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Texas sophomore QB David Ash completed 10-of-21 attempts for 104 yards and two interceptions, while fumbling once, against TCU on Thursday.
Ash also hurt his ribs at some point in the game. This was one of the sophomore's poorest performances, and some could possibly conclude that Ash is regressing to 2011's form rather than building on his early season success. Thu, Nov 22, 2012 10:41:00 PM

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David Ash - QB - Longhorns

Texas announced that sophomore QB David Ash will start Saturday against Texas Tech.

Ash and Case McCoy both saw time in Saturday's in over Kansas, with the former seeing more snaps but the latter displaying more efficiency. Ash started the season very well, but has fizzled in recent weeks, and the reason could be attributed to a left wrist injury he suffered two weeks ago.
Source: Bruce Feldman on Twitter
Mon, Oct 29, 2012 12:16:00 PM
David Ash - QB - Longhorns

Texas starting sophomore QB David Ash "appears to be fine" after leaving Saturday's game against Oklahoma with a left wrist injury.

"He's just got a bruise on his left wrist," according to head coach Mack Brown. Ash has been a revelation this season after struggling in 2011, but the Longhorns are coming off of a crushing loss at the hands of the Sooners, so we will see how the sophomore starter responds.
Source: David Ubben on Twitter
Mon, Oct 15, 2012 03:54:00 PM
David Ash - QB - Longhorns

Texas starting sophomore QB David Ash left Saturday's game against Oklahoma due to a left wrist injury.

Ash apparently went straight to the locker room for X-rays. It was a tough day all around for the Longhorns, but prior to this game Ash had thrown 11 touchdowns and only one interception. If he misses an extended period of time the Texas offense will likely take a major step back.
Source: Geoff Ketchum on Twitter
Sat, Oct 13, 2012 03:35:00 PM
David Ash - QB - Longhorns

Texas sophomore David Ash has a firm grip of the starting QB job despite ending the summer in a close race with junior Case McCoy.

Through two games, Ash has completed 36 of 49 passes, without an interception. Some that follow the team closely worry if the sophomore has the arm strength and accuracy to complete throws downfield, but head coach Mack Brown does not think it is an issue. "I'm really not [concerned], because the short ones are working. Then it doesn't matter. When they take the short ones away, you get more long ones," Brown said.
Source: ESPN
Tue, Sep 11, 2012 10:48:00 AM
David Ash - QB - Longhorns

Texas sophomore David Ash and junior Case McCoy will both take snaps at QB during the school's season opener.

It appears that Ash, who was expected to claim the starting job, failed to separate himself from McCoy, which is not a good thing. "We want both guys to play," offensive coordinator Bryan Harsin said. "There’s strengths and weaknesses with both guys." The Longhorns open with Wyoming, and after an average season in 2011, Texas fans should hope for one signal caller to establish himself as the clear starter.
Source: Houston Chronicle
Tue, Aug 21, 2012 08:33:00 AM
David Ash - QB - Longhorns

Projected Texas starting QB sophomore David Ash sustained a hamstring injury during offseason workouts.

Head coach Mack Brown has put Ash on day-to-day status. Brown had previously said he hopes to declare a starting quarterback in advance of the first game instead of utilizing a committee approach at the position. The odds on favorite appears to be Ash, who completed 57 percent of his passes including four touchdowns and eight interceptions, but the injury could allow the competition with junior Case McCoy to drag on a little longer.
Source: Geoff Ketchum on Twitter
Sat, Jul 28, 2012 02:30:00 PM
David Ash - QB - Longhorns

Texas will likely implement a rotation at QB again this season, splitting time between sophomore David Ash and junior Case McCoy.

Both quarterbacks were underwhelming last year, leaving head coach Mack Brown with no clear answer under center. Ash passed for 1,079 yards with four touchdowns and eight interceptions, while McCoy totaled 1,034 yards with seven scores and four interceptions. Freshman Conner Brewer could also get into the mix, but Brown said he would prefer it if Brewer redshirted. Expect the Longhorns to use a two-quarterback system in 2012.
Source: ESPN
Tue, Jul 24, 2012 10:08:00 AM
David Ash - QB - Longhorns

David Ash feels like the Longhorns’ offense is his to lead.

Ash certainly had a better spring game than Case McCoy, who turned in a mixed bag performance that included a couple of interceptions. While Ash threw only six passes – one per series – he connected on five and did not turn the ball over. It was a good way for the sophomore-to-be to conclude the spring after completing last season by taking every snap in a Holiday Bowl victory over Cal. While coach Mack Brown would not say it, that game appeared to give Ash the edge in being the No. 1 QB heading into 2012. Brown is not saying anything now, either, but Ash’s effort may have spoke volumes about who is No. 1 in Austin.
Source: statesman.com
Mon, Apr 2, 2012 11:02:00 AM
David Ash - QB - Longhorns

David Ash is said to be progressing nicely this spring and appears to be the front-runner at QB.

Coach Mack Brown will say that the battle between Ash and Case McCoy is one that is on-going. Yet, Ash appears to have the upper hand for the starting job as the Longhorns hit the midway point of spring drills.
Source: statesman.com
Fri, Mar 16, 2012 04:28:00 PM
David Ash - QB - Longhorns

Texas coach Mack Brown made it known that the quarterback job is up for grabs this spring.

David Ash started and played the entire Holiday Bowl victory over Cal. That does not mean he is the No. 1 signal caller heading into 2012, at least according to Brown. Ash’s performance in the bowl appeared to give him the edge over Case McCoy.
Source: chron.com
Thu, Mar 1, 2012 12:23:00 PM
David Ash - QB - Longhorns

Texas' David Ash joined the likes of Steve Young and Joey Harrington as quarterbacks that caught a TD pass in the Holiday Bowl. The Longhorns topped Cal, 21-10.

Ash's 4-yard TD reception, which came on a pass thrown by receiver Jaxon Shipley, came in the second quarter and put Texas ahead 7-3. Ash also threw a 47-yard scoring pass to Marquise Goodwin in the third quarter. That gave the 'Horns a 14-10 lead and proved to be the difference in the game. The freshman played the whole game and was 14-of-23 for 142 yards and no interceptions. It was only the second time in eight games Ash had at least 10 attempts without an interception.
Thu, Dec 29, 2011 09:21:00 AM
David Ash - QB - Longhorns

Teammates on both sides of the ball have heaped praise on Longhorns freshman quarterback David Ash.

Texas targeted Ash as one of its prized recruits and the 6-foot-4 freshman has not disappointed in fall drills. Along with incumbent Garrett Gilbert, Ash is part of a four-way derby to lead the Longhorns in the huddle September 4 at Rice.
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Wed, Aug 17, 2011 02:25:00 PM