Experience, collaborative play-calling approach are launching the Texas offense to the next level

Texas offensive coordinator Tim BeckDuring a preseason press conference a little more than two months ago, Texas Longhorns head coach Tom Herman stood in front of the assembled media and the greater burnt orange nation and delivered an unequivocal message about the offseason’s hottest topic — play calling on offense.

“Fans, the minute this offense gets a hangnail, blame me and the offensive staff,” Herman said.

“We good?”

After taking a large role in calling plays during the Texas Bowl win over Missouri last December, the Texas head coach said he would take responsibility for the successes or failures on offense this season.

“It’s the same that went into the decision last year,” Herman said.…