Texas QB David Ash ends career after too many concussions

The quarterbacking career of David Ash is over.

Texas coach Charlie Strong announced Wednesday that Ash, who has suffered at least three documented concussions during his time with the Longhorns, came to him this week and told him he couldn’t play football anymore.

Ash, who missed almost all of last season while recovering from a concussion, was the Longhorns’ starter at the beginning of the season. However, he took a hit in the season opener against North Texas and said he felt the effects later on in the evening.

Ash will stay around the program and help out the other quarterbacks.

Sophomore Tyrone Swoopes has started in Ash’s place and is 0-2 with losses to BYU and UCLA.

During Ash’s four seasons with Texas, he completed 385 of 613 pass attempts for 4,728 yards with 31 touchdowns and 18 interceptions.

Following Strong’s announcement, former Texas basketball player Kevin Durant, the NBA’s reigning MVP, sent Ash the following tweet:

Thank you David Ash, you gave your all to the University of Texas. I respect your decision and good luck in the future my brother

— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) September 17, 2014

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