MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Sam Ehlinger is out for blood, and West Virginia knows he’s talented enough to get it.
“He’s a Heisman Trophy candidate. He’s a tough kid,” said WVU coach Neal Brown. “I think his personality is what that team has really taken. He’s a tough guy who loves everything Texas represents.”
The Texas quarterback circled the Mountaineers as soon as last year’s 42-41 West Virginia win was over, proclaiming “I remember every single team/player that disrespects the rich tradition of the University of Texas by putting the Horns down. Do not think it will be forgotten in the future.