The five worst coaches in Texas Longhorns football history are highlighted.
Every team has had its ups and downs, with certain coaches bringing their programs down. The Texas Longhorns are no exception. Since Mack Brown’s departure, the Longhorns faced tough times until head coach Steve Sarkisian brought them back to national prominence last season.
Before Sarkisian and Brown, the Longhorns had their share of poor coaches. Here are the worst Texas Longhorn football coaches of all time:
5. Edward Stewart (1923-1926)
Stewart coached the Longhorns for four seasons, starting with an 8-0 record in 1923 but declining to 5-4 by 1926. He also coached the basketball team, leading them to a perfect 23-0 season in 1923, but his teams’ performance declined in subsequent seasons. Many attribute the decline in both sports to Stewart’s non-athletic interests.
4. Edwin Price (1951-1956)
Price had a 33-27 record over six seasons. His first three seasons were successful with a 23-8 record, but the team dropped to 10-19 in his final three seasons, culminating in a 1-9 record in 1956, leading to his resignation.
3. David McWilliams (1987-1991)
McWilliams had a 10-win season in 1990, but his record for the other four years was 21-24. He ended his tenure with a 5-6 season in 1991, which was not up to the Longhorns’ standards.
2. Charlie Strong (2014-2016)
Strong never achieved a .500 winning percentage in his three years, except for a 7-6 season in 2016. He followed Mack Brown, who had not had a 10-win season since 2009, but Strong failed to improve the program and was fired in 2016.
1. Jack Chevigny (1934-1936)
Chevigny had a 13-14 record over three seasons, with his best being a 7-2 season in 1934. The team’s performance declined to 6-12 over the next two seasons, leading to his resignation in 1937. He later became Deputy Attorney General of Texas.