Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian thinks the crew will profit in 2022 from somewhat addition by subtraction.
“The youngsters knew not all people in that locker room was all-in final 12 months,” Sarkisian advised ESPN on Wednesday. “I feel they might really feel it, they usually needed to weed out among the warts, among the unhealthy apples. I feel they received a way of actuality about among the issues we have been speaking about and attempting to instill final offseason. I do not understand how a lot they gave credence to it, after which those self same issues reared their ugly head in-season.”
Texas started its 2021 season with a 4-1 document earlier than shedding six straight, its longest shedding streak in additional than six a long time. The Longhorns lastly snapped their slide with a win over Kansas State within the crew’s season finale, however completed 5-7 on the 12 months.
Sarkisian did not point out names who dragged down the locker room morale in his first season, however the crew has undergone a number of modifications because the 2021 season ended. Over 20 gamers entered the switch portal, together with beginning quarterback Casey Thompson.
Among the many newcomers are quarterback Quinn Ewers, who transferred from Ohio State. The Longhorns may also quickly add prime Class of 2023 quarterback recruit Arch Manning.
