Michael Kern was active for games against Georgia and Oklahoma but did not punt, with Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian and special teams coordinator Jeff Banks leaving those responsibilities to Ian Ratliff. [Join Inside Texas TODAY with code HOOKEM and get 50% off annual memberships!] Ratliff performed admirably against Oklahoma, with three punts averaging 44.3 yards in the first live action of his career. He had a long of 50 yards in that game and the Sooners only notched 19 yards on two returns. For stepping in for Kern, Ratliff did exactly what was needed on the way to a blowout win for the…