Sark after dark COACHING STAFF thread

[taybo20 3,008]

Just now, Newy25 said:

I finally got a response from my friend who ghosted me during the last 10 plus days. He said to look at the staff hires as a sign for the portal-apocalypse coming.  He fully expects Sark to target a bunch of players in free agency. 

Well duh

[Pato del Muerto 53,366]

Just now, Newy25 said:

I finally got a response from my friend who ghosted me during the last 10 plus days. He said to look at the staff hires as a sign for the portal-apocalypse coming.  He fully expects Sark to target a bunch of players in free agency. 

Arik Gilbert is available...

[texifornia 58,901]

2 minutes ago, crash_davis said:

And hire some fucking bagmen. Fuck this shit. If the NCAA isn't going to do anything, then let's fucking drop our balls on the table and play the fucking game. Fuck the SEC.

You don't hire Steve Sarkisian to have a smiley happy squeaky-clean 8 wins.

[Funk Doctor Spock 13,128]

26 minutes ago, BurntOrange&White said:

Nah LSU coaches are jumping ship. There is some weird shit going on there. 

Rape. It's definitely rape. 

[cafe society 2,903]

36 minutes ago, RGBIII said:

Folks, if Ash is retained that means we probably get Mike fucking Stoops as Co-DC...DO.NOT.WANT....Coach Boom or Bust

Why?  Are you basing this solely on Gerry Hamilton's tweet?

[gmr548 16,681]

Folks, if Ash is retained that means we probably get Mike fucking Stoops as Co-DC...DO.NOT.WANT....Coach Boom or Bust

This is a Sark problem.

[Newy25 7,896]

Just now, texifornia said:

You don't hire Steve Sarkisian to have a smiley happy squeaky-clean 8 wins.

Especially for the names being mentioned. He’s likely bringing 2-3 Alabama coaches and at least one other coach fully engaged in the game. This is a clear sign the fucking gloves are off. We just hired a former alcoholic and his bagmen to Texas. It’s a new day. 

[gmr548 16,681]

I know this one will be fun/divisive 

It’s a fair point. Upgrade if you can but is a guy like Bo Davis better?

[Funk Doctor Spock 13,128]

3 minutes ago, taybo20 said:

Fuck rapgame Larry. I told y’all not to listen to that asshat

I would hope anyone with a functional brain didn't, but this is surly 

[RGBIII 23,012]

7 minutes ago, RGBIII said:

For the love of god hire Coach Boom. It has to happen. Straight up, ovaries on the table. Texas wins the Big 12 next year and Bijan goes to New York for the Heisman ceremony plus a top 5 recruiting class in 2022 if Boom is hired and Sark calls plays

Also me

[texifornia 58,901]

Just now, Newy25 said:

Especially for the names being mentioned. He’s likely bringing 2-3 Alabama coaches and at least one other coach fully engaged in the game. This is a clear sign the fucking gloves are off. We just hired a former alcoholic and his bagmen to Texas. It’s a new day. 

The BMDs are finally fucking tired of losing and irrelevance.

[Knoxtnhorn 6,262]

5 minutes ago, crash_davis said:

And hire some fucking bagmen. Fuck this shit. If the NCAA isn't going to do anything, then let's fucking drop our balls on the table and play the fucking game. Fuck the SEC.

Wouldn't let me rep multiple times, here's your written rep.

[tonedeaf 56]

1 hour ago, ATXbronco said:

I like this article.

The success of this Sark hire comes down to his D coordinator above all else.

Make Muschamp the highest paid assistant coach again.  Even if he's just a rental for a couple years.

https://www.thebiglead.com/posts/steve-sarkisian-auburn-interview-alabama-usc-washington-01esvsf8t425

Don't think muschcamp will be a rental.  Already had 2 HC jobs.  Has millions.  Might be happy to do what he does best and let someone else have all the worries.  Just a thought. 

[Funk Doctor Spock 13,128]

4 minutes ago, Pato del Muerto said:

Arik Gilbert is available...

But can he beat out THE Cade Brewer?

[TommyGufano 6,023]

9 minutes ago, Sir Ulrich said:

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Sources: Part of Sark’s Texas allure is potential staff
By John Brice - January 2, 2021
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AUSTIN, TX - SEPTEMBER 12: A Texas Longhorns helmet on the field before kickoff against the Rice Owls on September 12, 2015 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
As Texas officials worked behind the scenes to bring an end to the Tom Herman era atop the Longhorns football program and find Herman’s replacement as the future of the program, a key point for Texas leaders – from athletics director Chris Del Conte on down – was a coach’s vision for the program.

The Horns’ leaders received voluminous, detailed plans from candidates that addressed their vision for the future of Texas football, detailed recruiting plans, program tenets – and, perhaps chief amongst all items, a projected staff.

It’s in that area in which Steve Sarkisian separated himself, along with Sarkisian’s previous experience as a head coach and his career renaissance at the University of Alabama as offensive coordinator of the Tide’s record-setting attack.

