One word permeates above all others with Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger: Leadership.
To understand why that is, you need to know a little about the Westlake native’s backstory — the loss of Texas Ex Ross Ehlinger — and how it shaped the person and player he has become.
The below eight-minute clip in The Player’s Tribune highlights exactly why Ehlinger is the way he is — and why there is nobody more suited to play quarterback at Texas.
Even through the tough times, The University of Texas has always been a source of happiness for my family & I.