As mentioned, Sark is currently in pursuit of putting together a championship-caliber support staff at Texas, something Herman failed to do with his initial hires and staff overhaul at the end of the 2019 season. Most roles have been finalized, but there are still a few key positions that have yet to be filled, including defensive coordinator.
The staff as it stands right now, with updates as they occur .
JANUARY 26 11:45 AM UPDATE: Vanderbilt s Jason Grooms, who had been with the program since 2014, has been lured away from Nashville by Steve Sarkisian to become the Longhorns new chief of staff of football operations.
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How Steve Sarkisian put together the jigsaw puzzle of his first Texas coaching staff
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Death, taxes, and coaching turnover.
As the early continuity in the Tom Herman era dissolved with seven new assistant coaches last season, some Texas players will be on their third position coach in as many seasons.
So it’s difficult to understate the importance of new Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian getting his initial hires right. In fact, as much as recruiting and development will define his tenure on the Forty Acres, the ability of Sarkisian to get his initial coaching staff right may ultimately determine whether he succeeds or fails as the head coach of the Longhorns. After all, it’s those coaches who will bear a large responsibility for evaluations during the recruiting process and improvement once those players get on campus.