Follow along for Sark updates from today's press conference ahead of the LSU game on Saturday!

Should get started in the next 10 minutes or so.

Getting started now.

Sark shoutsout Coach Bates and Texas soccer for their win over Vandy. Advancing to SEC Semis.

"Every program is doing great things."

Sark opens up his press conference by congratulating the women's soccer team on their win over Vanderbilt and run in the SEC Tournament.

"I thought Tuesday and Wednesday were as physical of practices as we've had around here and that's what it takes," Sark said.

Sark says his team is starting to find its way in practice when it comes to these big games they continue to play in.

"Tuesday and Wednesday have been as physical of practices as we have had around here."

Sarkisian says Trying to create running lanes and being disciplined to fall forward for 3-4-5-6 yard runs is key for Texas running game

Sark thought Kentucky was physical and stayed committed to the run when they rushed for 155 yards against LSU. CJ Baxter went for 123 yards and two touchdowns in that game.

Sark says Arch has it in his DNA to play better in bigger games.

"I think Arch definitely rises to the challenges that we are faced with."

Why is Arch Manning built for big-time games like the one he'll play on Saturday?

"I think Arch definitely rises to the challenges that we're faced with," Sark said. "Part of that is the DNA in our program."

Just now, Jeff Howe said:

Why is Arch Manning built for big-time games like the one he'll play on Saturday?

"I think Arch definitely rises to the challenges that we're faced with," Sark said. "Part of that is the DNA in our program."

Arch will be surrounded by people built for the moment, Sark said. That should give him confidence.

Sarkisian: "You got to play a physical brand of football, and you got to be violent. I think our team is really understanding that and then ultimately preparing to execute."

"This guy is a tremendous competitor, I will tell you that."

"He has no regard for his body and I say that in a kind way" Sarkisian says about LSU QB Sam Leavitt.

Sam Leavitt "is a tremendous competitor, I remember that," Sark said when asked what he remembers about facing Leavitt in the Peach Bowl two seasons ago.

Texas has to be mindful in coverage because Leavitt will take the advantage throws that Lane Kiffin schemes up on offense.

Sark says almost 50% of passes from Leavitt this season have come via scrambling. So it's important for Texas DBs to keep playing after the first play.

The more variety Texas has on offense and the more ways they have to get to the things they want to do, Sark said, the odds increase that he can put the players in the best position to succeed. That was his answer when asked about the parts of the offense he wants to get to, which he mentioned after the Missouri game.

Sark: "I like 11 a.m. because I get home earlier... Either way, our routine is our routine. It's no different than playing in the morning at home or playing at night at home."

Why did the running game come together late last season and why is it showing signs of coming together now?

Sark said it has more to do with Texas getting better as a team than anything running-game-specific.

Just now, Jeff Howe said:

Why did the running game come together late last season and why is it showing signs of coming together now?

Sark said it has more to do with Texas getting better as a team than anything running-game-specific.

He also mentioned that schemes change and you, at some point, have to change what isn't working and look for something else that might work.

When a defensive player is getting targeted (like Warren Roberson at Missouri), Sark said they're always trying to instill confidence in their players. They always try to look for flaws that can be corrected. The other option is to give a guy "a smoke break," as Sark put it, and get someone else in the game so that the player getting picked on can catch their breath and regroup.

Sarkisian says he is not going to let one play dictate how they feel about specific players if they make a mistake during a game.

Sarkisian says he can test and challenge his team, because they appreciate honesty. Says they respond in a way that gives him confidence.

On why Texas has been good in November under Sark, it's about four things:

1. Getting better as a team throughout a season.

2. Developing players.

3. Evolving schemes and changing them as the team shows what it can do well.

4. Figuring out which buttons to push and how to talk to the team.