Sam Ehlinger update

[primal defense]

I don't think there was much of anything to begin with. Kid was disappointed he didn't get an offer, that's probably the extent of the entire story. Your initial quote told me all I needed to know, "didn't get what I want but I still have time". If he was really pissed he wouldn't care about getting a Texas offer in the future. 

This is why I wish there was a rule that colleges couldn't offer to a 2017 recruit until the day after the 2016 NSD.

 

[North Texas Golfer]

This is why I wish there was a rule that colleges couldn't offer to a 2017 recruit until the day after the 2016 NSD.

Makes way too much sense and that's why we will never see the NCAA do it. 

 

[Mike Roach]

Connected with Sam tonight, sounds like everything is good. He said he is on the same page with the coaching staff and the timeline he was given for an offer is sometime around late July after the Under The Lights camp which he will be attending. Bottom line, everything has been worked out and Sam and his family are comfortable with it.

 

[echeese]

There's a lot going around about Robinson and it's not all true.  I know Robinson has said he wants to play in an offense that readies him for the NFL, but he's also favoring TCU and Baylor as in state options at this point.  I think he likes Texas, I know his dad likes Charlie, and Robinson is a big fan of Watson.  I also think they could sell Robinson on the Teddy Bridgewater plan, but he wants to see what they are all about on the field.  He's close with Heard so that development will probably make a big impact on Robinson.  We are still 1.5 years out from signing day for these guys so at this point I don't think it's a bad idea to shoot for your number 1.  Ehlinger said to get back to him in a day or two and maybe we can connect more dots then.

You have to stop and wonder sometimes what players (ie: those with the most invested) see that our dipshit fans don't?

Also,

Above you said we have 3 QBs in the last class, did you mean Kai, Merrick and Buechele?   Just clarifying.

 

[streettopeschel]

I think it's pretty clear that every fan is smarter than every OC.

 

[North Texas Golfer]

I think it's pretty clear that every fan is smarter than every OC.

But how many fans are smarter than the head coach 

 

[Mike Roach]

You have to stop and wonder sometimes what players (ie: those with the most invested) see that our dipshit fans don't?

Also,

Above you said we have 3 QBs in the last class, did you mean Kai, Merrick and Buechele? Just clarifying.

Not in the class but what I mean is Texas has 3 QB's between 15-16 classes coming in and are likely to get a kid from 17 soon. Numbers are starting to stack up to the point where I don't know how much sense it makes to take 2 per year. Unless one is an athlete type who is willing to move if QB doesn't work

 

[North Texas Golfer]

Not in the class but what I mean is Texas has 3 QB's between 15-16 classes coming in and are likely to get a kid from 17 soon. Numbers are starting to stack up to the point where I don't know how much sense it makes to take 2 per year. Unless one is an athlete type who is willing to move if QB doesn't work

Do you think Locksley falls into this category? I think that determines how many you take in the next couple of years.

Regarding how many QB's to take, here's my thoughts on that. Talking about scholarship only, I think ideally you would have 4 non-true freshman QB's and 3 at an absolute minimum. Counting Merrick as a true freshman in 2016, we have 3 QB's in 2016 and finally hit 4 in 2017. And that's assuming that Locksley stays at QB. If Locksley develops as a QB, then you only need to take one in 2017. But if he's iffy, then you take two. 

2014 - One (Swoopes)

2015 - Two (Swoopes, Heard)

2016 - Three (Swoopes, Heard, Locksley)

2017 - Four (Heard, Locksley, Merrick, Buechele) 

 

[echeese]

Do you think Locksley falls into this category? I think that determines how many you take in the next couple of years.

Regarding how many QB's to take, here's my thoughts on that. Talking about scholarship only, I think ideally you would have 4 non-true freshman QB's and 3 at an absolute minimum. Counting Merrick as a true freshman in 2016, we have 3 QB's in 2016 and finally hit 4 in 2017. And that's assuming that Locksley stays at QB. If Locksley develops as a QB, then you only need to take one in 2017. But if he's iffy, then you take two. 

2014 - One (Swoopes)

2015 - Two (Swoopes, Heard)

2016 - Three (Swoopes, Heard, Locksley)

2017 - Four (Heard, Locksley, Merrick, Buechele) 

Good visual

 

[bcherry168]

Do you think Locksley falls into this category? I think that determines how many you take in the next couple of years.

