As a college football head coach you are only given so long of a grace period to find success before you are shown the door.
Things such as the previous regime’s lasting effects, recruiting, and on-field improvement are all factored in but we often see coaches get some time to flip the culture and program.
For Texas’ Steve Sarkisian, his grace period appears to be over. Not because he hasn’t found success as he led Texas to an improved 8-5 record after going 5-7 the year prior, but because he now has his recruits and culture going in Austin.
The Longhorns are expected to win the Big 12, and if they don’t the 2023 season would be viewed a disappointment. Something that On3’s JD PicKell discussed when he recently took the “pulse of the program.”
Texas fans have been told to "be patient" the last 2 years. Now, it's time to eat
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Anything other than at least a Big 12 title appearance will begin to have Texas fans calling for Steve Sarkisian’s job, and a lot of doubts would begin to flourish in terms of whether he’s the right guy for the job.
Luckily for him he has assembled one of the most talented rosters in the country, and their path to glory is as clear as ever. Texas fans are eager for 2023 and it’s hard to blame them.