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https://texassports.com/news/2024/1/13/football-ut-and-sarkisian-agree-to-four-year-contract-extension.aspx
 

deal is done. 
 

AUSTIN — The University of Texas and Head Football Coach Steve Sarkisian have agreed on a four-year contract extension, UT VP and Lois and Richard Folger Athletics Director Chris Del Conte announced on Saturday. Sarkisian came to Texas in January 2021 and just completed the third year of a six-year contract, the four-year extension takes it to 2030.

"Coach Sark is an incredible coach, a first-class person, and a tremendous leader of men," said Kevin Eltife, Chairman of the UT System Board of Regents. "We knew he was the man for the job when we hired him three years ago, and the way he stuck to the plan he laid out for us, stayed the course in putting everything in place, and got our football program back among the best in the nation has been phenomenal. What a year it was in 2023, winning the final Big 12 Championship and taking us to the CFP for the first time, and we know the best is yet to come. Coach Sark has brought the pride and passion back in our program, we're so fortunate to have him, and we're looking forward to many more exciting years ahead."

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AUSTIN — The University of Texas and Head Football Coach Steve Sarkisian have agreed on a four-year contract extension, UT VP and Lois and Richard Folger Athletics Director Chris Del Conte announced on Saturday. Sarkisian came to Texas in January 2021 and just completed the third year of a six-year contract, the four-year extension takes it to 2030.

"Coach Sark is an incredible coach, a first-class person, and a tremendous leader of men," said Kevin Eltife, Chairman of the UT System Board of Regents. "We knew he was the man for the job when we hired him three years ago, and the way he stuck to the plan he laid out for us, stayed the course in putting everything in place, and got our football program back among the best in the nation has been phenomenal. What a year it was in 2023, winning the final Big 12 Championship and taking us to the CFP for the first time, and we know the best is yet to come. Coach Sark has brought the pride and passion back in our program, we're so fortunate to have him, and we're looking forward to many more exciting years ahead."

In three seasons at Texas, Sarkisian has steadily built the Longhorn football program that returned to the nation's elite in a historic 2023 season. Sarkisian led the Horns to a 12-2 record, their first Big 12 Championship since 2009, and a first-ever College Football Playoff appearance last season. Texas earned a No. 3 final ranking in The Associated Press Poll, its highest finish in 15 years since earning the No. 2 spot in 2009, and the Longhorns have been ranked among the top-25 in both The AP and AFCA Coaches Poll for 20-straight weeks. Texas' current streak of 15 consecutive weeks in the top-10 of one of those polls is the Horns' longest stretch since 2009. The 12 victories on the year marked just the fourth 12 or more-win season in school history (2005, 2008, 2009, 2023). That included seven-straight wins heading into the CFP, UT's longest winning streak since 2009-10.

"What a great day it is to have Coach Sarkisian's contract extended to 2030," said Jay Hartzell, UT President. "He's done a remarkable job rebuilding and taking our football program back to great heights in three short years. But the things that make me most proud are the leadership he's brought and its impact on our student-athletes. This shows up in the culture he's built in our program and the wonderful ways our student-athletes represent the University. We are competing at the highest level with class, dignity, and a Texas Fight that has been so fun to see Longhorn Nation embrace. Coach Sark is authentic, a man of great integrity, and a gifted developer of exceptional talent. I couldn't be more grateful to have him as our coach."

In 2023, Texas defeated four teams that finished the year in the top-25 (Alabama, Oklahoma State, Kansas State, Kansas), including knocking off No. 5 Alabama in Tuscaloosa (34-24) — snapping a 21-game Crimson Tide home winning streak (43-straight game home winning streak versus non-conference opponents). The Horns also faced 10 teams that played in bowl games last season.
 
