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 33:29 Derrick Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/superdj56 Alex Okafor: https://www.instagram.com/alexokafor Jeremy Hills: https://www.instagram.com/jhills5 Fozzy Whittaker: https://www.instagram.com/fozzywhitt Rod Babers: https://www.instagram.com/rodbabers Nick Shuley: https://www.instagram.com/nickshuley
