Sarkisian said that Edith Royal welcomed him to Austin when he was first hired at the university and will be honored across campus.
Edith Royal, wife of former Texas football coach and Longhorn legend Darrell K. Royal, passed away on Monday at the age of 98.shared his thoughts on the tragedy, having never met Darrell due to his passing back in 2012, Sarkisian shared how Edith connected with him when he was hired at the university.
Jul 17, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian speaking at Omni Dallas Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Brett Patzke-USA TODAY Sports / Brett Patzke-USA TODAY Sports Darrell was hired by Texas as the program's head coach in 1957, and would go on to become one of the most well-known and successful coaches in the history of college football. During the 20 years he spent with the Longhorns, he had an overall record of 167-45-5 and won three national championships. He also served as the university's athletic director, oversaw the integration of the athletics programs, and now has the football stadium in his name.
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