Sam Ehlinger

[okiehorn]

Being from out of state I don't have the privilege to watch some of the recruits from Texas, that being said. If Shane continues to have success as a freshman as he has shown this far does anyone believe that will change Sam Ehlinger's outlook on playing for UT? Seeing as most likely redshirt then sit behind Shane for couple years? Obviously I'm all about the old ways of not running from competition and going to whatever school you please and beat out the starter QB but kids these days aren't thinking that way so I am curious.

 

[RunRickyRun]

No way he doesn't come to Texas.

 

[okiehorn]

I have heard this, from the grapevine was told he has been die hard Texas since he was small kid. Good to hear because watching YouTube on him and he seems like a hell of a player as well.

 

[Huskie1]

Wluld be nice to be able to redshirt a quarterback and start developing quality depth again.

 

[java]

I don't see Sam as a 'depth' qb.  I do, however, think having a qb in a strength and training program for a year before he sees playing time is to his and the team's advantage, then letting them play back up for a year is the best way to go.  Vince had a redshirt year, and he is revered.  By the team they see the field for significant minutes, hopefully, they are fully, or almost fully matured, and have 3 years of eligibility remaining.

Did Colt have a redshirt year?  He still got stung bad once, early on.  It didn't happen as a junior.  Unfortunately, it happened in the National Championship Game, but muscle helps.

LHN is on right now, talking about the stormtrooper uni's, the players from a few years ago didn't know what stormtrooper was from.  

I love the whites.  It's my favorite uniform in college football.  Make that all of college football.  The players certainly know what #icy means.  They be #icy

 

[okiehorn]

Wluld be nice to be able to redshirt a quarterback and start developing quality depth again.

I couldn't agree more. I don't remember the last time we had 2 quality QB's. All that's coming to mind is Chris simms and Major applewhite but I'm sure there's been some since then.

 

[longhorn_mig]

Did Colt have a redshirt year?

Yes.

 

[Huskie1]

Java, by "depth" I meant being able to redshirt Sam and let him develope physically and mentally for a year before throwing him in the game. Shane would have greatly benefited from a year in the weight room but we don't have that luxury right now. I think Sam will be very good. But a year training and learning would do wonders for him. Especially with his knee issues now.

 

[okiehorn]

This is true, and how it should be.

 

[java]

Java, by "depth" I meant being able to redshirt Sam and let him develope physically and mentally for a year before throwing him in the game. Shane would have greatly benefited from a year in the weight room but we don't have that luxury right now. I think Sam will be very good. But a year training and learning would do wonders for him. Especially with his knee issues now.

I was certain that's how you meant it, but wanted to make myself clear for any of our learning challenged little cousins to the east, if you get my drift. (Wink wink)

Your stuff if always good.

Onward and upward!