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Texas coach Steve Sarkisian defends decision to stick with former QB Quinn Ewers

Quinn Ewers gets a lot of flack. Media and fans have second guessed his every move since his high school days at Southlake Carroll. There are even suggestions that Texas coach Steve Sarkisian hampered the development of Arch Manning, and UT's chances at a national title, by sticking with Ewers as the Longhorns starting quarterback.

But Sark says things aren't that simple. He sat down with Josh Pate for a wide-ranging interview, where he made sure to defend his former QB from naysayers.

"First of all, Quinn Ewers decided to come to the University of Texas when we were a 5-11 football team.