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Press Conference Reaction: Steve Sarkisian responds to questions about giving up play-calling

by: Evan Vieth3 hours ago

Steve Sarkisian addresses questions about giving up play-calling duties after another rough offensive showing. He breaks down what went wrong and how Texas plans to fix its issues moving forward.

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The Inside Texas press conference reaction provides an in-depth discussion of the Texas Longhorns football team’s current struggles, particularly focusing on the offensive play under head coach Steve Sarkisian. Despite the offense’s poor performance, Sarkisian is not willing to relinquish play-calling duties mid-season, maintaining confidence in his role and responsibility as offensive coordinator. The conversation highlights the structural challenges faced by the offense, including an inexperienced offensive line, a young quarterback in Arch Manning, and a lack of impactful running backs.

The analysis acknowledges Sarkisian’s accountability for the offense’s shortcomings, noting his willingness to evolve game plans and adapt strategies, as seen in recent decisions like punting in key situations to leverage field position, which contributed to the team’s narrow victory over Kentucky. The discussion also explores the broader context of Texas’ transition into the SEC, emphasizing the increased difficulty of road games and night games such as the recent win at Kentucky and the upcoming challenging matchup at Mississippi State. Despite the offense’s struggles, the team’s defense and special teams are strong points, and the win at Kentucky is framed as a symbolic milestone in Texas’s SEC journey.

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