Steve Sarkisian Close to Finalizing Contract Extension with the Texas Longhorns
The Texas Longhorns are on the verge of securing head coach Steve Sarkisian’s future in Austin with a contract extension and a raise, according to The Athletic.
A Promising Future for Sarkisian
Sarkisian, who previously worked as Alabama’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach under the legendary Nick Saban, has been rumored as a potential candidate for the vacant head coaching position at Alabama. However, it seems that the Longhorns are determined to keep him in Texas.
Continued Success and Support
In a hype video released by Texas football, Sarkisian is shown preparing for his fourth year as the head coach. The video comes on the heels of quarterback Quinn Ewers’ announcement that he will be returning for his senior season. Ewers led the Longhorns to their first Big 12 Championship since 2009 and a spot in the College Football Playoff.
Alabama’s Search for a New Coach
Meanwhile, Alabama is still in search of a successor to the legendary Nick Saban, who retired after an illustrious 17-year tenure. One name that generated interest was Oregon head coach Dan Lanning, but Lanning put an end to the rumors by releasing a video reaffirming his commitment to Oregon.
Commitment to Oregon
In the video, Lanning is seen addressing his players in a team meeting, assuring them that he is staying put in Eugene. He expresses his desire to remain at Oregon for as long as possible, emphasizing the positive aspects of the program and the community.
“I want to be here in Eugene for as long as Eugene will have me,” Lanning says. “This place has everything that I could possibly ever want. There’s a little bit of a problem in society today with people looking for what’s next and where there’s an opportunity. The reality is the grass is not always greener. In fact, the grass is damn greener in Eugene.”
Reported by Ryan Gaydos for Fox News
