Bobby Burton Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 It's a big surprise that Chris Gilbert is returning to Austin. But it's with little surprise that his title will be Special Assistant to the Head Coach. It's a key role that signals Gilbert will be leaned on for not only his recruiting acumen and connections state-wide but also his understanding of how the big picture works for Steve Sarkisian and Texas football, i.e. how the sausage gets made. The title is a credit to Gilbert and all of what he brings to the table. Before leaving for North Texas a year ago, Gilbert had held the role of Director of High School Relations for Texas. Yet during his time in Austin, he wasn't just responsible for outreach to high school coaches for the Longhorns. Gilbert was heavily involved in the recruiting department, making sure the Horns knew the ins and outs of every recruitment in South Dallas and other areas of the state. While working hand in hand with new general manager Brandon Harris and former head of player personnel Billy Glasscock, he also created friendships everywhere in the athletic department. Gilbert was liked and respected by players and coaches alike. To put it frankly, his reach exceeded his grasp in short order. Fast forward to today and I think there's a special opportunity for Gilbert in Austin. After losing Glasscock to Ole Miss a month ago, Sarkisian's move to pursue and hire Gilbert makes a lot of sense. In Gilbert, Sark gets someone with loads of institutional knowledge. That knowledge allows Gilbert to hit the ground running at a time when recruiting is set to take center stage. It also gives the Horns needed another experienced person in an off-field support role for Sarkisian and the program following Glasscock's departure. And all of this matters because... The Horns can not let anything derail this window of opportunity. Hiring someone like Gilbert helps do exactly that. A great football program is never built by any one person. It's built by a collection of people who know what they're doing, who know how to get things done, and can do them well. Chris Gilbert is one of those people. View full news 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landomcb Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 I do not hate this. I love seeing the staff circle back on valuable pieces. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Danysh Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Any way it this helps with recruiting Dakorien Moore or Michael Fasusi? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPW Horn Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Extremely happy to see Mr Gilbert back on the 40! Per your article Bobby, I think it guards against any potential organizational dip and it ensures momentum continuity with DFW recruiting. Nice to see Sark making moves after the Glasscick departure. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoHorns1 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 All part of the process of building and maintaining a football program includes the complete football support staff which is vital part of foundation. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Burton Posted February 22 Author Share Posted February 22 1 hour ago, Patrick Danysh said: Any way it this helps with recruiting Dakorien Moore or Michael Fasusi? No clue yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Gilbert Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 This hiring shows the committment that Sark and the administration has to winning. The off the field staff is and should be as important as the on the field staff. For any large undertaking to be successful, it needs everyone involved to do their best. Hiring top notch, well qualified people does not guarantee succes but it does greatly improve the chances for success. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryantnelson02 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Bobby how is Neto's body looking now that he is in year 3. Is he close to becoming that true adult in the room type? I think 2025 is when he could be that All-SEC level player! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Burton Posted February 22 Author Share Posted February 22 1 hour ago, ryantnelson02 said: Bobby how is Neto's body looking now that he is in year 3. Is he close to becoming that true adult in the room type? I think 2025 is when he could be that All-SEC level player! Let me ask around. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurntOrangeCrush Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Wow this is great news! Thanks for the posting the article 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bwub60 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 5 hours ago, Patrick Danysh said: Any way it this helps with recruiting Dakorien Moore or Michael Fasusi? yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatdude2 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Has Gerry ever pivoted from talking about Glasscock to doing a Manacape ad? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasLonghorns Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 1 hour ago, thatdude2 said: Has Gerry ever pivoted from talking about Glasscock to doing a Manacape ad? Don’t give the man any ideas 🤣 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermanator Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 (edited) 3 hours ago, thatdude2 said: Has Gerry ever pivoted from talking about Glasscock to doing a Manacape ad? Manscape will get you smooth as ice if you also don't have Glasscock Edited February 23 by Hermanator 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermanator Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 (edited) Sark has shown one big thing both of his post Mack predecessors didn't... The ability to put together and maintain an elite "get the job done" staff. I felt several of Charlie's and Tom's hires out the gate gave virtually no chance to succeed at one of the big time preeminent programs. Edited February 23 by Hermanator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmk4pres Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 This is an incredible move. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horns96 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Is Harris + Gilbert a net gain after losing Glasscock? I have no idea, but the timing is interesting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Burton Posted February 23 Author Share Posted February 23 7 hours ago, horns96 said: Is Harris + Gilbert a net gain after losing Glasscock? I have no idea, but the timing is interesting. Glasscock has a different skill set than either Harris or Gilbert. But I see what you're saying and I understand how Sark is attacking it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THookem Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Now Texas needs a guy on staff that knows all the players in Ft Bend County. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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