Texas HC Steve Sarkisian Makes Disloyal Decision to Let 4 Players Go
Summary
Texas head football coach Steve Sarkisian released four players from the team to create space for new transfer players he believes will improve the team. Sarkisian said these moves were needed to build a stronger roster, especially with star player Arch Manning on the team.Key Facts
- Coach Steve Sarkisian let go of four Texas players: CJ Baxter, Parker Livingstone, DeAndre Moore, and Tre Wisner.
- The players were released due to "cap space" issues, meaning the team needed to manage its roster spots and resources strategically.
- Sarkisian brought in four transfer players: Cam Coleman, Hollywood Smothers, Raleek Brown, and Mike Masunas.
- The four released players had all joined Texas out of high school and had been loyal to the program.
- Sarkisian’s goal is to strengthen Texas’s chances to win the SEC championship and a national championship.
- The transfer portal allows college athletes to move between programs more easily, which is changing how teams build their rosters.
- Sarkisian admitted these were tough decisions but said they were necessary for the team’s success.
- The article notes that players also use the transfer portal to improve their careers or earn higher pay, especially with recent changes allowing college athletes to be paid.
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