s imperative that this Texas team wins more consistently than it has in the past.

Sarkisian feels the pressure now, but he’s using it to push the team’s limits. For that reason, we should see a better team in his third season in Austin.

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Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian shares what his team must improve

Texas needs to win in the passing game on both sides of the field.

Texas is in search of its first Big 12 championship since 2009. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian shed light on what it would take to accomplish that goal.

Sarkisian said the following about what he will prioritize for the team this season.

We need to be more efficient throwing the football … Defensively, (we need to) find ways to affect the quarterback.

The offensive talking point is apparent to everyone who watched the football team last season. Although I have seen enough of Texas’ signal-caller to know he can be special for Texas, there’s still plenty of room for Quinn Ewers to grow.

Steve Sarkisian is as dependent on Ewers’ success as athletic director Chris Del Conte’s legacy is dependent on Sarkisian’s success. It’s evident Sark understands the gravity of this season and the importance of getting the passing game up to par.

The defensive issues may not be as evident to the average fan. Defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski did a tremendous job last season. Albeit, a recurring issue for his defense revolved around not playing tight enough coverage to give pass rushers time to get to the quarterback.

This season, we learned that Keondre Coburn was not only a capable, but an effective and disruptive threat up the middle. Texas needs to allow time for T’Vondre Sweat, Barryn Sorrell, Byron Murphy and Justice Finkley to get after the quarterback. If it can, the team could win as much with defense as it does on the offensive side.

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Texas Football: Predicting the two-deep ahead of spring practice

We look at what the Texas depth chart looks like ahead of spring ball.

Spring practice begins on Monday, March 6. The sessions soften the blow of a long offseason without football. Continue reading “Texas Football: Predicting the two-deep ahead of spring practice”

Texas WR Brenen Thompson to run track this spring

Brenen Thompson will run track and miss spring practice.

Texas wide receiver Brenen Thompson is a speedy talent. It appears he will be putting his speed to good use as he runs with the Texas Track & Field team this spring.

Thompson undoubtedly will add value to the track team. Albeit, it could come at a cost to his ability to push for a prominent role on the football team this season.

It appears Thompson will not be able to participate in spring football in the next couple weeks. The move doesn’t hurt the already loaded Texas wide receiver room so much as it hurts the speedster’s chances to climb the depth chart.

Certainly, it’s Thompson’s prerogative to choose how he spends the offseason. The Texas staff knew his passion for running before he joined the team. Nevertheless, players who are able to participate in the spring sessions might earn tiebreakers on the depth chart if a depth battle is close.

Texas begins spring practice on March 6.

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LOOK: Arch Manning goes through winter conditioning

First look at Arch Manning participating in winter conditioning.

Winter conditioning is underway in Austin. Texas begins its second offseason of lifting heavier weight as it builds toward a conference title run.

The offseason is a big deal for every Texas player and certainly fans would like an inside look at performance in practices. That said, one Longhorns newcomer might bring added intrigue.

One photo captured freshman quarterback Arch Manning mid-stride as he ran with a weighted chain as resistance. Seeing Manning participating in practice makes it all the more real for Texas fans.

Younger Texas fans grew up watching Arch’s uncles Peyton and Eli Manning compete for Super Bowls. That Manning would choose Texas is still hard to wrap one’s mind around, but certainly a positive outcome.

There’s a handful of things to criticize about Steve Sarkisian’s tenure, but adding elite talent at quarterback and skill positions is not one of those things.

Fans could get an in-person look at the elite quarterback in the Spring Game on April 15.

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Texas’ 2023 spring game to be played on April 15

The date of Texas’ orange-white spring game has been set.

Texas’ annual spring football game is scheduled to take place on April 15th this season. Continue reading “Texas’ 2023 spring game to be played on April 15”

WATCH: The best plays from Texas’ Orange-White spring game

Texas’ spring game had many notable highlights.

Texas hosted their annual Orange-White spring game over the weekend, and attendees were treated to big plays from several stars. Continue reading “WATCH: The best plays from Texas’ Orange-White spring game”

Social media reacts to Texas QB Quinn Ewers’ 62-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Neyor

This was a BEAUTY.

One of the biggest storylines in college football this offseason is the quarterback battle at Texas. Continue reading “Social media reacts to Texas QB Quinn Ewers’ 62-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Neyor”

Notable visitors, signees on campus for Texas’ spring game

Another big weekend on the Forty Acres.

Texas will have several visitors and signees in attendance for their annual Orange-White game on April 23. Continue reading “Notable visitors, signees on campus for Texas’ spring game”