OTF Premium Steve Sarkisian Thursday Availability (UTSA Week)

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Texas HC Steve Sarkisian will speak with the media one last time ahead of Texas' meeting with UTSA at home on Saturday evening.

The Longhorns come in as 35-point favorites for this matchup and are currently ranked No. 2 in the country.

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The availability is held over Zoom and should begin here shortly. 

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“Obviously we are very excited for the ballgame Saturday night.”

Sark referenced being under the lights several times. Says he’s excited to be back in front of the Texas faithful. 

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“I don’t think anybody has walked around our building like we’ve arrived.”

Sark in the week of prep leading up to UTSA

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Sark says Texas will play a lot of players. “It will be a similar format to how we played that first game.”

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Ewers doesn’t consume himself with what others think of him, says Sark. 

Sark says Ewers is focused on putting himself in the best position to be successful at Texas regardless of outside noise. 

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On Silas Bolden: “It’s a deep room and the guys have been playing a lot of reps. Sometimes the ball finds you and sometimes it doesn’t.”

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Just now, CJ Vogel said:

On Silas Bolden: “It’s a deep room and the guys have been playing a lot of reps. Sometimes the ball finds you and sometimes it doesn’t.”

What’s most important for Silas is to keep working with a great attitude and when the ball finds you to be ready - Sark

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Sark says Texas targeting Andrew Mukuba due to his experience on the field. It definitely helped having the natural connections and area ties. 

“it was somewhat of a natural fit for him and obviously a very good fit for us.”

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“The thing I have learned about Andrew (Mukuba) is he is a heck of a practice player.”

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Sarkisian says if he could highlight a handful of things that have impressed him so far this season, tackling from the secondary would be on that list. 

“I have to credit the coaches to some degree.”

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“It’s been pretty good.”

Sark says of the pass rush. Says there hasn’t been many opportunities this year especially against Colorado State.

Sark says he believed the pass rush was effective against Michigan. There has been an added focus this week on containing the quarterback to alleviate the time needed for the secondary to cover downfield.  

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On the rotation between Cole Hutson and DJ Campbell. Sark says they earn playing time based off of how well they prepare in the week. 

Says he is hopeful to the play a few more OL. “It is a healthy competition but they are always playing for one another.”

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Sark says he stopped the Good, Bad & Ugly meeting on Monday to praise Gunnar Helm and the development he has shown since arriving in Austin. 

“he has shown a ton of resiliency.”

Sark says you could argue he has been playing as well as anyone on the team so far this season and has been a two-time player of the week for Texas. 

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Sark: “Vernon Broughton had his best game as a Longhorn on Saturday.”

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That does it for today!

[Shane]

Thanks CJ ! 🤘🏻

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[Jarveaux]

30 minutes ago, Shane said:

Thanks CJ ! 🤘🏻

Great information, Quinn showcasing his talent,while showing a lot of leadership on the field. As well as blocking all the noise off the field . Actually reminds me of Eli Manning the way he handles himself. We are so fortunate.