Texas played a big part in this year’s Ceddy Awards for college football’s best

As we mourn the end of the 2023 college football season, let’s take one last glance at the year that was. Enjoy this latest batch of Ceddys: the best (and worst) of the college football season.

Best post: Steve Sarkisian. Longhorn Nation spent Thursday and Friday biting their collective nails as reports circulated about Alabama’s possible interest in him to replace the retiring Nick Saban, but a late Thursday night post on X may have calmed their fears.

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“It’s a great day to be a Longhorn,” Sarkisian posted.

He’s staying, having signed a four-year extension, the University announced Saturday.

Biggest surge: Texas under Steve Sarkisian. Two seasons after a dreadful 5-7 debut, Sarkisian led the Longhorns to a 12-2 campaign and their first berth in the College Football Playoff.  He has installed a strong locker room culture and will be one of the coaches to watch in next season’s debut in the SEC. 

Worst title winner: I just can’t get down with Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh. Congrats on the natty, but you cheated, bro. Ace of Base should remake its biggest hit and rename it “I Stole the Signs” in your honor.

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Best part-time job: Head coach at Michigan. Harbaugh pocketed more than $7 million this season and only had to coach six games. Suspensions never felt so good.

Most disappointing tenure: Jimbo Fisher at Texas A&M. He came in with a national championship and a Heisman Trophy winner on his Florida State résumé but never won consistently in College Station. An ill-fated contract extension preceded a 5-7 disaster in 2022 and his eventual ouster 10 games into the 2023 season. Up next, Mike Elko.

Most shocking exit: Nick Saban…

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Author : Austin American-Statesman

Publish date : 2024-01-13 21:09:36

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