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Brash and unapologetic, Sam Ehlinger is poised to lead Texas back to top of college football

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AUSTIN, Texas – He is not apologetic. Not in any way, shape or form.

When Sam Ehlinger, on the podium after Texas’ win over Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, leaned into the mic and yelled – “Longhorn nation, we’re ba-a-a-a-a-ack!” – he was only releasing long pent-up emotion. But in the moment, at least, he might have been correct.

Whether Texas was or is back, of course, is a matter for debate.