AUSTIN — Jerrod Heard had committed to Texas but wasn’t signed yet in late 2013 when Mack Brown was fired as the Longhorns head coach.
So Heard cast his name about, taking a look at other Big 12 schools who might want a two-time state-championship winning quarterback with fast feet and a good arm. Plenty did.
Then the phone rang. The call was for Heard’s mother. On the line was new Texas coach Charlie Strong, who was on his first full day on the job and wanted to make sure Heard’s family knew the Longhorns still wanted and needed him.
