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12 minutes ago, Hank_Hill said:

The RB coaching position was vacant and we filled it

How dare Sark fill a vacant coaching position. What a bastard 

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17 minutes ago, Reese Bennett said:

This seems to me like a reactionary hire. Someone convince me this helps solve long-term problems.

1.  It’s more reactionary to losing Terry Joseph and not being able to make more hay recruiting in South Louisiana despite LSU starting with a dead man walking head coach and then firing him.  
 

2.  The long term problem is the line, not the RB talent (probably).  We had several years under Sark where this was the strength of the team.  

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9 hours ago, Mitch Cumsteen said:

I hear ya but we hired Duane Fucking Akina last offseason. We should have been permabanning anyone who brought up his name over the last decade plus. 

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From Bobby this morning: 

The speed with which Steve Sarkisian let go of Chad Scott and replaced him with Jabbar Juluke was faster than I can recall any other assistant spot being filled by Sark.

While I was not told this, I have to think it comes down to a combination of culture fit and recruiting.

Tashard Choice was a great fit for Sark at the RB coaching spot. Lots of energy and a certain vibe Sark wanted for his staff. A fearless recruiter as well.

Scott was a little more reserved than Choice and perhaps a different style of recruiter.

One thing I was told that certainly came true:

Sark wanted a coach with deep ties to a major metro area in the Deep South.

In talking to someone who covers the University of Florida, he said that Juluke not only has some juice on the field but also off of it in recruiting.

In sum, I think he fits what Sark wants more than Scott did and that’s likely why Sark made the move so quickly.

 

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IT with the likelihood a few coaches return

WR Chris Jackson: Jackson’s contract is up at the end of this season, and we’ve heard of no attempts to re-sign him. That doesn’t mean it isn’t happening or will happen in the coming weeks, but it’s a bit odd we’re at this point. It seems to foreshadow a coaching change.
Percentage: 25%

OL Kyle Flood: You can stop scrolling now. With Texas bringing in a new running backs coach, and likely a new wide receivers coach, will Sark make a change on the offensive line? That’s a pretty big reset ahead of a massive season. While we’ve heard of Flood’s agents putting feelers out in a couple of cases, our most recent information, largely based on connecting portal “dots,” makes it seem like he’ll be back.
Percentage: 60%

S Duane Akina: We hear he’s going to be replaced and options are being researched. It makes zero sense for him to return.
Percentage: 10%

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39 minutes ago, Hookem2147 said:

IT with the likelihood a few coaches return

WR Chris Jackson: Jackson’s contract is up at the end of this season, and we’ve heard of no attempts to re-sign him. That doesn’t mean it isn’t happening or will happen in the coming weeks, but it’s a bit odd we’re at this point. It seems to foreshadow a coaching change.
Percentage: 25%

OL Kyle Flood: You can stop scrolling now. With Texas bringing in a new running backs coach, and likely a new wide receivers coach, will Sark make a change on the offensive line? That’s a pretty big reset ahead of a massive season. While we’ve heard of Flood’s agents putting feelers out in a couple of cases, our most recent information, largely based on connecting portal “dots,” makes it seem like he’ll be back.
Percentage: 60%

S Duane Akina: We hear he’s going to be replaced and options are being researched. It makes zero sense for him to return.
Percentage: 10%

We are not going to be a legit national championship contender until Flood is gone and we have a competent OL. Not sure why the HC doesn't see it.

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Why put Akina last with the lowest chances and then tell people to stop scrolling? Gotta put those percentages in order, IT. Come on now 

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4 minutes ago, UTEE97 said:

We are not going to be a legit national championship contender until Flood is gone and we have a competent OL. Not sure why the HC doesn't see it.

Ohio states oline was dog shit last year and they won it all. btw , what team had an elite oline this year per surly standards. Georgia line is trash.every team we beat this year had a worse oline than us. not stanning for flood just would like to know what team has an elite oline. 

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3 minutes ago, Hookem10 said:

Ohio states oline was dog shit last year and they won it all. btw , what team had an elite oline this year per surly standards. Georgia line is trash.every team we beat this year had a worse oline than us. not stanning for flood just would like to know what team has an elite oline. 

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1 minute ago, Hookem10 said:

Ohio states oline was dog shit last year and they won it all. btw , what team had an elite oline this year per surly standards. Georgia line is trash.every team we beat this year had a worse oline than us. not stanning for flood just would like to know what team has an elite oline. 

We fielded one of the worst OLs in recent memory. Are you seriously suggesting that UGA and tOSU lines were comparable? The year Sark recruited a couple of 5 star olinemen, everyone was saying, Sark understands what it takes to win in the SEC. Now it doesn't matter?