"First and foremost, we couldn't have done this without the incredible leadership of the Chairman of our Board of Regents Kevin Eltife and President Hartzell. They play a critical role in everything we do, and we're so grateful for their support of our athletic department," said Del Conte. "What Coach Sarkisian has done in building us back into one of the nation's premier football programs has been awesome to watch. Last year was a historic one and a joy to be a part of, but the steadfast commitment he's made in establishing the foundation of a program built for long-term success is such a critical piece to this. His leadership, ability to develop players, and the way he and his staff get the best out of each and every student-athlete and the entire team is extraordinary. He's all about the process, brings great energy and passion every day and thrives on building a truly connected team. His tireless commitment to recruiting the best players to Texas is evident, and the relationships he builds with them are a key to his success. He's also played a vital role in re-energizing Longhorn nation and is an impactful leader for us across all of athletics.

"As we head into the SEC next year, we're doing that with a great deal of momentum, a program we're extremely proud of and with a great head coach and leader. We knew that Coach Sarkisian was the man for the job when we hired him, and he's proven that each step of the way. We couldn't be more excited about where we are and where we're headed, and we're thrilled that Coach Sark will be our coach for a long time."

As a part of the Longhorns' memorable season in 2023, Sarkisian was named a finalist for the Bear Bryant, George Munger and Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year awards. He also was tabbed Big 12 Coach of the Year by The Associated Press. The Longhorns were one of only five Power-5 programs that ranked among the top 15 in scoring offense (35.8 ppg) and scoring defense (18.9 ppg), finishing 15th nationally in both. Sarkisian's versatile and balanced squad ranked ninth nationally in total offense (477.5 ypg), led the Big 12 in total defense (336.7 ypg/34th FBS) and was bolstered by one of the nation's top special team's units. Led by Outland Trophy winner and unanimous first-team All-American defensive tackle T'Vondre Sweat, Texas ranked third nationally in rushing defense (82.4 ypg). The Longhorns' ground game, which was led by Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award finalist Jonathon Brooks' 1,139 yards in 11 games, and three total backs with 100-yard rushing games, ranked 24th in the FBS (188.4 ypg). Texas averaged 289.1 yards per game passing (17th/FBS). Seven Longhorns earned first-team All-Big 12 honors with Sweat voted the league's defensive player of the year, defensive tackle Byron Murphy IIselected defensive lineman of the year, wide receiver Adonai Mitchell chosen offensive newcomer of the year, and linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. tabbed defensive freshman of the year.

Sarkisian has completely revamped the Texas roster in his three seasons, and the future continues to be bright with top-five recruiting rankings in each of the past two signing classes. 

"I said it when I came here three years ago, this is a dream job for me. It's a destination job, and I'm fired up every day to be the head coach at The University of Texas," Sarkisian said. "We're thrilled with what we've been able to accomplish and proud of the culture we've built and the way our players have grown — on and off the field. But we're just getting started. I've said it all along, we've been building this program for long term success. We're here to chase greatness, win championships, and be one of the best in the nation year in and year out. And we're so lucky to have an awesome group of players, a great staff, an unbelievably supportive administration, and the power of Longhorn Nation behind us to help us do that. I can't thank CDC, President Hartzell and Chairman Eltife enough for their commitment to our mission from day one, and I'm grateful for their continued support."

Sarkisian has steadily built the foundation and established a culture in a program that had won eight games in the regular season just twice (2012, 2018) and had four losing seasons in the 11 years before he arrived in 2022. After a 5-7 mark in year one, Texas improved to 8-5 in 2022, before bringing the Horns back among the nation's elite last season for the first time in a decade and a half. The eight wins in 2022 at the time was just the second instance in nine years (fourth time in 14 years) that Texas registered eight victories in the regular season. All five losses that year came by seven points or fewer. That team was led by a balanced attack that averaged 34.5 points per game (25th FBS), while allowing just 21.6 points per game (28th FBS). Running back Bijan Robinson led the way, earning unanimous first-team All-America honors and the Doak Walker Award as the nation's top running back. Four Longhorns were tabbed first-team All-Big 12 in 2022. One year after no Texas players were selected in the 2022 NFL Draft, five Longhorns were selected in the 2023 draft, and a total of seven made NFL rosters last year.

