First-year Texas coach Steve Sarkisian understands the pressure that comes with being the leader of the Longhorns, a program that’s respected nationally with a rich tradition of winning. And getting back to those glory days in the burnt orange is what made this position of power so intriguing to Sarkisian, who was asked this week how he’ll define success in his first season.
“Naturally, everyone wants me to put a number on it, but for me it’s about, ‘Okay, are we playing with the accountability and discipline needed week in and week out regardless of opponent to warrant the product on the field puts us in position to win football games,’” Sarkisian said Thursday on ESPNU at Big 12 Media Days in Arlington, Texas. “Ultimately, it comes down to the one, two, three or four plays (a game). It always does. Then it comes down to our ability to execute. I don’t know what that number is going to look like.
“We have a team that’s buying into that mentality. I came here to win championships. We’ve got to chase greatness everyday.”