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Re: Flood

I think the best scenario (assuming Flood stays) is to bring in an “assistant OL” coach.  Throwing two names out there: Andy Kwon, recently at UCLA, GA’d at Bama with Flood and Marrone and now needs a job, and so does Jonathon Decoster from Florida - who has a great reputation as a coach and spent a year with Juluke.

 

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Clarified on Flood staying
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9 minutes ago, horny_gunman said:

Re: Flood

I think the best scenario (assuming Flood stays) is to bring in an “assistant OL” coach.  Throwing two names out there: Andy Kwon, recently at UCLA, GA’d at Bama with Flood and Marrone and now needs a job, and so does Jonathon Decoster from Florida - who has a great reputation as a coach and spent a year with Juluke.

 

Being an assistant to Flood seems to carry a lot of downside and not much upside.

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we need an "assistant" to help our oline coach, who struggles with recruitment, portal, and development?   I think there's an easier way.  

This reminds of the "assistant" that was needed for Chuck Strong to help him actually coach.  

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I think Texas fans need to get used to the idea that Flood is coming back next year. If that happens and we see below average line play in Arch’s final year, it should cost Sark his job. He is allowing the person who sank the 25 season to come back and if it does not work out, I’m no longer blaming Flood. I sure hope Sark knows what he is doing. 

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Well, again, not saying I’d like him to stay and there’s great potential options. Hell, we all saw that Drevno had to be brought in already to help. My statement is only in the case that Flood does stay.  Flood staying has its own implications for Sark’s tenure and they’re not great 

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4 minutes ago, Newy25 said:

I think Texas fans need to get used to the idea that Flood is coming back next year. If that happens and we see below average line play in Arch’s final year, it should cost Sark his job. He is allowing the person who sank the 25 season to come back and if it does not work out, I’m no longer blaming Flood. I sure hope Sark knows what he is doing. 

Holy fucking shit. Now this needs to be hung in a museum. 

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4 minutes ago, Newy25 said:

I think Texas fans need to get used to the idea that Flood is coming back next year. If that happens and we see below average line play in Arch’s final year, it should cost Sark his job. He is allowing the person who sank the 25 season to come back and if it does not work out, I’m no longer blaming Flood. I sure hope Sark knows what he is doing. 

This is part of my long-term thought process. I feel Sark has to critically look at the offense.  How much can be changed in one off season in order to truly challenge for a NC without losing high quality talent via the portal and without being the coach to waste a Manning.  Getting rid of 3 of 5 offensive coaches (Flood, Scott, Jax) including your OC-in-name, and not getting a new playcaller is a very hard reset for a a coach. He’d have to be more dialed in than ever.  If he gambles on doing that, and fails, he’s done. 

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16 minutes ago, horny_gunman said:

This is part of my long-term thought process. I feel Sark has to critically look at the offense.  How much can be changed in one off season in order to truly challenge for a NC without losing high quality talent via the portal and without being the coach to waste a Manning.  Getting rid of 3 of 5 offensive coaches (Flood, Scott, Jax) including your OC-in-name, and not getting a new playcaller is a very hard reset for a a coach. He’d have to be more dialed in than ever.  If he gambles on doing that, and fails, he’s done. 

If this year bombs, he's in trouble regardless of which direction he goes in terms of coaching turnover. It's just all on Sark right now period.

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23 minutes ago, The Beast said:

Holy fucking shit. Now this needs to be hung in a museum. 


If a position coach did such a colossally bad job managing his room that it cost Texas a playoff chance and that same position needs to be treated like a five alarm fire in the transfer portal, there is no excuse for 2026. Flood coming back is like watching your child set your house on fire and not even taking his matches away. The next fire is not the kid’s fault. 

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If a position coach did such a colossally bad job managing his room that it cost Texas a playoff chance and that same position needs to be treated like a five alarm fire in the transfer portal, there is no excuse for 2026. Flood coming back is like watching your child set your house on fire and not even taking his matches away. The next fire is not the kid’s fault. 

Overreact much? What’s worse in your opinion? Kyle Flood’s coaching or the holocaust? Probably Kyle flood’s coaching.
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8 minutes ago, irishtexan said:


Overreact much? What’s worse in your opinion? Kyle Flood’s coaching or the holocaust? Probably Kyle flood’s coaching.


I like how the people who disagree with me just act incredulous instead of stating their reasons for why they disagree. Yes Flood returning and doing 2025 Flood things again should be a fireable offense. I’m sorry you see it differently. 

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1 hour ago, UTEE97 said:

We fielded one of the worst OLs in recent memory. Are you seriously suggesting that UGA and tOSU lines were comparable? The year Sark recruited a couple of 5 star olinemen, everyone was saying, Sark understands what it takes to win in the SEC. Now it doesn't matter?