Sarkisian heads into year four with a 25-14 record Texas that includes a 20-7 mark the past two seasons. Texas' eight wins in Big 12 regular season action last season were the most since 2009. In 10 years as a head coach he is 71-49, which includes seven bowl bids.

 

I’d imagine he commanded / earned a premium. I’m optimistic this is a good investment.

Sark the man has never been a question mark for me - he oozes authenticity. I want to believe in a world where great men generally accomplish great things…so hook ‘em coach sarkisian - we’re just getting started.

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6 minutes ago, ClubWhatever said:

¿cuanto cuesta el contrato?

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aggy will still have a year left of paying Jimbo when Sark's extension expires.

Lulz

4 minutes ago, Deej said:

aggy will still have a year left of paying Jimbo when Sark's extension expires.

Lulz

And the year on their trophy will still be 20__.

12 minutes ago, MissingInAction said:

I have a boner, and it's not strange at all.

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I'm in the "glad to see, well earned" mindset.

Sark has issues but he's far exceeded my expectations and I hope that continues.

 

Aggies take note.  You only give the extension AFTER acheivement, not NEAR achievement!

Happy for Sark and glad we have him.  I think he is excited to continue building his legacy along with that of bringing Texas truly back.  The thing I like even better about Sark now is he knows the challenge ahead.  He knows it's really hard to get to the promised land, and even tougher to stay there!  We have the right man for the job!

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13 minutes ago, Deej said:

aggy will still have a year left of paying Jimbo when Sark's extension expires.

Lulz

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I'm assuming we had to pay him whatever Bama offered.

Which was likely a lot. 

I'd guess the extension is 8-10 per.

I’m happy for him and his family. He endured a whole bunch of self-inflicted pain and destruction in his life, but he sought and received help in his battle with alcoholism and has come out the other side a completely different person. I hope he is the head coach for as long as he wants to be. He has everything he needs to be successful and he is one of the brightest offensive minds in the college game. He’s going to win big on the field and it’s cool to see him doing all of this considering where he was just a few short years ago. 

Only 4 more years? I imagine the new rate kicks in pretty soon if so. 

Deserved a raise but I hope we didn't get swindled into some sort of dumb Jimbo / Mel Tucker extension based on one successful year

For four years, I assume it will be 10 per year, fully guaranteed.

5 minutes ago, Tex-19 said:

Deserved a raise but I hope we didn't get swindled into some sort of dumb Jimbo / Mel Tucker extension based on one successful year

I mean we were probably better last season than any season in Sparty or aggy's history so there's that. 

34.5 over 4 years is 8.6 and change per year.   Not 10 but not chicken feed.

Wonder how many Best Buy gift cards it includes. 

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Seeing that we gave Sark an extra 4 years after actually reaching the CFP makes that jimbo contract extension even worse. Its why I never worry about those morons. Everything they do, you can be assured is a suboptimal decision. In their minds paying that little cuck all that money and fully guaranteeing it for 10 years meant that they were on top of the CFB world. They are hardwired for failure. Always have been. Always will be. 

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56 minutes ago, Deej said:

aggy will still have a year left of paying Jimbo when Sark's extension expires.

Lulz

And some number left on the elko buyout

23 minutes ago, Tex-19 said:

Deserved a raise but I hope we didn't get swindled into some sort of dumb Jimbo / Mel Tucker extension based on one successful year

So we DIDN’T sign him to a 15 year contract????? I sure hope we tried and settled for 10, because that strategy

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7 minutes ago, jeevsie said:

Wonder how many Best Buy gift cards it includes. 

🌳 50?

Of course all this happiness doesn’t mean we can’t, or won’t fail to mercilessly criticize Sark starting with the first game next season.

Just now, nbmishoid said:

Of course all this happiness doesn’t mean we can’t, or won’t fail to mercilessly criticize Sark starting with the first game next season.

Hell, we will be bitching about the Spring Game!  But we will be loving every minute.

fuck dem brakes!🤘

23 minutes ago, nbmishoid said:

34.5 over 4 years is 8.6 and change per year.   Not 10 but not chicken feed.

