This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/texas as Steve Sarkisian Has Viral Description for Texas Longhorns Practice Efforts. With just over two weeks to go until their highly anticipated season opener, the Texas Longhorns have officially put the pedal to the metal.

It's not that he doesn't see the value in the coaches poll, and for that matter, the Associated Press Top 25, but since neither are used to help determine the national champion anymore, they've lost their luster in his eyes.

Steve Sarkisian worked under Pete Carroll and Nick Saban before becoming the head coach of the Texas football team.