BREAKING Official: Texas hires Alabama OC Steve Sarkisian as head coach

[CrimsonNagus]

I am assuming that Sark and Saban knew this would come out today and have a solid game plan for managing everything going forward. At least he seems to be much steadier than LK and I predict will keep his focus on the coming game. Signing date is in February I think...good luck to him. He's worked hard and well for us.

Or maybe this is why there seemed to be a little lack of focus on offense yesterday.

 

[DzynKingRTR]

Maybe we can counter offer a head coach in waiting with a specific timeline?

 

[dirtroadlizard]

Well , if Dennis Dodd says it , it must be true !

 

[TideEngineer08]

Or maybe this is why there seemed to be a little lack of focus on offense yesterday.

It now makes a little more sense.

 

[B1GTide]

I wonder if Young will follow him

No way Sark does that to Saban

 

[Tide Rev]

Well congrats to OSU. You backed into the playoffs and have now won a championship.

Really????

 

[CrimsonTheory]

I wonder if Young will follow him

He's likely next year's starter, so my answer would be no.

 

[rolltide_21]

OTOH, Herman is a great OC...

Yup, and a good recruiter. After 2014 game vs. OSU Saban brought Herman in for some self scouting. I'd like to see us possibly interview him and if he's the right fit hire him as the OC on Texas' dime.

 

[UKTideFan1961]

Maybe we can counter offer a head coach in waiting with a specific timeline?

I like the idea but name one time that has worked.

 

[crimsonaudio]

If Sark leaves I'd not be surprised to see Saban go hard after Freeze again...

 

[Toddrn]

Well congrats to OSU. You backed into the playoffs and have now won a championship.

So I guess we just don't need to show up and play the game? Let's hope the team doesn't react the way you have.

 

[deliveryman35]

From what I am reading the Texas fan base is completely underwhelmed. Not surprising given their entitlement mentality and how they live in the past. Maybe a fax and email campaign will force them to look at someone else.

 

[gymcoach]

This had nothing to do with how the offense played yesterday. The offense went conservative for one reason, to keep the defense off the field and let them be fresher for the championship.

 

[B1GTide]

If Sark leaves I'd not be surprised to see Saban go hard after Freeze again...

I agree, but Saban will demand a 2 year commitment and I am not sure that Freeze would want to do that.

 

[Elefantman]

From what I am reading the Texas fan base is completely underwhelmed. Not surprising given their entitlement mentality and how they live in the past. Maybe a fax and email campaign will force them to look at someone else.

They have been hearing rumors that coach S from Tuscaloosa is going to be their new HC. They guessed wrong.

 

[RKel32]

I agree, but Saban will demand a 2 year commitment and I am not sure that Freeze would want to do that.

Heard when Auburn went to look at him that the SEC made it very clear they would not be happy with the hire. I wonder if that was due to having him as a HC or in the conference at all.

 

[crimsonaudio]

I agree, but Saban will demand a 2 year commitment and I am not sure that Freeze would want to do that.

I suspect he would.

 

[crimsonaudio]

Heard when Auburn went to look at him that the SEC made it very clear they would not be happy with the hire. I wonder if that was due to having him as a HC or in the conference at all.

SEC has zero say.

 

[uafan4life]

Inevitable...but good for him. CNS will find another...Gus is available isn't he?

Don't even say that crap sarcastically!

 

[TideEngineer08]

If Sark leaves I'd not be surprised to see Saban go hard after Freeze again...

That would be so weird