Steve Sarkisian to be next Texas head coach
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Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian will be the next head coach of the Texas football program, the school announced Saturday.
“On Jan. 4, 2006, I was the USC quarterback coach when we played Texas in that famed national championship game," Sarkisian said in a statement. "There has always been something special about Longhorn football, its history and traditions – not just on that day – and I could never have imagined that 15 years later, I would join the Longhorns as their head coach. This is a unique and compelling opportunity to lead this storied program to the next level, competing once again amongst the best in college football.”
Sarkisian is 46-35 as a head coach at the Division I level. He has called plays for the Crimson Tide since January of 2019. He replaces Tom Herman, who was 32-18 as head coach of the Longhorns.
“Steve Sarkisian is one of the top offensive minds in the game of football, which he has proved over and over during his time with USC, Atlanta, and most recently, Alabama,” UT athletic director Chris Del Conte said. “We are confident our players and coaches will thrive under his leadership and in response to his energy and passion for the game.”
UT president Jay Hartzell added: “Hiring Steve Sarkisian represents a critical investment in our football program’s future, not just for our student-athletes, but for all of Longhorn Nation. Our entire community benefits from a healthy and successful athletics program, and naming Steve as our coach infuses our football program with the necessary guidance and expertise to drive further success.”
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As the Crimson Tide offensive coordinator, Sarkisian has helped Najee Harris and Mac Jones to standout seasons for UA. The Crimson Tide defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Rose Bowl on Friday, 31-14. Jones had four touchdown passes, while Harris had 125 yards on 15 carries.
Sarkisian joined the Crimson Tide in 2016 as an analyst. He was the offensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons for 2017 and 2018. He rejoined Alabama as offensive coordinator prior to the 2019 season.
When Alabama head coach Nick Saban was forced to miss a game this season due to COVID-19, Sarkisian served as interim head coach.
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