'He's been raised on watching tape,' Sark explains Week 1 game planning for Arch Manning
Sark talked about the challenges on Fox Sports' the Herd with Colin Cowherd Thursday. The biggest challenge might be figuring out what new defensive coordinator Matt Patricia might do. The longtime DC during the New England Patriots dynasty and former Detroit Lions head coach will bring a new scheme to Columbus.
"We're going against a really good defensive coordinator in Matt Patricia, which I don't think people are talking a whole lot about." - Texas coach Steve Sarkisian with Colin Cowherd
"Putting a plan together that we feel good about also gives Arch a little bit of freedom to get us in and out of some things that as looks present themselves in the game, because there's so many unknowns, I think is going to be critical. And he's more than capable of doing that. You know, the guy's been raised watching tape of Eli, Peyton, his dad and his grandpa. We're going to feel good about that. And he's got great composure and he's been in some fires with us already. So we'll feel good about it." "We're going against a really good defensive coordinator in Matt Patricia, which I don't think people are talking a whole lot about." - Texas coach Steve Sarkisian with Colin Cowherd
Sark says they won't over-complicate the offense for Manning. The environment and assignment will be tough enough. But they also want Manning to get a taste of checking out of a look at big moments.
"Do we want to major in him having to audible on the road? That's a dangerous thing to do on the road. But we're going to give him the opportunity to do those things, especially in some critical moments." - Texas coach Steve Sarkisian with Colin Cowherd
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