Moderators CJ Vogel Posted November 7 Moderators Share Posted November 7 Texas HC Steve Sarkisian is speaking with the media Thursday morning one final time ahead of the Longhorns' meeting with Florida on Saturday. Of course the big news out of Austin this morning is the departure of Johntay Cook from the program. Notes and quotes in the comments below. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted November 7 Author Moderators Share Posted November 7 Sarkisian starts off the availability wishing luck to Texas Soccer. The Lady Longhorns are in the SEC Semifinals tonight. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Moderators CJ Vogel Posted November 7 Author Moderators Share Posted November 7 Sarkisian: "This is a very quality opponent. On the flipside, we have had a really good week of work." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted November 7 Author Moderators Share Posted November 7 Sarkisian says sometimes practice can become a bit monotonous in November and he didn't feel like that was the case at all. Says guys were flying around today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted November 7 Author Moderators Share Posted November 7 Sarkisian says the Texas staff prides itself on being developmental based. But when players depart for other opportunities, he understands why that is the case when the opportunities to get on the field aren't as available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted November 7 Author Moderators Share Posted November 7 Sarkisian says the departure of Johntay Cook was "mutual" between both sides. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted November 7 Author Moderators Share Posted November 7 Sarkisian says the emphasis in practice has been to "move the ball forward" which means no penalties, no turnovers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted November 7 Author Moderators Share Posted November 7 The staff has been intent n finding opportunities for younger players on special forces to get their feet wet for when it is their turn. It has been a key for the Texas defense to build that depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted November 7 Author Moderators Share Posted November 7 "Hopefully we are playing a lot more games this season." Sark on the importance of building the depth on defensive side of the rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted November 7 Author Moderators Share Posted November 7 The UF OL is the engine that starts the offense says Sark. They are big and physical up front and provide an issue for opposing DL. Sarkisian says Napier and his staff do a good job of committing to the run game which opens up play actions, boot legs and other passing opportunities as a result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted November 7 Author Moderators Share Posted November 7 Sarkisian on DB Andrew Mukuba as he returns from injury: “I thought Andrew had a really good practice today… he was in really good spirits after practice.” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted November 7 Author Moderators Share Posted November 7 Sark says too many times over the last three games have teams had free rushers at the quarterback where the QB believed there would be protection. He says as a result, it can spook a quarterback in the pocket when they are getting hit when they believed protection would be there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted November 7 Author Moderators Share Posted November 7 Sarkisian says he is telling the team to "be where their feet are" in terms of focusing at the game this weekend but also realizing where they are in the hunt for the SECCG. Phase three begins this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted November 7 Author Moderators Share Posted November 7 On DKR celebrating 100 years: "It is an amazing arena, an amazing stadium..." Sarkisian says he takes a walk around the stadium before every home game where he has moments of reminiscence of DKR, Mack Brown, Vince Young. Says he is incredibly fortunate to be a part of the program to be a part of the program and those who preceded his tenure here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted November 7 Author Moderators Share Posted November 7 Steve Sarkisian says RT Cam Williams will be making his 9th career start on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted November 7 Author Moderators Share Posted November 7 Sarkisian says the Texas staff was eating dinner when the CFP Top 25 poll was released. "The popularity of college football right now is at an all-time high." Sarkisian says he asked his team Wednesday morning who watched the CFP show, to which he said about half the team raised hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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