Jaxson Dart’s heir at Ole Miss pushes back on Tua Tagovailoa comparisons
Austin Simmons never asked to be compared to Tua Tagovailoa. But ever since middle school, that's exactly what people have done."Been hearing it forever,"Simmons said with a shrug."It's kinda weird, honestly."Now, with Jaxson Dart headed to the NFL and a real shot at becoming Ole Miss' next starting quarterback, Simmons is stepping out of the shadow-not just of Tua, but of the assumptions people have made about him for years.The comparisons aren't random. Simmons is a lefty with a smooth release, big arm, and the kind of mobility that makes defensive coordinators lose sleep. He grew up in Florida, played baseball at a high level, and carries himself with that same calm-under-pressure energy Tagovailoa is known for.But Simmons isn't interested in reruns. "I've always just done my thing," he said. "I respect Tua, no doubt. But I'm not trying to […]
