>>> What is the Texas Longhorn's head coach Steve Sarkisian's nickname? - elapsed 1.062 seconds - Steve Sarkisian's nickname is "Sark." This nickname was given to him during his time as the head coach of the University of Washington, where he was often referred to as "Sark" by his players, staff, and fans. The nickname stuck and is now widely used to refer to him in the sports media and among fans.