Texas quarterback David Ash quitting because of concussions

Texas Longhorns junior quarterback David Ash told coach Charlie Strong on Wednesday that he was quitting the team after sustaining his third concussion in the last two seasons in the Longhorns’ opener against North Texas.

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According to Kirk Bohls of the Austin American-Statesman, Strong said Ash approached the Longhorns coach about the decision.

“We kind of saw this (outcome),” Strong said. “We kind of saw this (outcome).”

Strong then added that Ash “has been a major part of this university,” and “he’ll continue to be a part of this team.”

Ash may still be able to travel with the team.

Ash missed all but three games last season after being concussed twice and he was hurt again on Aug. 30 when he picked up a fumbled snap and was hit in the crown of the helmet by North Texas defensive end Jarrian Roberts.

He finished the game, going 19-for-34 for 190 yards and a touchdown in Texas’ 38-7 win, but a few hours after the game, Ash contacted Texas’ trainers complaining of dizziness and a headache.

He was held out of Texas’ game against BYU on Sept. 6 and did not play against UCLA last Saturday.

Ash was cleared over the summer to return after playing in just three games last season and being granted a medical redshirt.

He finishes his career at Texas with a 62.9 completion percentage and 4,728 passing yards with 31 touchdowns and 18 interceptions. He also ran for 379 yards and five scores.

He appeared in all 13 games for Texas as a true freshman, splitting time with sophomore Case McCoy.

Ash then beat out McCoy for the starting job in 2012 and threw for 2,699 yards and 19 touchdowns as the Longhorns were 9-4 and beat Oregon State in the Alamo Bowl.

Last season, he was 53-for-87 (60.9 percent) for 760 yards and seven touchdown with two picks before he was shut down.

Tyrone Swoopes, sophomore, has started the last two games for Texas, going 44-for-65 (67.7 percent) for 372 yards and three touchdowns with one interception. Redshirt freshman Jerrod Heard is the backup.

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