(11-22-2021 03:08 PM)markbrindley Wrote:  

(11-22-2021 09:45 AM)WRCisforgotten79 Wrote:  

(11-22-2021 09:12 AM)Owl 69/70/75 Wrote:  Sark, on the other hand, strikes me as a kind of offensive technician, the guy who can be an excellent OC but is not head coach material.

The Washington job was a total reclamation project. Most people don't remember that the Huskies were 12-47 (including 0-12 in 2008) in the 5 seasons before Sarkisian took over in 2009.

In his 5 years there, Washington was 35-29, with 4 bowls. He set the stage for Chris Petersen's success there.

I think that the Texas job may be a bit of a rebuild (not like Washington, of course), and that success may be delayed until 2023.

The Texas job is in no way a rebuild, but it will be pitched that way. Texas has had a top 10 recruiting class for the past 4 out of 5 years, I believe. There is a lot of talent on the roster, even if it's not in all the right places for Sark's systems. Yes, they lost some good talent to the transfer portal, but not nearly enough to bring them down to the level they're playing at. For reference both of the QBs who are said to be lacking were 4 stars coming out of high school. Thompson had a breakout game in the Alamo Bowl last year. As we tend to lament around here, even 4 star players need to be developed. There has been very little development for the horns this year. That's directly on Sark and staff.

In the long run, Sark may succeed. Herman most certainly would have succeeded too had he been able to beat OU and win the conference. Unfortunately, the expectations for the program way exceed the ability of the coaching, so don't hold your breath until the horns can finally lure Saban away from Bama.

The UT offensive line has been suspect for a number of years.

Other than Cosmi (sp?) '21, I don't' recall a UT o-lineman being drafted the last 4 years.

Is that development or recruiting or a little of both? Seems like size + speed is more of a recruiting issue.