Death, taxes, and coaching turnover.
For the Texas Longhorns over the last 12 seasons, assistant coaching changes have defined the program — since 2010, the Longhorns have had 10 offensive playcallers and nine defensive playcallers. And those are just the playcallers.
As the early continuity in the Tom Herman era dissolved with seven new assistant coaches last season, some Texas players will be on their third position coach in as many seasons.
So it’s difficult to understate the importance of new Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian getting his initial hires right. In fact, as much as recruiting and development will define his tenure on the Forty Acres, the ability of Sarkisian to get his initial coaching staff right may ultimately determine whether he succeeds or fails as the head coach of the Longhorns.