Regarding how many QB's to take, here's my thoughts on that. Talking about scholarship only, I think ideally you would have 4 non-true freshman QB's and 3 at an absolute minimum. Counting Merrick as a true freshman in 2016, we have 3 QB's in 2016 and finally hit 4 in 2017. And that's assuming that Locksley stays at QB. If Locksley develops as a QB, then you only need to take one in 2017. But if he's iffy, then you take two. 

2014 - One (Swoopes)

2015 - Two (Swoopes, Heard)

2016 - Three (Swoopes, Heard, Locksley)

2017 - Four (Heard, Locksley, Merrick, Buechele) 

This, of course, assumes no transfers. Don't know who, but I will bet at least one of them will be gone after 2016. But maybe not. Merrick has a long row to hoe.

 

[Mike Roach]

Do you think Locksley falls into this category? I think that determines how many you take in the next couple of years.

Regarding how many QB's to take, here's my thoughts on that. Talking about scholarship only, I think ideally you would have 4 non-true freshman QB's and 3 at an absolute minimum. Counting Merrick as a true freshman in 2016, we have 3 QB's in 2016 and finally hit 4 in 2017. And that's assuming that Locksley stays at QB. If Locksley develops as a QB, then you only need to take one in 2017. But if he's iffy, then you take two.

2014 - One (Swoopes)

2015 - Two (Swoopes, Heard)

2016 - Three (Swoopes, Heard, Locksley)

2017 - Four (Heard, Locksley, Merrick, Buechele)

I think they will roll with Locksley at QB as long as possible. If your scenario holds true there's only need to take one per year going forward from 17. Of course it never goes like it looks on paper.

 

[North Texas Golfer]

I think they will roll with Locksley at QB as long as possible. If your scenario holds true there's only need to take one per year going forward from 17. Of course it never goes like it looks on paper.

A lot depends on how both Locksley and Merrick develop. I think both a "best case" and "worst case" are in play when it comes to these two and the QB position. 

 

[primal defense]

I found this on an Auburn board and he's super pumped.

Hey guys I'm new to the forum so I just wanna say I'm super pumped to be here! I actually got an account to talk to you guys about 2017 QB Sam Ehlinger from Quarterback Factory Westlake High School (Austin, TX).

Ehlinger is a 6'2 205lb dual-threat QB who actually camped at Auburn over the summer and apparently impressed Malzahn and Lashlee so much that he got a private workout. He benches 325 and squats over 500 (last I heard it was up to 540). The kid is a physical beast and Texas HS Football coaching legend Todd Dodge took the job at Westlake for two reasons. The first one is this has been his dream job since he was at Southlake Carroll coaching up the likes of Chase Daniel and the second reason is because of this kid. Dodge has only started 2 Sophomores in his entire coaching career with Ehlinger being the second.

In just his second Varsity game going up against Rivals 100 QB (and Baylor commit) Chad President he outplayed President on his was to scoring 6 TD's (4 passing, 2 rushing) with over 350 total yards. He also camped at Baylor this past summer where he was clocked at 4.58 on the forty and impressed Briles to the point where he wanted to offer on the spot but needs to see Varsity film before he extends the official offer. Through 3 Varsity games Ehlinger has almost 1000 total yards and 11 TD's.

People are saying he's quite possibly the best QB Westlake has ever had (that includes NFL Pro Bowlers Drew Brees and Nick Foles) because he's so physically mature and athletic. The kid's talent is obvious, but the thing that I love most about him is that he possesses a mental acuity well beyond his years. He has the pocket awareness to stand in and deliver a ball when he knows he's about to get drilled. Not only that, but for kids this young with this kind of talent, their first instinct might be to run, but he has the maturity as a QB to make all of his reads before he decides to tuck it and run.

In addition to being an absolutely jaw-dropping player (really has blown my mind) he's also such an incredible kid who's overcome so much tragedy to get where he is today. His father died in a triathlon accident in San Fran about 18 months ago and Sam said he uses that to motivate him each and every day. He's truly the emotional leader on this stout Westlake team because of what he's been through. Long story short, Auburn should stay on this kid as he will probably end up being a top 100 kid when it's all said and done. Whoever ends up getting this kid is getting an instant stud.

http://www.aufamily.com/forums/topic/140822-2017-qb-sam-ehlinger/

 

[Sirhornsalot]

Wow, thats quite a testimony on Ehlingers behalf. 

 

[GBT]

Temple's defense was poor. If you check their stats, nearly anyone with a pulse was able to pile on numbers. Their offense was bad-ass, but their defense was not very good. Ehlinger may be a very good QB, but don't take stock in his stats against Temple.