On Tuesday, Texas Quarterback Sam Ehlinger argued that there had been a “misunderstanding” about himself for the game “Eyes of Texas. “
After a 53-45 loss to Oklahoma in Dallas on October 10, Ehlinger was one of the few Longhorns players left to play after the game “The Eyes of Texas”. This song was the subject of a thorough review this year for its problematic links to meestrel systems and a saying through Robert E. Lee, and there’s been a debate about whether athletes at the University of Texas practice it. But the vision of the only Ehlinger who saw the song at the Cotton Bowl created a furore among Texas fans.
In an assembly with the media for the first time since Saturday, Ehlinger called the episode “misunderstanding. “Ehlinger said he stayed at the Cotton Bowl to communicate with coaches and players as the Sooners celebrated their victory. time the song began to play.
Ehlinger downplayed the concept that he blocked his teammates and added that senior defensive lineman Ta’Quon Graham was waiting for him when he went to the locker room.
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As for why Ehlinger identified the song, the senior captain and the two-year-old explained that it had more to do with his family. Ehlinger grew up as a Texas fan and attended school. He said he explained his emotions to his teammates. and who had been sympathetic.
“This attitude is that I grew up in Longhorn. I grew up doing a song ‘The Eyes of Texas’ winning, wasting or drawing. I shared this joy with my family. I shared this joy with my father (deceased), and I’ve never sung once. This song has not gone through my mind anything negative, ” said Ehlinger. “It’s about paying homage to the university and the incredible culture of the University of Texas.
“I also feel a connection to my circle of family members and my father making a song this song because I grew up doing this. That’s why it is vital to me. All my boys and teammates perceive that and know my point of view. “
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