After it was announced that Tyrone Swoopes would be the starting quarterback under center for Texas, it seemed like only a matter of time before David Ash would make the announcement to leave football for good. Ash’s impending retirement finally culminated on Sept. 17, when Charlie Strong announced that the quarterback from Belton, Texas was retiring. During a press conference, Ash explained his decision. However, it was not a melancholy affair, nor should it have been.