Former Texas Longhorn quarterback David Ash joins 3rd & Longhorn for a raw, hilarious, and powerful interview. From his small-town football beginnings to being thrust into the spotlight at Texas, Ash opens up about the highs and lows of his college career.
UPDATE:
David Ash now works at Prophetic: https://www.propheticsoftware.ai/
Connect with David here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/utdavidash
Meet Our Team:
Derrick Johnson: NFL All-Pro and Texas Longhorn legend, providing unparalleled defensive insights.
Alex Okafor: Former NFL defensive end, breaking down the line of scrimmage battles.
Jeremy Hills: Renowned trainer and former Longhorn running back, discussing player development.
Fozzy Whittaker: NFL veteran and special teams ace, offering game day analysis.
Rod Babers: Longhorn cornerback great and media personality, sharing insider knowledge.
Nick Shuley: Co-founder of Clark Field Collective/Texas One Fund, discussing the business side of college sports.
CHAPTERS
0:00 – Show Open: Welcoming David Ash
0:22 – Clapping for Yourself & Starting the Story
0:40 – How David Ash Got to Texas
1:01 – Small-Town Roots and 8th Grade Football Coach
1:54 – Inspired by Colt McCoy & Watching Fuzzy TV
2:06 – Transferring Schools and Climbing the Depth Chart
2:59 – Thrown Into Varsity Game as a Sophomore
3:51 – Playing Without Knowing Football Yet
4:20 – “Coach, What’s Cover 2?”
4:28 – Texas Mini Camp & Ripping Frozen Ropes
5:46 – Impressing Greg Davis with Big-Time Throws
7:10 – Junior & Senior Year Development
8:27 – All-State Punter?!
9:46 – The Missed Opportunity of Not Punting in College
10:44 – Could Still Punt 80 Yards?
11:46 – “Punting for the Colts in Another Universe”
12:10 – The Beyoncé Jersey Story
13:05 – The Pressure of the Texas QB Room
13:54 – “My Armpits Didn’t Stop Sweating for 6 Months”
15:02 – Staying Grounded Through Faith, Football & Family
16:39 – Spring Break = Back to the Fieldhouse
17:07 – On a Tear Before Injury
17:44 – “Straight Ash, Homie” – Finding His Leadership Voice
18:13 – From Confusion to Commanding the Offense
18:44 – Enduring the Toughness of Coaching
19:34 – Coaches Testing Mental Toughness
19:53 – NIL vs. The “Take Your Lumps” Era
20:04 - Mental Reps and Pre-Game Preparation
20:41 - Creating Decision Trees as a Quarterback
21:14 - Handling Blitzes and Mental Pressure
22:08 - Training Yourself to Stay Calm Under Fire
22:38 - Teammates Discovering David's Football IQ
23:02 - The Mental Leap in David's Third Year
23:36 - Playing at an Elite Level Before the Injury
23:43 - Adjusting to Coaching Changes at Texas
24:17 - The Advantage and Disadvantage of Staff Turnover
24:52 - Contrasting Coaching Styles: Harson vs. Applewhite
25:40 - Applewhite’s Player-First Approach
26:18 - Confidence, Compliments, and Responsibility
27:13 - Comparing David Ash’s Growth to Quinn Ewers
27:51 - Major Applewhite as a Teammate
28:08 - Who Took David Under Their Wing?
28:34 - The Infamous Talent Show Story
29:53 - Fozzy's Role in the Most Embarrassing Moment
30:59 - Freshman Year Depth Chart Rollercoaster
32:22 - Why College Football is Mentally Draining
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Jeremy Hills: https://www.instagram.com/jhills5
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Rod Babers: https://www.instagram.com/rodbabers
Nick Shuley: https://www.instagram.com/nickshuley