In terms of coordinators, Kyle Flood is a Sarkisian colleague now at Alabama, someone who people close to Sarkisian tell FootballScoop that Sark “likes him a lot.” Flood could be the Horns’ offensive coordinator and a key linchpin on Sarkisian’s staff.

Sarkisian also remained heavily involved in play-calling even as a head coach at both Washington and Southern California, so that’s a key dynamic and one that we’re told Flood well understands with Sarkisian.

Blake Gideon, a former Horns player who started 52 career games in Austin, has carved a niche as a top special teams coach and rising young assistant. Gideon served as special teams coordinator for Lane Kiffin’s inaugural Ole Miss squad, which capped its season Saturday with a win against Indiana in the Outback Bowl.

Sources said there’s mutual interest between Gideon and Sarkisian to join together at Texas.

At the defensive coordinator spot, Sarkisian can help Texas with a number of potential high-profile targets in a year in which defensive coordinators are very much in demand. Sources told FootballScoop that former Texas defensive coordinator Will Muschamp, fired in November as South Carolina’s head coach, was expected to be in the mix for Sarkisian’s top defensive spot.

Kevin Steele, most recently Auburn’s interim head coach and defensive coordinator, also has emerged with multiple options that could include Texas.

Marcus Freeman, the wunderkind Cincinnati defensive coordinator, has elicited interest from Auburn’s new coach Bryan Harsin, as well as LSU, Michigan and Notre Dame. “Freeman would be an option,” said a source.

Zach Arnett, defensive coordinator at Mississippi State, has surged in national profile and did notable work in his first season with the Bulldogs; he’s considered a name to watch at Texas and with other openings.

Additionally, multiple sources told FootballScoop that a reunion of Sarkisian with defensive line specialist and recruiting guru Tosh Lupoi, who’s spent the past few seasons in the NFL, also has been discussed.

One final coach to keep an eye on is former UT assistant Chris Rumph. Rumph coached outside linebackers for the Houston Texans this season; but a return to Austin could be in his future.

We expect a number of these moves to become clear in the coming days.

As always, stay tuned to The Scoop for the latest coaching news.

 

 

[BurntOrange&White 41,703]

Let’s ban caddox for being a dumb fuck

[cafe society 2,903]

39 minutes ago, maninblack said:

Muschamp guarantees things that Ash doesn't. Between the two Muschamp is significantly higher for me.

Assuming Gerry is right... why would Sark force Stoops on Ash but not on Muschamp.  There's a disconnect somewhere.

[Dijon Robinson 1,511]

5 minutes ago, Pato del Muerto said:

Arik Gilbert is available...

He's going to Georgia

[Sir Ulrich 5,337]

Think the best comp we have for this Sark hire is Cristobal. Failed for different reasons but both saw first hand how the game was played under Saban and know how to get away with it. Sark has the added benefit of having top level QBs at his disposal year after year in recruiting. 

[South Austin 53,158]

1 minute ago, TommyGufano said:

 

Let's hope Sark doesn't drop the ball on his staff hires.

[taybo20 3,008]

3 minutes ago, Spider2YBanana said:

I would hope anyone with a functional brain didn't, but this is surly 

Just check the urban or bust thread...

[Funk Doctor Spock 13,128]

Just now, taybo20 said:

Just check the urban or bust thread...

Touche

[LTtxfan 49,919]

1 hour ago, Teryor said:

 

 

Anwar (Orangebloods) made a mistake....  NO WAY

[Happy Gilmore 1,004]

To add to the transfer portal talk. Someone on IT mentioned that Bryce Young would likely follow Sark. Not buying it but would be interesting to watch. 

[cafe society 2,903]

30 minutes ago, Brothahorn said:

What is so special about stoops?

He's Sark's Mehringer, apparently.

[crash_davis 23,465]

1 minute ago, Sir Ulrich said:

Think the best comp we have for this Sark hire is Cristobal. Failed for different reasons but both saw first hand how the game was played under Saban and know how to get away with it. Sark has the added benefit of having top level QBs at his disposal year after year in recruiting. 

The fact that Saban is letting Sark stay on through the NC game gives me hope. Fan fiction has me thinking Saban is retiring in a few years and DGAF so is learning Sark real gud on how to build a dynasty, including how to fucking cheat.

[Dijon Robinson 1,511]

1 minute ago, Happy Gilmore said:

To add to the transfer portal talk. Someone on IT mentioned that Bryce Young would likely follow Sark. Not buying it but would be interesting to watch. 

 

[maninblack 7,975]

3 minutes ago, cafe society said:

Assuming Gerry is right... why would Sark force Stoops on Ash but not on Muschamp.  There's a disconnect somewhere.

I think what Gerry was saying is Stoops would get a Co-DC title but be LBs coach. Meaning Hutzler is gone. Muschamp however would likely keep Hutzler meaning no need for a LB coach.

[Michael Knight 13,199]

Gase is available

 

 

[Post Oak 20,551]

This is the only maniac I won't calling the D

 

 

[Happy Gilmore 1,004]

I think it speaks volumes on how Saban views this whole thing as well. With the Kiffin rumors, he told the dude to get the fuck out asap. 

