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It feels like only yesterday that Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger had a bold message for Texas fans after a 28-21 win over Georgia in the 2019 Sugar Bowl, declaring the Longhorns were “back.”
Ehlinger’s comment after that win was a far cry from what he had to say after a 49-24 win over Texas Tech to get Texas on 7-5 on the season.
“Rome wasn’t built in a day. If you had told Texas fans three years ago that we would have seven wins and headed to a bowl game and had a chance to win eight, I think people would be pretty happy.
“Overall, we did a great job.”
In a season that had high expectations, those comments seem to be falling on deaf ears among fans and critics. Some of the early responses have not been favorable to the junior quarterback.
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⚪️ is back
⚪️ isn’t back
🔘 wasn’t built in a day https://t.co/SQjYcYq4R2— Cam Callaway (@ccall54) November 29, 2019
does Sam Ehlinger know he plays for Texas? https://t.co/ZnKcNcncfR
— Connor (@ConnorMcCarty23) November 29, 2019
Ehlinger in January: “We’re baaaaaaaaccccck.”
Ehlinger in November: https://t.co/5v31tf7jU9
— Jordan Ray (@JordanLRay) November 29, 2019
Sam Ehlinger’s not always the best to put season into perspective. Asked about 7-5, he said, “If you had told Texas fans three years ago that we would have 7 wins and headed to a bowl game and had a chance to win 8, I think people would be pretty happy.” Uh, no. Not so much.
— Kirk Bohls (@kbohls) November 29, 2019
Is this the same Sam Ehlinger that said Texas was “back” before this season started? https://t.co/3goH9O5KSS
— Jared (@jaredmay567) November 29, 2019
Texas will head to an uninspiring bowl game, and if they win, it will be interesting to see if Ehlinger has the same message claiming Texas is “back”.
A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Lucas is a digital reporter for 104.5 The Zone in Nashville, and a high school play-by-play broadcaster. Lucas has been covering SEC football for Saturday Down South since 2018.
