When it comes to rivalries in the world of college athletics there are some instances where you push those to the side. This is one of those instances. The Texas Longhorns and the family of Jake Ehlinger received somber news on Thursday. Brian Davis of the Austin American-Statesman reported that Ehlinger was found dead away from campus.
Our colleagues at Longhorns Wire wrote about the terrible news that rocked Austin, Texas, on Thursday.
The report stated that a 911 call was placed in the middle of the day at 12:18 p.m. CDT, where police arrived at the corner of the 1200 block of West 22nd Street. No cause of death has yet been disclosed, and his death has not been considered suspicious.
Jake has been part of the program with Sam the last two seasons where they were often seen standing together on the Texas sidelines during games. A strong, brotherly bond that fed off one another during their time together.
Baker Mayfield has been vocal about his feelings about the University but he was all class with his tweet to Jake’s brother Sam, who was just drafted by the Indianapolis Colts.
Prayers up for you and your family man, @sehlinger3. Extremely sorry for your loss. City of Austin is here for y’all.
— Baker Mayfield (@bakermayfield) May 6, 2021
The official Twitter account for the Oklahoma Sooners also offered their condolences to their Red River rivals.
Our hearts go out to the entire Texas family. https://t.co/wQL9fSaGlr
— Oklahoma Sooners (@OU_Athletics) May 7, 2021
We want to offer the Ehlinger family and the Texas Longhorns fanbase our prayers and condolences during this horrific time.