Moderators CJ Vogel Posted September 30 Moderators Share Posted September 30 Texas HC Steve Sarkisian is at the podium for his weekly presser. Notes and quotes in the comments below. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted September 30 Author Moderators Share Posted September 30 Sarkisian says this is the first bye week he has gone into at Texas undefeated. Is pleased with the win prior to the bye week for morale. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted September 30 Author Moderators Share Posted September 30 Sarkisian says the offense has great balance at the moment. Texas is averaging just under 200 yards rushing the football and throwing for over 300. Credits the OL and creativity the offense is able to play with. Sarkisian also points to Ewers and Manning to execute. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted September 30 Author Moderators Share Posted September 30 Texas averaged 8.4 yards per play on Saturday. 1 out of every 4 plays was hitting as an explosive play. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted September 30 Author Moderators Share Posted September 30 Texas is +2 on the turnover margin – "that is not where we want to be." 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted September 30 Author Moderators Share Posted September 30 Texas was called for five holding penalties. "Those are taking away from positive yards and putting us behind the chains." Sarkisian says it is a hard way to live with the number of self-inflicted wounds they are committing at the moment offensively. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted September 30 Author Moderators Share Posted September 30 Sarkisian says there were some alignment and assignment issues against Miss State on Saturday which allowed for some runs to get out of the box. Still, he says the unit has been playing very well collectively on the defensive side of the ball. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted September 30 Author Moderators Share Posted September 30 Sark says it's been frustrating in the return game since there just haven't been many opportunities. Says "When teams don't score, they don't kick off." And of course opponents are averaging 7.0 ppg against Texas so far. Did add it was encouraging to see Silas Bolden with an explosive return in the punt game. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted September 30 Author Moderators Share Posted September 30 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted September 30 Author Moderators Share Posted September 30 Sarkisian says he is as concerned about the duration of the season as anybody. Wants to be sure there is health and depth for the Longhorns both physically and mentally as the season continues to linger on. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted September 30 Author Moderators Share Posted September 30 Sark says he doesn't see a dramatic difference between SEC and Big 12 officiating so far this season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted September 30 Author Moderators Share Posted September 30 Sarkisian says the Texas OL/QB rooms use the term "cookin' steaks" to describe when there is a lot of time to throw the football thanks to clean pass protection. Points to the second TD pass to DeAndre Moore as one of those key moments. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted September 30 Author Moderators Share Posted September 30 QB Quinn Ewers "has been making steady progress from one day to the next" without any signs of setbacks, says Steve Sarkisian. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted September 30 Author Moderators Share Posted September 30 Sarkisian credits Venables' defense for getting after the quarterback very well and being able to create turnovers. Points to it being the two best attributes of the defense for OU right now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted September 30 Author Moderators Share Posted September 30 "That was the SEC in its finest." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted September 30 Author Moderators Share Posted September 30 Sarkisian says Texas was looking at a 56-point game had it not been for fumbles, drops, penalties and a coaching error. Wanted to point out it is not necessarily the quarterback's fault for drives not scoring. Mentions he judges quarterbacks by their ability to be efficient each drive and right now both quarterbacks are doing a very fine job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted September 30 Author Moderators Share Posted September 30 In terms of getting Quinn Ewers back on the field running after being sidelined for the past few weeks. Sarkisian says it is his job to "keep him engaged" during the game, during the week of practice and in the game plan. Ewers was wearing the ear piece on the sideline to hear the plays and was involved in practices leading up to the game to stay mentally involved. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted September 30 Author Moderators Share Posted September 30 Sarkisian and his staff will be out on the road to recruit this weekend during the bye week: It is always a good thing when you are undefeated and get to go out on the road to recruit. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted September 30 Author Moderators Share Posted September 30 Sarkisian says he wants more out of his running game. He has challenged the receivers to be more physical in the perimeter blocking as well. Sark says Texas is very close to having an explosive game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted September 30 Author Moderators Share Posted September 30 Sarkisian says he was trying to explain to Arch Manning via helmet communication to stay down on the field on his QB sneak attempt at the goal line to allow officials to see where he is on the field. Sarkisian says Manning got up too early after his first QB sneak attempt to which the officials called him short because they could not see where his body was positioned in the scrum. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hashtag Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 8 minutes ago, CJ Vogel said: "That was the SEC in its finest." There we have it, Sark was worried about Bama/UGA and not Miss St game and that's why we were so sloppy. /s 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted September 30 Author Moderators Share Posted September 30 "There is nothing like (the Red River Rivalry)... The best way to enjoy and experience a rivalry game is to prepare really well." 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkInAustin Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 3 minutes ago, CJ Vogel said: Sarkisian says he wants more out of his running game. He has challenged the receivers to be more physical in the perimeter blocking as well. Sark says Texas is very close to having an explosive game. What? I thought Texas has had some explosive games. Is he looking for 70 pts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted September 30 Author Moderators Share Posted September 30 Just now, MarkInAustin said: What? I thought Texas has had some explosive games. Is he looking for 70 pts? Sark speaking specifically about the running game there. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkInAustin Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 Just now, CJ Vogel said: Sark speaking specifically about the running game there. Oh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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