Incredible Twists and Improbable Turns: The Saga of Texas Longhorns Recruiting

The Early Days

The Texas Longhorns football program has a long and storied history of recruiting success. In recent years, however, the program has fallen on hard times. The Longhorns have not won a national championship since 2005, and they have not even won a Big 12 Championship since 2009.

The Road to Texas: Incredible Twists and Improbable Turns Along the Texas Longhorns Recruiting Trail (The Road Series)

by Christopher Dutton

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Part of the reason for the Longhorns' recent struggles has been their inability to recruit top-tier talent. In 2017, the Longhorns signed a class that was ranked 10th in the nation by 247Sports. However, that class failed to live up to expectations, and the Longhorns finished the season with a disappointing 7-6 record.

The Herman Era

In 2018, Tom Herman was hired as the new head coach of the Longhorns. Herman is a proven recruiter, and he quickly began to turn things around for Texas. In his first full recruiting cycle, Herman signed a class that was ranked 5th in the nation by 247Sports. The class included several key recruits, such as quarterback Sam Ehlinger and running back Bijan Robinson.

The Longhorns' recruiting success continued in 2019 and 2020. Herman signed two more top-10 classes, and the Longhorns began to show signs of improvement on the field. In 2020, the Longhorns finished the season with a 7-3 record and won the Alamo Bowl.

The Sarkisian Era

In January 2021, Herman was fired as head coach of the Longhorns. Steve Sarkisian was hired as his replacement. Sarkisian is also a proven recruiter, and he has continued to build on the foundation that Herman laid. In his first full recruiting cycle, Sarkisian signed a class that was ranked 9th in the nation by 247Sports. The class included several key recruits, such as quarterback Quinn Ewers and wide receiver Xavier Worthy.

The Longhorns' recruiting success has continued in 2022. Sarkisian has signed a class that is currently ranked 5th in the nation by 247Sports. The class includes several key recruits, such as quarterback Maalik Murphy and running back Jaydon Blue.

The Future

The future of Texas Longhorns football recruiting looks bright. Sarkisian is a proven recruiter, and he has shown that he can build a top-notch program. The Longhorns have a lot of momentum on the recruiting trail, and they are poised to make a big impact in the Big 12 and beyond.

The Texas Longhorns football program has experienced a lot of twists and turns on the recruiting trail in recent years. However, the program is now headed in the right direction under the leadership of Steve Sarkisian. The Longhorns are recruiting at a high level, and they are poised to make a big impact in the Big 12 and beyond.

The Road to Texas: Incredible Twists and Improbable Turns Along the Texas Longhorns Recruiting Trail (The Road Series)

by Christopher Dutton

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	12835 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	160 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Paperback	:	207 pages
Item Weight	:	10.1 ounces
Dimensions	:	6 x 0.47 x 9 inches

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