Steve Sarkisian on Texas’ recruiting motto: ‘We never sacrifice character for talent’

The results speaks for themselves

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian recently sat down for an interview with the Lawyers and Longhorns podcast. At one point, Sarkisian elaborated on how recruiting motto, as well as what qualities he looks for in players he and others recruit to the program.

“Naturally, we’re trying to build the most talented roster that we can build, that’s my responsibility at the University of Texas,” Sarkisian said, according to Sports Illustrated. “There’s a caveat to that: we never sacrifice character for talent.”

“You could have the most talented roster in the world, but if they played as individuals, teams with culture will beat them,” Sarkisian added. “Our goal is to combine talented, high-character people to make up our culture. That’s when we’re really dangerous. That’s when we can win those games that we’re supposed to win, but also win those tough games and tough moments when maybe you’re not at your best.”