Michael Taaffe and Steve Sarkisian started their Texas journeys together, and Taaffe recalls the growth in trust for the head coach.
In fact, despite being part of the Westlake High School team that won two state championships and being named the most valuable player of both title games, he joined the program as a preferred walk-on.
Jan 1, 2024; New Orleans, LA, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Bryce Chambers celebrates with defensive back Michael Taaffe after recovering a fumble during the second quarter against the Washington Huskies in the 2024 Sugar Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-USA TODAY Sports / Matthew Hinton-USA TODAY Sports
"As a coach, you gotta earn the team's trust," Taaffe said. "And I think coach Sark did it better than anybody else could have done."joined the team, he had to earn the respect not only of his fellow newcomers, but of the players who had been in the team the last years and adapted to a different style of play.
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