The task for new Texas Longhorns co-offensive coordinator/offensive line coach Herb Hand through the spring? Molding his position group into a coherent, more consistent whole following an injury-plagued season that saw the ‘Horns give up 34 sacks and average only 3.58 yards per carry.
To get the results that he wants, Hand has become one of the most vocal assistants on the practice field.
“You can hear him on the other side of the field,” senior guard Patrick Vahe said on Thursday.
Even during basic drills against air, Hand constantly corrects his players, from their stance to where they have their eyes, to effort level.