There are a lot of moving parts for the new Texas staff right now. They're working to close out the 2021 class and at the same time grab some needed early momentum in 2022.
The Steve Sarkisian Era at Texas is beginning in earnest for the players as workouts under Torre Becton begin. Sarkisian has more than just managing players on his plate, he has to find pieces to add to the 2021 and 2022 classes. Justin, Eric, and Gerry with more in the Inside Scoop.
The new staff will meet together for the first time today. One of the main topics will be recruiting, and we expect recruiting territories to be discussed and assignments to be delegated.
The newly hired Texas staff is yet to sit down in Austin as a complete group and hold recruiting meetings. With that said, the work has begun with more contacts having been made by the staff in the last 24 hours.
Steve Sarkisian officially announced the hires of nine assistant coaches and a director of football performance on Friday, with the tenth assistant reportedly going to a FCS head coach. With his staff almost complete, Sarkisian now looks to add players to his roster with the February signing day rapidly approaching.
Notes from Steve Sarkisian's introduction to current Texas players and parents, 2021 and 2022 recruiting notes, new staffers reaching out to prospects, and Texas playing "Whac-a-mole" behind the scenes.