With Sarkisian he's keeping him around til the end. Think he holds Sark in a higher regard than Kiffin but just spit balling 

[Bevo 13,831]

Thanks Jay. Hated the email.

[FloridaHorn 4,869]

3 minutes ago, Happy Gilmore said:

To add to the transfer portal talk. Someone on IT mentioned that Bryce Young would likely follow Sark. Not buying it but would be interesting to watch. 

Why would Bryce Young leave Alabama, where they play for titles every other year to come to Texas, especially when he is 1 week away from being their starter.

[dec3169 546]

1 hour ago, pacman said:

Just don't hire your best friends like the last two idiots, Sark...

Usually that's 100%.  Although, the expression "Birds of a feather flock together" comes to mind.  If his best friends are Alabama coaches we could do worse.

[LTtxfan 49,919]

1 hour ago, gmr548 said:

If it isn’t WM there are very few upgrades over Ash (you could argue WM isn’t but he seems to be the target). At that point you’d think Ash gets an offer to stay.

 

Yeah, Urban has kept existing DC's when taking over a new Head Coaching job...

[tonedeaf 56]

We like him now, right.  We all need to be on the same page.  I'm in. 

[Dijon Robinson 1,511]

2 minutes ago, FloridaHorn said:

Why would Bryce Young leave Alabama, where they play for titles every other year to come to Texas, especially when he is 1 week away from being their starter.

Seems like a pretty strong indicator that Bama players believe in Sark's ability as a playcaller and QB coach

[boilerhorn 1,608]

3 minutes ago, Michael Knight said:

Gase is available

 

 

If we'd only been a little more patient...  He's Herman level unlikable.

[Huckleberry 34,411]

14 minutes ago, Newy25 said:

Especially for the names being mentioned. He’s likely bringing 2-3 Alabama coaches and at least one other coach fully engaged in the game. This is a clear sign the fucking gloves are off. We just hired a former alcoholic and his bagmen to Texas. It’s a new day. 

I sure fucking hope so.

[Elmer_Fudd 22,961]

Has any mention of new S&C Coach been mentioned?

[crash_davis 23,465]

Just now, Elmer_Fudd said:

Has any mention of new S&C Coach been mentioned?

some motherfucker who prescribes this shit like candie.

[taybo20 3,008]

Just now, crash_davis said:

some motherfucker who prescribes this shit like candie.

And doesn’t have the amount of soft tissue injuries we do. Maybe we can get an in with that bama orthopedist tho

[Brothahorn 10,097]

17 minutes ago, gmr548 said:

It’s a fair point. Upgrade if you can but is a guy like Bo Davis better?

He knows how to keep his mouth shut and take one for the team.

12 minutes ago, taybo20 said:

Just check the urban or bust thread...

LOL. That thread got locked down real quick.

[LTtxfan 49,919]

51 minutes ago, Teryor said:

I know this one will be fun/divisive 

 

Unless Giles convinces Sark that he really wants to stay, Giles is Mensa's buddy so may be better to cut ties...

[Huckleberry 34,411]

13 minutes ago, Happy Gilmore said:

To add to the transfer portal talk. Someone on IT mentioned that Bryce Young would likely follow Sark. Not buying it but would be interesting to watch. 

He's probably going somewhere, so why not follow Sarkisian? QBs these days don't like to sit and there's no way even Saban benches Jones after this season.

[dec3169 546]

47 minutes ago, B00M said:

Look man, no one would bring it up if his head coaching career was stellar. It was somewhere between mediocre and average. And if we're bringing it up, do you think opposing recruiters might? 

Dude has 2 of the 4 Heisman finalists *this year*.  He is known for coaching up QBs (one of which is a finalist).  He has NFL experience, experience at a couple of major schools, SEC and west coast ties, and a possibility of a natty this year.  If he has a good answer for beating addiction, he should be a huge upgrade on recruiting.

[TommyGufano 6,023]

9 minutes ago, FloridaHorn said:

Why would Bryce Young leave Alabama, where they play for titles every other year to come to Texas, especially when he is 1 week away from being their starter.

maybe he looks better in orange

[ztejas 44,114]

53 minutes ago, maninblack said:

Will knows not of what he speaks. Get Giles the fuck off the 40

Yeah because it's so fufking hard to put together an all-conference, borderline all-american DL together at Texas. Even when we're shitty we have a good DL more years than not. 

[skipmcgee 319]

2 minutes ago, Huckleberry said:

He's probably going somewhere, so why not follow Sarkisian? QBs these days don't like to sit and there's no way even Saban benches Jones after this season.

I thought Jones was leaving to the draft?

[crash_davis 23,465]

After watching Notre Dame look like a peewee team against Bama, I'm fully convince the schools who don't cheat are never going to win again. Notre Dame, even Texas, is not going to be able to regularly compete against $EC schools who perfected cheating from paying players, to pretend school, to steroids galore. If Texas is serious about competing it's going to have to play the game. Here's to hoping that the Sark hire and the assist coaches names are an indication that Texas is finally serious about playing the game on equal footing.