The numbers should include a raise for the three years remaining on the current contract, not just the four added years.

31 minutes ago, MissingInAction said:

Nothing more dangerous than an alcoholic with a purpose.

Brother Mouzone would like a word.

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1 hour ago, ClubWhatever said:

¿cuanto cuesta el contrato?

You know, toma todo.  He has earned it.  🤘🏼

I would guess $9-10mm per year which is probably fair, I just hope we don't do some stupid full guarantee shit. And also we should raise his buyout.

Why do we need to raise his buyout?  NFL?  Because literally the single college job that Sark would conceivably take just opened and closed without him leaving. 

3 minutes ago, MrX said:

Why do we need to raise his buyout?  NFL?  Because literally the single college job that Sark would conceivably take just opened and closed without him leaving. 

You never know.... aggy will probably be looking for a coach in a 2-3 years when they bail for the BigXII and Sark has proven he has what it takes to win the BigXII.  And I have it on pretty good authority that the A&M job is the one gig all coaches truly covet. Its the classic win-win. 

1 hour ago, Tex-19 said:

Deserved a raise but I hope we didn't get swindled into some sort of dumb Jimbo / Mel Tucker extension based on one successful year

Don't EVEN insinuate that we're as stupid as aggy dude.

44 minutes ago, Davis Lane said:

🌳 50?

Tree fitty obviously. 

27 minutes ago, MrX said:

Why do we need to raise his buyout?  NFL?  Because literally the single college job that Sark would conceivably take just opened and closed without him leaving. 

SC but now with their stupid B10 geography and travel that’s never going to happen.  

59 minutes ago, StrippersAndNobelPrizes said:

So we DIDN’T sign him to a 15 year contract????? I sure hope we tried and settled for 10, because that strategy

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We have a real law school and our program is NOT run by message boards and yokels. 

1 hour ago, bigcigar said:

I’d imagine he commanded / earned a premium. I’m optimistic this is a good investment.

Sark the man has never been a question mark for me - he oozes authenticity. I want to believe in a world where great men generally accomplish great things…so hook ‘em coach sarkisian - we’re just getting started.

Given his history, there had to be some question marks coming in. I won’t question that I had some doubts.

But everything else you said - he’s got it. And he won me over. 

Any extra $ for assistant coaches?   

3 minutes ago, SDG said:

Any extra $ for assistant coaches?   

Nope the University of Texas Athletics Department is broke, gonna have to open up a lemonade stand.

8 minutes ago, Surly Bevo said:

Nope the University of Texas Athletics Department is broke, gonna have to open up a lemonade stand.

Are they still selling candy bars 

3 hours ago, UpperWestside said:

I’m happy for him and his family. He endured a whole bunch of self-inflicted pain and destruction in his life, but he sought and received help in his battle with alcoholism and has come out the other side a completely different person. I hope he is the head coach for as long as he wants to be. He has everything he needs to be successful and he is one of the brightest offensive minds in the college game. He’s going to win big on the field and it’s cool to see him doing all of this considering where he was just a few short years ago. 

This….  100%.     

2 hours ago, ztejas said:

I mean we were probably better last season than any season in Sparty or aggy's history so there's that. 

Sark has a chance to cement himself as one the legends from the new generation of coaches in the college football world.  I think he realizes the infrastructure is now in place for this program to dictate how high the sky goes.   He’s the coach of one of the most recognizable brands in sports which is in a state that produces football talent for the nation at a University that has the resources internally and now externally through NIL.   And more importantly a University President and AD who fricken get it.   We haven’t had that for awhile especially from the  later Mack days until CDC pulled the plug on Tom.      
 

 

1 hour ago, Surly Bevo said:

Nope the University of Texas Athletics Department is broke, gonna have to open up a lemonade stand.

 

1 hour ago, Hookem10 said:

Are they still selling candy bars 

The real question: do they have any grapes?

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