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The Sunday Pulpit: Sarkisian needs Arch Manning era to Ignite

Let’s get something straight before you read another word - Steve Sarkisian’s seat isn’t just cool, it’s Barton-Springs-at-sunrise cold. This is not a “fire the coach” column. Sarkisian still owns the runway to become one of the most decorated coaches in Texas history. He might even be around long enough to one day joke, “Remember when a downtown Austin condo only cost $2 million?”

Texas quarterback Arch Manning
Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) on the field for warm ups before the Ohio State and Texas game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on Aug 30, 2025.

Let’s get something straight before you read another word - Steve Sarkisian’s seat isn’t just cool, it’s Barton-Springs-at-sunrise cold. This is not a “fire the coach” column. Sarkisian still owns the runway to become one of the most decorated coaches in Texas history. He might even be around long enough to one day joke, “Remember when a downtown Austin condo only cost $2 million?”

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