Not comparing anything. Everyone says we suck but I’ve seen  a lot of olines suck this year   Was trying to figure out who the best olines are so I can compare how bad ours was. 

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1 hour ago, Newy25 said:

I think Texas fans need to get used to the idea that Flood is coming back next year. If that happens and we see below average line play in Arch’s final year, it should cost Sark his job. He is allowing the person who sank the 25 season to come back and if it does not work out, I’m no longer blaming Flood. I sure hope Sark knows what he is doing. 

I've accepted it and think it's about 90% likely to happen, which is why I've been bitching about it.  Even Mack fired his shitty o line coach.  

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29 minutes ago, irishtexan said:


Overreact much? What’s worse in your opinion? Kyle Flood’s coaching or the holocaust? Probably Kyle flood’s coaching.

Exactly. Kyle Flood would absolutely need to be on a tight leash in 2026 had he committed genocide. The line improved a lot as the year went on, though

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8 minutes ago, bschoolprof said:

I've accepted it and think it's about 90% likely to happen, which is why I've been bitching about it.  Even Mack fired his shitty o line coach.  

Then let's not forget he brought in Searels, who couldn't save the day, but is good enough to be UGAs OL coach now. At some point you have to ask why the pancake factory is a waffle house.  The only thing more puzzling in our Directors Cup department is the inability to make mbb runs in March.

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Our line will be better next year because we'll get better players out of the portal. I'm pretty annoyed with the shit show that Flood rolled out this season, so I'd be fine with him gone, but a lot can be fixed with better personnel and scheme tweaks. 

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8 minutes ago, Red Five said:

Going into year six, has there been a season yet where the OL has been considered a team strength?

What team in college is the oline the team strength?

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What team in college is the oline the team strength?

Indiana, Miami, Notre Dame, Georgia, A&M

What kind of stupid stance are you trying to take with this question?
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2 minutes ago, gurt said:


Indiana, Miami, Notre Dame, Georgia, A&M

What kind of stupid stance are you trying to take with this question?

They all have issues is my point. Aggy oline looked worse than ours. Just trying to to figure out who’s oline is best in the country to compare how bad ours was 

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18 minutes ago, Red Five said:

Going into year six, has there been a season yet where the OL has been considered a team strength?

I’d call it a strength last year. Great pass blocking and mids but serviceable run blocking. The line looked a lot better when there weren’t dogshit players in the line up, who knew? That’s on Flood and Sark. Go get some better guys and see what we can do.

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3 minutes ago, Hank_Hill said:

I’d call it a strength last year. Great pass blocking and mids but serviceable run blocking. The line looked a lot better when there weren’t dogshit players in the line up, who knew? That’s on Flood and Sark. Go get some better guys and see what we can do.

Almost everyone on that line will play in the NFL and it was mid at best. That's insanely terrible coaching and/or scheme. 

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We've seen Flood have effective OLs here and at Alabama. He hasn't been elite at it here, but if you replace him, you damn well better have a compatible upgrade available.

He's been coaching OL play for Sark offenses for a long time, let's see what changes are made now that there is an obvious and public issue.

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13 minutes ago, Atticus said:

We've seen Flood have effective OLs here and at Alabama. He hasn't been elite at it here, but if you replace him, you damn well better have a compatible upgrade available.

He's been coaching OL play for Sark offenses for a long time, let's see what changes are made now that there is an obvious and public issue.


When the stars aligned with NFL talent, Flood’s lines have been effective. Mostly at pass blocking but effective. So the ceiling with Flood when given two NFL tackles is effective. We also discovered the floor in 2025 when we fielded one of the worst offensive lines in the entire country until late in the season. Recruiting and development have both been serious questions and you can also add current roster evaluation as we were playing Stroh at LG this season until we stumbled upon a combination that stopped leaking like a sieve.  

And you think it would be difficult to replace a ceiling of effective and a floor of bottom 10% in the country at Texas?  

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Kyle Flood spent years coaching Connor Stroh and an entire offseason watching him practice as the #1 LG, then proceeded to watch him be as bad as it gets for the first 5 games and was still trotting him out there as the starter but now some people want to give him credit for the line getting better after the lineup was changed. 

He was the reason the lineup was idiotic. Unless I've missed something reported where Sarkisian was having an affair with Stroh's mom who threatened to kill herself with a spoon if he didn't start Connor. And to be fair, right now in college football I might believe that. 

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11 minutes ago, Huckleberry said:

Kyle Flood spent years coaching Connor Stroh and an entire offseason watching him practice as the #1 LG

He spent the offseason watching Neto practice as the starting LG, which makes the whole thing even weirder.

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